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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
| Record: | 6-2-0 |
| Summary: | Elbows |
Fighter Info
| From: | Brasilia Brazil |
| Fights Out Of: | Boca Raton, Florida USA |
| Age: | 22 |
| Height: | 6' 0" ( 182 cm ) |
| Weight: | 170 lb ( 77 kg ) |
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May 18, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
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112
Types of Successful Strikes
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48
Striking Defense
44
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
6
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Loss
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Nah-Shon Burrell |
Feb 23, 2013
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121 | 0 | 1 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
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| Yuri Villefort | 48 | 3 | 1 | 5 | ||||
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Loss
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Quinn Mulhern |
May 19, 2012
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24 | 3 | 0 | 9 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
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| Yuri Villefort | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: A lot of hard work and dedication. This is my life and I train hard every day to come and just have fun in the cage.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with judo for self control and discipline. I believe it’s the best sport for the kids.
What ranks and titles have you held? People said that I was the number one prospect in 2011 – let’s see!!
Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, Big Nog
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that my career is moving one step forward and that I will get closer and closer to reaching my long-term goal.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None
What was your job before you started fighting? None
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? World jiu-jitsu champion in the blue belt division
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Kicks
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with judo for self control and discipline. I believe it’s the best sport for the kids.
What ranks and titles have you held? People said that I was the number one prospect in 2011 – let’s see!!
Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, Big Nog
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that my career is moving one step forward and that I will get closer and closer to reaching my long-term goal.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None
What was your job before you started fighting? None
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? World jiu-jitsu champion in the blue belt division
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Kicks
• Pro since 2009
• Three wins by submission, two by knockout
• Three first round finishes
• Brother of UFC vet Danillo Villefort
• Second youngest fighter currently on the UFC roster
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