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Ildemar Alcântara (Portuguese pronunciation: [iwdeˈmaʁ awˈkɐ̃taɾɐ]; born November 7, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the younger brother of UFC fighter Iuri Alcântara.
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 January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping. He won the bout via kneebar submission in the second round and earned Submission of the Night honors.
Alcântara was expected to make his welterweight debut against Jason High at UFC on Fuel TV 10. 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. Alcântara instead faced promotional newcomer Leandro Silva. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Alcântara faced promotional newcomer Igor Araújo on October 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 29. Araújo defeated Alcântara via unanimous decision.
Alcântara faced promotional newcomer Albert Tumenov on February 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36. He won the fight via split decision.
Alcântara was expected to face Santiago Ponzinibbio on July 5, 2014 at UFC 175. However, Ponzinibbio pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Kenny Robertson. Alcântara lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Alcântara moved back up to middleweight to face Richardson Moreira on January 31, 2014 at UFC 183. He won the fight by split decision.
Alcântara faced Kevin Casey on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.
Championships and accomplishments
- Jungle Fight
- Jungle Fight Middleweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Wagner Prado
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 30 matches | 21 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 3 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 6 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21–9 | Luis Henrique da Silva | TKO (punches) | KJC - The King of Jungle Championship 2 | January 14, 2016 | 2 | 4:55 | Belém, Brazil | Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Loss | 21–8 | Kevin Casey | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee | July 15, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 21–7 | Richardson Moreira | Decision (split) | UFC 183 | January 31, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 20–7 | Kenny Robertson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 175 | July 5, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 20–6 | Albert Tumenov | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi | February 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |
| Loss | 19–6 | Igor Araújo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields | October 9, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Barueri, Brazil | |
| Win | 19–5 | Leandro Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum | June 8, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 18–5 | Wagner Prado | Submission (kneebar) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping | January 19, 2013 | 2 | 2:39 | São Paulo, Brazil | Light Heavyweight bout; Submission of the Night |
| Win | 17–5 | Itamar Rosa | TKO (punches) | Jungle Fight 47 - Jungle Belt | December 21, 2012 | 1 | 1:07 | Porto Alegre, Brazil | Won Jungle Fight GP, became Jungle Fight Middleweight champion |
| Win | 16–5 | Ederson Cristian | Submission (armbar) | Jungle Fight 44 | October 27, 2012 | 1 | 1:32 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2nd Phase of Jungle Fight GP |
| Win | 15–5 | Eder Jones | Decision (split) | Jungle Fight 41 | July 28, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | 1st Phase of Jungle Fight GP |
| Win | 14–5 | Edilberto de Oliveira | KO (punches) | Jungle Fight 38 | April 28, 2012 | 1 | 3:02 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–5 | Geovane Francisco | TKO (knee and punches) | Jungle Fight 35 | December 17, 2011 | 1 | 2:14 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–5 | Willians Santos | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Jungle Fight 33 | October 22, 2011 | 1 | 2:04 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–5 | Richard Smith | Submission (rear naked choke) | Jungle Fight 30 | July 30, 2011 | 1 | 2:39 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 10–5 | Marcelo Guimarães | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 28 | May 21, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–4 | Jackson Mora | TKO (punches) | Jungle Fight 24 | December 18, 2010 | 1 | 4:37 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–4 | Jacob Quintana | TKO (knee to the body) | Jungle Fight 23 | October 30, 2010 | 1 | 1:23 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–4 | Potcho Potcho | TKO (punches) | IMC - Iron Man Championship 7 | October 7, 2010 | 2 | 2:15 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–4 | Antonio Mendes | Decision (unanimous) | AF - Amazon Fight 4 | August 13, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 6–4 | Bruno Silva | TKO (leg kick) | IMC - Iron Man Championship 4 | November 20, 2009 | 2 | 0:40 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–3 | Rogério Gama | TKO (punches) | BOF 2 - Belem Open Fight 2 | September 17, 2009 | 1 | 3:11 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–3 | Beto Silva | KO (punches) | SF - Super Fight | July 23, 2009 | 2 | 3:17 | São Luís, Brazil | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Geronimo dos Santos | TKO (punches) | HB - Hiro Belém | April 21, 2009 | 2 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | Heavyweight bout |
| Win | 4–2 | Brian Maulany | Submission (armbar) | Cage Fight Event - Rumble in the Jungle | December 21, 2008 | 1 | 2:28 | Paramaribo, Suriname | |
| Win | 3–2 | Junior Sumo | TKO (punches) | RF - Round Fight 2 | September 25, 2008 | 1 | 2:20 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–2 | Maurilio de Souza | Submission (kneebar) | CVTM - Ceará Vale Tudo Meeting | April 18, 2007 | 3 | 2:31 | Fortaleza, Brazil | Middleweight debut |
| Loss | 1–2 | Fábio Maldonado | Decision (unanimous) | Predador FC 4 - Kamae | January 25, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Brazil | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Luís Santos | Decision (unanimous) | MCVT - Mega Combat Vale Tudo | October 1, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Luís Santos | Submission (triangle choke) | IMVT - Iron Man Vale Tudo 7 | June 11, 2005 | 2 | 4:51 | Macapa, Brazil |