Age, Biography and Wiki
Danillo Villefort was born on 8 May, 1983 in Brasilia, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Danillo Villefort's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
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Danillo Villefort |
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40 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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8 May 1983 |
Birthday |
8 May |
Birthplace |
Brasilia, Brazil |
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Brazil
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Danillo Villefort Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Danillo Villefort height is 6ft 1in and Weight 185 lb.
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6ft 1in |
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185 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Danillo Villefort Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Danillo Villefort worth at the age of 40 years old? Danillo Villefort’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Danillo Villefort's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Danillo Villefort Social Network
Timeline
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.
Villefort was born in Brazil, he was raised in competition, being the son of Vale Tudo legend Francisco "Master Indio" Silva.
He was also the god-son of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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.
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.
He lost the other controversial fight via unanimous decision.
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.
Villefort took on David Branch in the opening round at WSOF 5.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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.
Villefort was set to face Jake Rosholt but Rosholt came down with an injury, the fight would have to be postponed.
The WEC then disbanded their middleweight division.
Villefort dropped down to 170 and took a fight at WEC 38.
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!”
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!”
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.
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.