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.
Yuri Simoes Wrestling Coaches Breaks Down The Approach That Led to ADCC Absolute Title
Oct 17, 2022
Kyle Driscoll reveals the steps taken in the training room that would ultimately pave the way to Yuri's ADCC 2022 Absolute gold medal.