Yuri Alcantara vs. Hacran Dias added to UFC 147 in Brazil
A featherweight bout between Yuri Alcantara (27-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and octagon newcomer Hacran Dias (20-1-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has been added to UFC 147.
The contest was first reported by Tatame, and MMAjunkie.com (
www.mmajunkie.com) subsequently confirmed that verbal agreements are in place for the matchup.
Featuring a rematch between current "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" coaches Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva, UFC 147 is expected to take place June 23 at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. However, UFC officials have yet to make an official announcement.
Alcantara currently boasts an impressive 13-fight win streak and is 19-1 in his past 20 fights. He made his Zuffa debut in December 2010 with a knockout win over Ricardo Lamas at WEC 53. He then transitioned to the UFC, where he has fought twice in his native Brazil, earning wins over Michihiro Omigawa and Felipe Arantes.
The 27-year-old Dias began fighting professionally in 2005, racking up an impressive 12-0-1 mark before his first professional loss, a July 2009 decision defeat at the hands of Yui Chul Nam. Dias has since bounced back with eight-straight wins.
Dias, who was rumored at one point for a slot on "TUF: Brazil," is a Nova Uniao fighter and is the main sparring partner of UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
