Best fights of Iuri Alcântara
Over 19 years as a professional, Iuri Alcântara has compiled a 36-11 (29) record, including two title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Iuri Alcântara submits Brad Pickett
On October 8, 2016 Iuri Alcântara faced Brad Pickett in a bantamweight bout. Alcântara was 36 years old with a record of 33-7, and Pickett was 38 with a record of 25-11. Alcântara was coming off a loss, while Pickett was coming off a win. Alcântara submitted Brad Pickett via triangle choke in the 1st round.
2. Iuri Alcântara loses to Urijah Faber via unanimous decision
On August 17, 2013 Iuri Alcântara faced Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout. Alcântara was 33 years old with a record of 29-4, and Faber was 34 with a record of 28-6. Alcântara was coming off a win and Faber was on a 2-fight winning streak. Alcântara lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Faber.