Yuri Alcantara

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 7 fights.

Record:	27-4-0, 1NC
Summary:	Marajoara Fight

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Marajo
From:	Marajo Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Soure, Para Brazil
Age:	32
Height:	5' 6" ( 167 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Media

Lightweights Glesion Tibau and Frnacisco Trinaldo, and bantamweight Yuri Alcantara discuss their exciting stoppage victories at UFC on FX 8.

May 18, 2013
UFC on FX 8 event on May 18, 2013 at the Sociedade Cultura Artistica in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

May 18, 2013
UFC on FX weigh-in on May 17, 2013 at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

May 17, 2013
UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Jan 19, 2013

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

335

45% Successful

151

Types of Successful Strikes

151

59% Standing

31%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

88% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
UPCOMING	Urijah Faber	UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 Aug 17, 2013	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	Yuri Alcantara	UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 Aug 17, 2013	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch

Win	Yuri Alcantara	UFC on FX 8 Live from Brazil: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 2013	19	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Iliarde Santos		3	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

	Yuri Alcantara	UFC: Belfort vs. Bisping Jan 19, 2013	20	1	1	3	R1 Could Not Continue	Ways To Watch
	Pedro Nobre	UFC: Belfort vs. Bisping Jan 19, 2013	3	0	0	0	R1 Could Not Continue	Ways To Watch

Loss	Yuri Alcantara	UFC® 147: Silva vs. Franklin II Jun 23, 2012	19	0	1	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Hacran Dias	UFC® 147: Silva vs. Franklin II Jun 23, 2012	19	5	0	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Yuri Alcantara	UFC RIO : Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	60	0	2	5	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Michihiro Omigawa	UFC RIO : Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	24	1	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Yuri Alcantara	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	22	6	0	11	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Felipe Arantes	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	29	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Ricardo Lamas	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	7	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Yuri Alcantara	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	11	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
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TRAINING: We have been prioritizing defending takedowns since he comes from a judo background. It is very tiring, but we are getting to the peak of training. During the afternoon, we have been doing physical preparation, with an emphasis on endurance training in order to maintain high energy levels throughout the fight. We have carefully planned my diet as well so I won't have any trouble losing the remaining weight the week of the event.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2000 for the culture of my people. Fighting marajoara is a tradition; the older teach the younger.

What ranks and titles have you held? Regional champion in Jiu-Jitsu (Black Belt) 5 times state champion in Muay Thai. Holder of many regional event titles. BJJ Black belt

Do you have any heroes? My mother

What is your favorite technique? Marajoara Fight (the traditional fighting style of my land, so I am called Yuri Marajó)

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that my dreams have come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Brazilian Military Force Aeria

•   10 wins by knockout, 12 by submission

•   On 13 fight winning streak

•   Pro since 2004