Iuri Alcantara, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 35 wins, 10 losses, and no draws (1 NC) throughout his career. Competing primarily in the bantamweight division at 135 lbs., Alcantara stands at 5' 9' with a reach of 71'. Fighting predominantly from a southpaw stance, he has demonstrated a unique style that sets him apart in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics, Alcantara averages 2.72 significant strikes per minute and boasts a striking accuracy of 45%. He absorbs an average of 2.79 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 49%. The Brazilian athlete also showcases impressive grappling skills, landing takedowns at a rate of 1.44 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 62%. Additionally, he attempts an average of 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes during his UFC career. Throughout his tenure in the UFC, Alcantara has achieved notable victories against opponents such as Leandro Issa, who held an ELO rating of 1027 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, he has competed in five fights, with a win against Luke Sanders via kneebar in March 2017, followed by a loss to Brian Kelleher due to a guillotine choke in June 2017. Alcantara then faced Alejandro Perez and lost via unanimous decision in December 2017. In February 2018, he secured a knockout victory against Joe Soto before suffering a loss to Cory Sandhagen by way of knockout in August 2018, marking his most recent bout in the UFC.