Danillo Villefort was born on August 5,1983 and is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist.
18 Facts About Danillo Villefort
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Danillo Villefort was born in Brazil, he was raised in competition, being the son of Vale Tudo legend Francisco "Master Indio" Silva.
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Danillo Villefort is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and has been doing Judo for over 30 years.
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Danillo Villefort is a founder and was a Judo MMA with the Blackzilians for over 6 years.
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In 2016 Danillo Villefort got bronze medal at the Judo Veterans World Championships in Fort Lauderdale.
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In 2017 Danillo Villefort became Champion at Judo US open at the light heavy weight division.
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Danillo Villefort was set to face Jake Rosholt but Rosholt came down with an injury, the fight would have to be postponed.
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Danillo Villefort dropped down to 170 and took a fight at WEC 38.
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Danillo Villefort defeated Mike Campbell by TKO in the first round.
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Danillo Villefort made his debut for the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 101 against Jesse Lennox.
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Danillo Villefort lost by TKO from a cut, controversial as it was from an accidental headbutt.
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Danillo Villefort was rumored to be fighting Nick Thompson at Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide the fight never materialized and the event was canceled.
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When Drew McFedries was forced to pull out of his bout with Joey Villasenor at Shark Fights 13, Danillo Villefort stepped in for McFedries on short notice.
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Danillo Villefort was slated to fight Antwain Britt at Strikeforce Challengers 16 in June 2011, but both fighters had to drop out due to injury.
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Danillo Villefort instead fought Nate James at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs Duarte on August 12,2011, in Las Vegas.
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Danillo Villefort lost the other controversial fight via unanimous decision.
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Danillo Villefort made his WSOF debut at World Series of Fighting 2 against UFC vet Kris McCray.
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Danillo Villefort took on David Branch in the opening round at WSOF 5.