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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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Gordon Ryan Previews His ADCC Super Fight Against Familiar Foe Yuri Simoes

Aug 6, 2024

Gordon Ryan talks about his ADCC super fight with 2022 Absolute Champion Yuri Simoes, including how he thinks the match will go, how he is approaching it, Yuri's strengths as an opponent, and more