Danillo Villefort

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Danillo Villefort
BornDanillo Villefort
(1983-08-05) August 5, 1983 (age 41)
Brasilia, Brazil
Other namesÍndio
Residence Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach77.5 in (197 cm)
Fighting out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Team Blackzilians
RankBlack belt in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2005-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins14
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout4
By decision2
Notable relatives Yuri Villefort, brother
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Danillo Villefort (born August 5, 1983) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Villefort has fought for the UFC, WEC, IFL, World Series of Fighting, and Professional Fighters League fighting in their Middleweight division.

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Biography

Villefort was born in Brazil, he was raised in competition, being the son of Vale Tudo legend Francisco "Master Indio" Silva. [1] He was also the god-son of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. [2] Villefort is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and has been doing Judo for over 30 years. Villefort is a founder and was a Judo MMA with the Blackzilians for over 6 years. In 2016 Villefort got bronze medal at the Judo Veterans World Championships in Fort Lauderdale. In 2017 Villefort became Champion at Judo US open at the light heavy weight division.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Villefort was set to face Jake Rosholt but Rosholt came down with an injury, the fight would have to be postponed. [3] The WEC then disbanded their middleweight division. Villefort dropped down to 170 and took a fight at WEC 38. He defeated Mike Campbell by TKO in the first round. [4] After the win, the WEC disbanded the welterweight division, Villefort's contract was picked up by the UFC.

In an interview conducted with FightLockdown prior to his UFC debut, Villefort stated, “The greatest moment [of my career] would have to be when I was in the IFL, when I fought Mike Massenzio. At the time I had only recently opened up my first gym and wasn't training enough for that fight. Everyone was saying Massenzio was “gonna kill me”, but I believed in God, in my Judo, and in my Jiu-Jitsu skills, accepted the fight and I did what I did. Massenzio is very strong guy!” [1]

When asked about his post-fight celebration which entails firing an invisible arrow at his opponents, Villefort stated that "it is just a way to do tribute for my Dad, he deserves more than that, but when I shoot the arrow I make him happy!” [1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Villefort made his debut for the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 101 against Jesse Lennox. He lost by TKO from a cut, controversial as it was from an accidental headbutt. After the loss, he was released by the UFC. [5]

Post-Zuffa

After being released by the UFC, Villefort signed with upstart promotion, Shine Fights. He was rumored to be fighting Nick Thompson at Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide, however, the fight never materialized and the event was canceled.

When Drew McFedries was forced to pull out of his bout with Joey Villaseñor at Shark Fights 13, Villefort stepped in for McFedries on short notice. The bout was contested in the middleweight division, a weight class higher than Villefort's normal weight class. He won via unanimous decision.

Villefort next fought Matt Horwich at Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort on March 11 and won the fight by unanimous decision 30-27 on all three of the judges scorecards. In the first round he landed three takedowns and good leg kicks. In the second round, Villefort landed a back elbow which opened a gash under the eye of Horwich and the third round was a similar affair to the first two.

Strikeforce

Villefort was slated to fight Antwain Britt at Strikeforce Challengers 16 in June 2011, but both fighters had to drop out due to injury. He instead fought Nate James at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte on August 12, 2011, in Las Vegas. [6] He lost the other controversial fight via unanimous decision.

World Series of Fighting

Villefort made his WSOF debut at World Series of Fighting 2 against UFC vet Kris McCray. He won by split decision.

On May 16, 2013, WSOF announced a 4-man tournament to crown an Inaugural Middleweight Champion. Villefort along with former UFC vets Jesse Taylor, David Branch, and current MFC middleweight champion Elvis Mutapčić will be competing in the tournament. [7] Villefort took on David Branch in the opening round at WSOF 5. [8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches15 wins5 losses
By knockout63
By submission50
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–6Abuspiyan MagomedovTKO (punches) PFL 3 July 5, 201813:37 Washington, D.C.
Win15–5Thiago RelaKO/TKO Final Fight Championship June 3, 201631:04 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Loss14–5 David Branch Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 5 September 14, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States WSOF Middleweight Championship tournament semifinal
Win14–4 Kris McCray Decision (split) World Series of Fighting 2 March 23, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWSOF Debut.
Loss13–4Nate JamesDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte August 12, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3 Matt Horwich Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort March 11, 201135:00 Lubbock, Texas, United States
Win12–3 Joey Villaseñor Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley September 11, 201035:00 Amarillo, Texas, United StatesReturns to Middleweight
Win11–3Cassiano Ricardo Castanho de FreitasKO (punch)Bitetti Combat MMA 6February 25, 201010:56 Brasília, BrazilFought at Welterweight
Win10–3John BryantTKO (punches)C3: Red Rock Jam N Slam 2October 30, 200912:50 Red Rock, Oklahoma, United StatesReturn to Middleweight
Loss9–3Jesse LennoxTKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 101 August 8, 200933:37 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win9–2Mike CampbellTKO (punches) WEC 38 January 25, 200913:53 San Diego, California, United StatesWelterweight Debut
Win8–2 Mike Massenzio Submission (kneebar)IFL: ConnecticutMay 16, 200813:25 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win7–2Brennan KamakaSubmission (punches)PXC 14: EvolutionMarch 10, 20081N/A Mangilao, Guam
Win6–2Todd CarneyTKO (punches)World Fighting Championships 5October 26, 200721:31 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win5–2Clayton McKinneySubmission (kimura)Harmful Intent PromotionsJuly 14, 200713:37 Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Loss4–2Todd CarneyTKO (punches)Absolute Fighting Championships 19October 21, 200632:29 Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Loss4–1 Rafael Natal TKO (punches)Gold Fighters ChampionshipMay 20, 20061N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win4–0Frodi HansenSubmission (rear naked choke) Jungle Fight 6 April 14, 200620:50 Manaus, Brazil
Win3–0Ricardo DinamiteTKO (knee and punches)Minotauro Fights 2August 5, 200511:52 Bahia, Brazil
Win2–0Alexandre LimaDecision (unanimous)Minotauro Fights 1May 21, 200535:00 Bahia, Brazil
Win1–0Beto NinjaSubmission (armbar)Conquista Fight 2April 2, 200514:21Brazil

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "FLD Exclusive with Danillo Villefort". FightLockdown. Retrieved 2009-07-29.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. ↑ "Fighter Detail - Danillo Villefort "Indio"". Archived from the original on 2008-12-30.
  3. ↑ "Jake Rosholt vs Danillo Villefort WEC 36 fight set for September 10". 16 July 2008.
  4. ↑ "- WEC 38 RESULTS, LIVE PLAY-BY-PLAY & PHOTOS - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more". Archived from the original on 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  5. ↑ "UFC cuts, additions and fight announcements". Archived from the original on 2009-09-18.
  6. ↑ "Strikeforce Challengers 18 Fight Card Gets Danillo Villefort vs. Nathan James". Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos. MMAWeekly.com. July 13, 2011.
  7. ↑ MMAjunkie.com Staff (May 16, 2013). "WSOF sets four-man middleweight tourney with Taylor, Mutapcic, Branch, Villefort". MMAJunkie.com.
  8. ↑ "World Series of Fighting 5 to host opening round of middleweight tournament". 18 July 2013.
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