Willamy Freire
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Willamy Friere is an Brazilian
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

 professional mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

 who has fought for Shooto
Shooto
Shooto is a mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters,...

 and the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...

. Freire was also the Shooto Welterweight Champion.

Early career

Freire compiled a 6–2 record prior to signing with Shooto
Shooto
Shooto is a mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters,...

. This included a 1–1 record against Jose Luis Nogueira and 4 wins via submission.

Shooto

Freire was scheduled to face Peter Angerer for the SHIDO MMA Welterweight Championship in May 2007. However, just prior to the fight, he was knocked unconscious in training and suffered a deep cut, so he had to withdraw. In July 2007, Freire made his Shooto debut against Hacran Dias
Hacran Dias
Hacran Dias is a Brazilian mixed martial artist.- Background and training :Hacran Dias is a part of the Nova Uniao fight team. Over his career Dias has fought in the lightweight division primarily in Shooto Brazil and M-1 Challenges. During these four years, Dias has 13 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw...

, his future Nova Uniao
Nova União
Nova União is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rondônia. Its population was 9,329 and its area is 807 km²....

 team-mate. Freire lost via unanimous decision. This was his final defeat before an 11 fight win streak, prior to joining the UFC.

After the Shooto Welterweight Championship was vacated, Freire faced Kenichiro Togashi for the title. After 2:05 of the first round, Freire was declared the winner via TKO (doctor stoppage), gaining him the title.

After a non-title fight against Mikael Lahdesmaki, which Freire won via unanimous decision, Freire faced Yusuke Endo for the second time in his first title defence. Freire was declared the winner via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–27) and immediately vacated the title, as he had already signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Freire signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...

 which was announced in June 2010. He was scheduled to make his debut against Thiago Tavares
Thiago Tavares
Thiago de Mello Tavares is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently fights in the lightweight division in the UFC.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:Thiago Tavares entered the UFC with an undefeated record and was highly regarded...

 at UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Originally scheduled to take place at the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, the UFC was forced to move the event to a different venue due to low ticket...

 in August, but would later withdraw with injury. Since Tavares was left without an opponent, he too was pulled from the event.

In November 2010, Freire was cleared to compete after recovering from his knee injury. Freire faced Waylon Lowe
Waylon Lowe
Michael Waylon Lowe is an American mixed martial artist.-Amateur wrestling career:Lowe was a two time state champion for Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee before wrestling for the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. Lowe recorded 112 victories during his collegiate career...

 in his UFC debut on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and will be out indefinitely after injuring his right hand and right cheekbone.

Freire was released from the UFC following this loss.

DREAM

Freire was expected to face Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki
is a Japanese mixed martial artist, grappler, and former police trainee who is noted for being the DREAM Lightweight Champion and former Shooto Middleweight Champion. Aoki holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Yuki Nakai, as well as a black belt in judo. He is one of the most prominent...

 on May 29, 2011 at DREAM. Fight for Japan!. The fight was called off due to visa issues. Freire was set to fight Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a Japanese mixed martial artist and a former Shooto welterweight champion, currently competing in Dream's lightweight division...

 on July 16, 2011 at Dream.17
Dream.17
Dream: Fight for Japan!, also known as Dream Japan GP – 2011 Bantamweight Japan Tournament, was a mixed martial arts event held by Fighting and Entertainment Group's mixed martial arts promotion Dream...

 but a hand injury forced him off the card.

Freire ultimately made his DREAM debut at Dream 17
Dream 17
Dream 17 was a mixed martial arts event held by Fighting and Entertainment Group's mixed martial arts promotion Dream. The event took place on September 24, 2011 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.-Background:...

 against Satoru Kitaoka
Satoru Kitaoka
, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He has fought the majority of his career as a welterweight for Pancrase, but moved down to lightweight in 2008 when he joined MMA promoter World Victory Road. Kitaoka is renowned for his submission grappling abilities and is the reigning BJJ and No-Gi Open...

. He lost the fight via split decision.

Mixed martial arts record

|-
|Loss
|align=center|19–5
|Satoru Kitaoka
Satoru Kitaoka
, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He has fought the majority of his career as a welterweight for Pancrase, but moved down to lightweight in 2008 when he joined MMA promoter World Victory Road. Kitaoka is renowned for his submission grappling abilities and is the reigning BJJ and No-Gi Open...


|Decision (split)
|Dream 17
Dream 17
Dream 17 was a mixed martial arts event held by Fighting and Entertainment Group's mixed martial arts promotion Dream. The event took place on September 24, 2011 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.-Background:...


|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Saitama, Saitama
Saitama, Saitama
' is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture in Japan, situated in the south-east of the prefecture. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance...

