Iuri Alcântara is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed professionally from 2003 to 2022. He is best known for his tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competed in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions from 2011 to 2018.
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Iuri Alcantara’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Iuri Alcântara |
| Nickname | Marajó |
| Birth Date | August 4, 1980 |
| Height | 5’9″ (175 cm) |
| Weight | 135 lbs (61 kg) |
| Birthplace | Marajó, Pará, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Division | Bantamweight, Featherweight |
| Team | Striker Team |
| Fighting Style | Mixed Martial Arts |
| Professional Record | 35-10-0 (1 NC) |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Girlfriend | – |
| @iurimarajo |
Iuri Alcântara was born on the island of Marajó, Pará, Brazil. He takes his fighting nickname “Marajó” from his birthplace.
Alcântara trains with the “Striker Team” and is managed by Wallid Ismail, the owner of the Jungle Fight promotion where Alcântara has competed and won a championship.
Early Career
Alcântara’s early career was spaced out considerably. His debut fight took place in March 2004, and he didn’t return to competition until June 2005.
In November 2009, he won a grand prix tournament by defeating two fighters in a single night.
Professional Career
Alcântara joined the Jungle Fight promotion in 2010. He won the Jungle Fight Lightweight Championship by defeating Manuelo Morales via TKO in just 16 seconds.
In November 2010, Alcântara signed with Zuffa and made his debut at WEC 53, the final event of World Extreme Cagefighting. He won his debut fight against Ricardo Lamas via KO in the first round.
Alcântara transitioned to the UFC following the WEC merger. He competed in both the featherweight and bantamweight divisions during his UFC tenure.
Some of his notable performances include Fight of the Night bonuses against Jimmie Rivera and Cory Sandhagen, and Performance of the Night bonuses against Brad Pickett, Luke Sanders, and Joe Soto.
After his release from the UFC in 2020, Alcântara had one more professional fight in 2022 before retiring from active competition.
Iuri Alcantara’s Net Worth Details
Iuri Alcantara’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of 2025. His earnings include fight purses, prize money, salary, and win bonuses as a professional MMA fighter.
Contract
Iuri Alcântara had a lengthy career in the UFC, spanning from 2011 to 2018. He joined the organization following the UFC’s acquisition of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) in 2011.
Fight Purses
| Event | Opponent | Result | Purse |
| UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Alcantara | Cory Sandhagen | Loss | $50,000 (Fight of the Night bonus) |
| UFC Fight Night: Belém | Joe Soto | Win | Unknown base + win bonus |
| UFC 209 | Luke Sanders | Win | $68,000 (includes $34,000 win bonus) |
| UFC 212 | Brian Kelleher | Loss | $39,000 (base salary) |
| UFC Fight Night 26 | Urijah Faber | Loss | $16,000 |
| UFC Fight Night 123 | Andre Soukhamthath | Loss | $39,000 |
Fight Records
| Statistic | Value |
| Total Fights | 46 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Losses | 10 |
| No Contest | 1 |
| Wins by KO/TKO | 14 |
| Wins by Submission | 14 |
| Wins by Decision | 7 |
Achievements
- Jungle Fight Lightweight Champion
- UFC Fight of the Night (Two times)
- UFC Performance of the Night (Three times)
- Sherdog UFC/MMA ‘Submission of the Year’ 2017 – Top 5 List #3 vs. Luke Sanders
FAQs
When did Iuri Alcântara make his UFC debut?
Alcantara made his UFC debut on August 27, 2011.
What is Iuri Alcântara’s nickname?
His nickname is “Marajo”.
How many UFC Performance of the Night bonuses did Alcântara win?
He won 3 Performance of the Night bonuses.
What was Alcântara’s last fight in the UFC?
His last UFC fight was against Cory Sandhagen on August 25, 2018.
What is Iuri Alcântara’s professional MMA record?
His record is 35 wins, 10 losses, and 1 no contest.
In which weight classes did Alcântara compete in the UFC?
He competed in both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.
Who manages Iuri Alcântara?
He is managed by Wallid Ismail.
What is Alcântara’s takedown accuracy?
His takedown accuracy is 63%.
How many significant strikes has Alcântara landed in his UFC career?
He has landed 483 significant strikes.
What was Alcântara’s average fight time in the UFC?
His average fight time was 9 minutes and 21 seconds.
