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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23: (R-L) Yuri Villefort punches Nah-Shon Burrell in their welterweight bout during UFC 157 at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nah-Shon Burrell; Yuri Villefort

Yuri Villefort

TRAINING: A lot of hard work and dedication. This is my life and I train hard every day to come and just have fun in the cage.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with judo for self control and discipline. I believe it’s the best sport for the kids.

What ranks and titles have you held? People said that I was the number one prospect in 2011 – let’s see!!

Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, Big Nog

What does it mean for you to fight in STRIKEFORCE? It means that my career is moving one step forward and that I will get closer and closer to reaching my long-term goal.