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Tale of the Tape
Age
28
Height
5' 11"
Reach
79.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
88%
Win Rate
100%
Finish Rate
11
KO/TKO Wins
3
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
16
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Jacare". That's what they call Igor Cavalcanti, and is part of the UFC welterweight division's deep end, fighting out of Brazil — 10 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
On the feet he's a problem: 3.33 significant strikes a minute at 48% accuracy, and 78% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him. Add a 79.5" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
He's coming off a loss to Seokhyeon Ko. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Recent Fights
Seokhyeon Ko
Decision - Unanimous · Sep 4, 2024
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 4
Paulo Mauricio Junior
KO/TKO R1 · Mar 17, 2024
Inside Fighters' League 13
Nicolas Mourglia
KO/TKO R1 · Dec 10, 2023
Futhar MMA 1
Humberto Storti
KO/TKO R1 · Jul 16, 2023
Infight MMA 2
Will Jadeilson
Submission (Guillotine) R1 · Jun 18, 2023
Revolution MMA 11
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