Jailton Almeida

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Jesus and the second or paternal family name is Almeida. "Júnior" is a generational suffix used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.
Jailton Almeida
Almeida in 2023
BornJailton Jesus Almeida Júnior
(1991-06-28) 28 June 1991 (age 32)
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Other namesMalhadinho
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight241 lb (109 kg; 17 st 3 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2012, 2016)
Middleweight (2017–2018)
Light Heavyweight (2019–2022)
Heavyweight (2019, 2022–present)
Reach79 in (201 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSalvador, Bahia, Brazil
TeamLG System
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins20
By knockout7
By submission12
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jailton Jesus Almeida Júnior[3] (born 28 June 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 7, 2023, he is #7 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.[4]

Background[edit]

Almeida was born in the Brotas neighborhood of Salvador. Almeida's first dream was to be a football player, his family's finances became an obstacle after he was required to acquire $10,000 real to join a club. He ended up following his father's footsteps into fighting, beginning by training boxing at the age of six, and starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 11.[2] He eventually started training mixed martial arts as his jiu-jitsu training partners were training it. Financial difficulties also imposed themselves in martial arts, leading Almeida to work as a doorman and guard while his dream of being a fighter was put on hold.[5][6]

Almeida is the son of divorced parents. He has 11 siblings, his older brother Alexandre disappeared one day after being involved with a criminal syndicate and was never seen again.[5][6]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

To start his professional mixed martial arts career, Almeida racked a 13–2 record in Brazilian regional circuit.

Dana White's Contender Series[edit]

After claiming the Thunder Fight title, Almeida was invited to face Nasrudin Nasrudinov at Dana White's Contender Series 39 on September 14, 2021. He won the bout via second-round submission and was awarded a UFC contract.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

Almeida was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Danilo Marques on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197.[8] However Marques required surgery so the bout was rescheduled for February 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 200.[9] Almeida won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[10]

Move up to heavyweight[edit]

As his sophomore appearance in the organization, Almeida was scheduled to face Maxim Grishin on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206.[11] However, Grishin pulled out due to undisclosed reasons in late April. Almeida decided to move up to heavyweight to face Parker Porter.[12] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round one.[13]

As the first bout of his new contract, Almeida was scheduled to face Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 279 on September 10, 2022.[14] However, Abdurakhimov was forced to withdraw due to visa issues and was replaced by Anton Turkalj at a catchweight of 220 pounds.[15] He dominated the bout, taking down Turkalj and submitting him at the end of the first round via rear-naked choke.[16] He received his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[17]

The bout against Shamil Abdurakhimov was rebooked for UFC 280 on October 22, 2022.[18] With that date also falling through, the pair was re-booked for a third time at UFC 283.[19] Almeida won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[20] With this win, he received the Performance of the Night award.[21]

Almeida faced Jairzinho Rozenstruik on May 13, 2023, at UFC on ABC 4.[22] He won the bout via rear naked choke in first round.[23] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[24]

Almeida was scheduled to face Curtis Blaydes on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[25] However, Blaydes withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis.[26] Almeida won the fight via unanimous decision.[27] He also registered 21:10 of ground control time, the record for a UFC heavyweight bout and fourth-most in UFC history.[28][29] Almeida's performance and the fight were criticized by fans and fellow fighters for a lack of offense.[30][31][32]

Almeida faced Curtis Blaydes on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299.[33] After scoring multiple takedowns and controlling the first round with his grappling, Almeida lost the fight via knockout early in the second round.[34]

Almeida was scheduled to face Alexander Volkov on June 1, 2024 at UFC 302.[35] However, the bout was scrapped for unknown reasons and Volkov was booked for UFC on ABC 6 against Sergei Pavlovich.[36] Almeida is now expected to face Alexander Romanov instead.[37]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
23 matches 20 wins 3 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 12 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 20–3 Curtis Blaydes KO (punches) UFC 299 March 9, 2024 2 0:36 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 20–2 Derrick Lewis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis November 4, 2023 5 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 19–2 Jairzinho Rozenstruik Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida May 13, 2023 1 3:43 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 18–2 Shamil Abdurakhimov TKO (punches) UFC 283 January 21, 2023 2 2:56 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Win 17–2 Anton Turkalj Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 279 September 10, 2022 1 4:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (220 lb) bout. Performance of the Night.
Win 16–2 Parker Porter Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira May 21, 2022 1 4:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Heavyweight.
Win 15–2 Danilo Marques TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 2022 1 2:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–2 Nasrudin Nasrudinov Submission (rear-naked choke) Dana White's Contender Series 39 September 14, 2021 2 1:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–2 Edvaldo de Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) Thunder Fight 24 February 21, 2021 1 3:40 São Paulo, Brazil Won the Thunder Fight Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 12–2 Ildemar Alcântara Submission (arm-triangle choke) Thunder Fight 23 October 11, 2020 1 4:49 São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Win 11–2 Leonardo Argemiro Vasconcelos Correa TKO (punches) Future FC 11 January 17, 2020 1 1:58 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 10–2 Ednaldo Oliveira Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fight On 6 July 13, 2019 2 1:51 Salvador, Brazil Light Heavyweight debut. Won the vacant FON Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Rian Tavares TKO (punches) Imperium MMA Pro 14 March 16, 2019 1 2:34 Feira de Santana, Brazil
Win 8–2 Italo Nascimento KO (punches) Premier Fight League 20 February 23, 2019 1 2:05 Lauro de Freitas, Brazil Heavyweight debut.
Win 7–2 Douglas Garcia Submission (rear-naked choke) JF Fight Evolution 19 October 20, 2018 1 2:30 Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Win 6–2 David Allan TKO (punches) Fight On: Solidário July 21, 2018 1 1:26 Salvador, Brazil
Loss 5–2 Bruno Assis Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brazil 80 January 28, 2018 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 5–1 Anderson Oliveira do Nascimento Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight On 5 September 23, 2017 1 4:16 Salvador, Brazil
Loss 4–1 Tyago Moreira KO (punch) Katana Fight 3 August 5, 2017 1 0:16 Colombo, Brazil
Win 4–0 Fagner Rakchal TKO (punches) Fight On 4 April 1, 2017 2 1:15 Salvador, Brazil Middleweight debut.
Win 3–0 Roberto Bispo Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Cross Fighting Championship 2 January 16, 2016 2 1:30 Itabuna, Brazil
Win 2–0 Leonardo Alves Submission (rear-naked choke) Conquista Kombat Championship November 17, 2012 1 0:49 Vitória da Conquista, Brazil
Win 1–0 Diego Reis Submission (rear-naked choke) Nocaute: MMA Fight 2 September 29, 2012 1 N/A Eunápolis, Brazil Welterweight debut.

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

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