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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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Caio Terra On Yuri's ADCC Performance: 'I Told Yuri To Pull The Brakes'
Oct 27, 2022
Caio Terra addresses those critical of Yuri Simoes' performance at ADCC.