Danillo Índio Villefort - Photo: Dave Mandel
With four consecutive victories since leaving the UFC, the Brazilian Danillo “Indian” Villefort He already has a date and opponent set for his Strikeforce debut. The middleweight will fight on August 12th at Strikeforce Challengers 18, where he will face the North American Nathan James on the preliminary card of the edition based in Las Vegas.
Initially, “Índio” was scheduled for the 16th edition of the show, however, an injury suffered during his preparation for the fight against Antwain Britt postponed the Brazilian's Strikeforce debut. The tough guy is coming off a victory over Matt Horwich, by unanimous decision from the judges, at Shark Fights 14, held last March in the United States.
Like his opponent, James will also fight for the first time in Strikeforce. In his most recent career fight, the American defeated his compatriot Marcus Sursa, by unanimous decision of the judges, at Undisputed MMA 1, which took place on the 18th in the United States.
In addition to “Índio”, Strikeforce Challengers 18 will also feature the participation of another Brazilian. Light weight Jorge gurgel will be in action in the main fight of the night when facing the North American Joe duarte in search of your
second consecutive victory in the organization. Check out the confirmed clashes so far below:
Jorge gurgel x Joe Duarte
Pat Healy x Eric Wisely
Sarah D'Alelio x Ronda Rousey
Keith Berry x Gian Villante
Nathan James x Danillo “Indian” Villefort
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