, Japan
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|19–4
|Waylon Lowe
Waylon Lowe
Michael Waylon Lowe is an American mixed martial artist.-Amateur wrestling career:Lowe was a two time state champion for Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee before wrestling for the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. Lowe recorded 112 victories during his collegiate career...


|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC: Fight For The Troops 2
UFC: Fight For The Troops 2
UFC: Fight for the Troops 2, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 23, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 22, 2011 at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texas...


|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood is a United States military post located outside of Killeen, Texas. The post is named after Confederate General John Bell Hood. It islocated halfway between Austin and Waco, about from each, within the U.S. state of Texas....

, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|19–3
|Yusuke Endo
|Decision (split)
|Shooto: The Way of Shooto 3: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

, Japan
| Defended the Shooto Welterweight (154 lbs.) Championship. Vacated title after defense.
|-
|Win
|align=center|18–3
|Mikael Lahdesmaki
|Decision (unanimous)
|Shooto: Brazil 15
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|17–3
|Kenichiro Togashi
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|Vale Tudo Japan 2009
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:05
|Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

, Japan
| Won the Shooto Welterweight (154 lbs.) Championship
|-
|Win
|align=center|16–3
|Vincent Latoel
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Shooto: Brazil 13
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:59
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|15–3
|Yusuke Endo
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Shooto Tradition Final
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:00
|Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

, Japan
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|-
|Win
|align=center|14–3
|Randy Steinke
|Submission (brabo choke)
|Shooto: Brazil 9
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:18
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|13–3
|Mateus Machado
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Shooto: Brazil 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:25
|Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|12–3
|Giovani Diniz
|KO (punch)
|Shooto: Brazil 6
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:50
|Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|11–3
|Ari Craupina
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|Kabra Fight Nordeste
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|10–3
|Claudiere Freitas
|Decision (unanimous)
|Shooto: Brazil 5
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|9–3
|Patricky Freire
Patricky Freire
Patricky Freire is an Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is currently fighting in the Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament.-Mixed martial arts career:...


|Technical Decision (majority)
|Rino's FC 4
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:45
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|8–3
|Hacran Dias
Hacran Dias
Hacran Dias is a Brazilian mixed martial artist.- Background and training :Hacran Dias is a part of the Nova Uniao fight team. Over his career Dias has fought in the lightweight division primarily in Shooto Brazil and M-1 Challenges. During these four years, Dias has 13 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw...


|Decision (unanimous)
|Shooto Brazil 3: The Evolution
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|8–2
|Paulo Dantas
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Ceara Vale Tudo Meeting
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:44
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|7–2
|Anistavio Medeiros
|Submission (punches)
|Rino's FC 3
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Recife
Recife
Recife is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 4,136,506 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|6–2
|Rafael Bastos
|Submission (north-south choke)
|Predador FC 4: Kamae
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|5–2
|Phillip Schade
|Decision (unanimous)
|UCS: Fighting Day 3
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Geislingen
Geislingen
Geislingen can refer to:two towns in Baden-Württemberg, Germany:* Geislingen an der Steige, district of Göppingen.* Geislingen, Zollernalbkreis, Zollernalbkreis district....

, Germany
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|4–2
|Joao Luis Nogueira
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Tridenium Combat
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:50
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|4–1
|Joao Luis Nogueira
|Decision (unanimous)
|Bad Boy: Vale Tudo Open
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3–1
|Erivan Silva
|Submission (punches)
|MZI: Fight 1
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:58
|Rio Grande do Norte
Rio Grande do Norte
Rio Grande do Norte is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal...

, Brazil
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|2–1
|Helman QPD
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Mossoro Fight
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|align=center|3
|align=center|2:25
|Mossoro
Mossoró
Mossoró is the second most populous city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It is equidistant from Natal , the state capital of Rio Grande do Norte, and from Fortaleza , the capital of the state of Ceará...

, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|2–0
|Carlos Heide
|TKO (punches)
|Ceara Open Vale Tudo 2
|
|align=center|N/A
|align=center|N/A
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1–0
|David Oliviera
|TKO (punches)
|Champions Fight
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|N/A
|Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...

, Brazil
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