Ildemar_Alcântara

Ildemar Alcântara

Ildemar Alcântara

Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter


Ildemar Alcântara (Portuguese pronunciation: [iwdeˈmaʁ awˈkɐ̃taɾɐ]; born 7 November 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the light heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, he has formerly competed in the UFC and is the younger brother of former UFC fighter Iuri Alcântara.

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Mixed martial arts career

Jungle Fight

With the departure of Marcelo Guimarães, who was champion of the middleweight division in Jungle Fight, the organization decided to hold a tournament to crown a new champion. He fought against Eder Baiano Jones. Alcântara won via split decision and advanced in the tournament, then faced Ederson Cristian Macedo and won via armbar submission. At Jungle Fight 47, he was crowned champion by defeating Itamar Rosa winning via TKO.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Alcântara made his UFC debut replacing Roger Hollett to face Wagner Prado in a light heavyweight bout on 19 January 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping.[3] He won the bout via kneebar submission in the second round and earned Submission of the Night honors.[4][5]

Alcântara was expected to make his welterweight debut against Jason High at UFC on Fuel TV 10.[6][7] However, High was pulled from the bout in late April in favor of a matchup on the same card against Erick Silva after Silva's original opponent was scratched from the event.[8] Alcântara instead faced promotional newcomer Leandro Silva.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Alcântara faced promotional newcomer Igor Araújo on 9 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 29.[10] Araújo defeated Alcântara via unanimous decision.[11]

Alcântara faced promotional newcomer Albert Tumenov on 15 February 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[12] He won the fight via split decision.[13]

Alcântara was expected to face Santiago Ponzinibbio on 5 July 2014 at UFC 175.[14] However, Ponzinibbio pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury[15] and was replaced by Kenny Robertson.[16] Alcântara lost the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Alcântara moved back up to middleweight to face Richardson Moreira on 31 January 2014 at UFC 183.[18] He won the fight by split decision.[19]

Alcântara faced Kevin Casey on 15 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.[20] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.[21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
44 matches 26 wins 18 losses
By knockout 11 8
By submission 9 1
By decision 6 9
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See also


References

  1. "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Mir vs. Duffee". UFC.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  2. Staff (19 January 2013). "UFC on FX 7 results: Ildemar Alcantara taps Wagner Prado with kneebar". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  3. Staff (25 April 2013). "Jason High replaces John Hathaway, meets Erick Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 10". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  4. Ben Fowlkes (8 June 2013). "UFC on FUEL TV 10 results: Ildemar Alcantara draws boos, decisions Leandro Silva". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  5. Maurício Dehò (27 August 2013). "Após 'geladeira' em rival do UFC, brasileiro ex-TUF pega Marajó em Barueri (Brazilian Portuguese)". esporte.uol.com.br. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  6. Steven Marrocco (9 October 2013). "UFC Fight Night 29 results, photos: Igor Araujo upsets Ildemar Alcantara". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  7. B Wylie (12 December 2013). "Albert Tumenov signs with the UFC, debuts against Ildemar Alcantara at UFC Fight Night 36". fightsportasia.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  8. Steven Marrocco (15 February 2014). "UFC Fight Night 36 results, photos: Ildemar Alcantara edges Albert Tumenov via split". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  9. Floyd, Jason (6 May 2014). "Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Ildemar Alcantara official for UFC 175 on July 5th". themmareport.com. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  10. Cruz, Guilherme (4 June 2014). "Santiago Ponzinibbio injured, out of UFC 175 fight against Ildemar Alcantara". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  11. Staff (9 June 2014). "Ponzinibbio out, Kenny Robertson now meets Ildemar Alcantara at UFC 175". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  12. Ben Fowlkes (5 July 2014). "UFC 175 results, photos: Kenny Robertson grinds out Ildemar Alcantara". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  13. Staff (20 October 2014). "Ildemar Alcantara vs. Richardson Moreira slated for UFC 183 in Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  14. Ben Fowlkes (31 January 2015). "UFC 183 results, photos: Ildemar Alcantara gets split nod over Richardson Moreira". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  15. Guilherme Cruz (22 May 2015). "Kevin Casey vs. Ildemar Alcantara agreed for UFC Fight Night 71". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  16. Dann Stupp (15 July 2015). "UFC Fight Night 71 results: Kevin Casey grinds out shutout win over Ildemar Alcantara". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.

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