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Yuri Simoes is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and MMA fighter from Rio de Janeiro. He is a two-time ADCC champion in different weight classes, winning gold in 2015 at -88kg and 2017 in the -99kg division. Born on June 18, 1990, Simoes trains under coach Caio Terra in San Jose, CA and represents Brasa CTA. He is four-time IBJJF World No-Gi champion, winning double gold in 2014 and 2016. In 2020 he made his professional MMA debut with ONE Championship.
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ADCC Super Fight Announcement: Gordon Ryan To Face Felipe Pena & Yuri Simões
Jun 24, 2024
Gordon Ryan will face Felipe Pena on Saturday, Aug. 17 at ADCC before he faces reigning absolute champion Yuri Simões for the super fight title on Aug. 18.