Jailton Almeida
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| Name | Jailton Almeida |
| Nickname | Malhadinho |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Reach | 79 in (201 cm) |
| Team | LG System |
| Head coach | Leonidas Gondim |
| Jiu-Jitsu | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
Jailton Jesus Almeida Junior is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Almeida initially wanted to become a football player. However, financial constraints hindered his ability to pursue this path, prompting him to explore alternative avenues. Inspired by his father's involvement in fighting, Almeida delved into boxing at a young age. Later, he started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Although Almeida transitioned to MMA, he had to do several odd jobs, like doorman and guard, to support himself.
Overcoming all the adversities, Almeida currently holds the #7 ranking in the UFC heavyweight division. Almeida has also fought in four different weight classes in MMA: welterweight, middleweight, and heavyweight.
Jailton Almeida MMA record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 20–3 | Curtis Blaydes | KO (punches) | UFC 299 | March 9, 2024 | 2 | 0:36 | |
| Win | 20–2 | Derrick Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis | November 4, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 19–2 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida | May 13, 2023 | 1 | 3:43 | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 18–2 | Shamil Abdurakhimov | TKO (punches) | UFC 283 | January 21, 2023 | 2 | 2:56 | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 17–2 | Anton Turkalj | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 279 | September 10, 2022 | 1 | 4:27 | 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 | Return to Heavyweight. |
| Win | 15–2 | Danilo Marques | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland | February 5, 2022 | 1 | 2:57 | |
| Win | 14–2 | Nasrudin Nasrudinov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 39 | September 14, 2021 | 2 | 1:49 | |
| Win | 13–2 | Edvaldo de Oliveira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Thunder Fight 24 | February 21, 2021 | 1 | 3:40 | 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 | |
| Win | 11–2 | Leonardo Argemiro Vasconcelos Correa | TKO (punches) | Future FC 11 | January 17, 2020 | 1 | 1:58 | |
| Win | 10–2 | Ednaldo Oliveira | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Fight On MMA 6 | July 13, 2019 | 2 | 1:51 | 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 | |
| Win | 8–2 | Italo Nascimento | KO (punches) | Premier Fight League 20 | February 23, 2019 | 1 | 2:05 | Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 7–2 | Douglas Garcia | Submission (rear-naked choke) | JF Fight Evolution 19 | October 20, 2018 | 1 | 2:30 | |
| Win | 6–2 | David Allan | TKO (punches) | Fight On: Solidário | July 21, 2018 | 1 | 1:26 | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Bruno Assis | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 80 | January 28, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 5–1 | Anderson Oliveira do Nascimento | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight On MMA 5 | September 23, 2017 | 1 | 4:16 | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Tyago Moreira | KO (punch) | Katana Fight 3 | August 5, 2017 | 1 | 0:16 | |
| Win | 4–0 | Fagner Rakchal | TKO (punches) | Fight On MMA 4 | April 1, 2017 | 2 | 1:15 | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 3–0 | Roberto Bispo Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cross Fighting Championship 2 | January 16, 2016 | 2 | 1:30 | |
| Win | 2–0 | Leonardo Alves | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Conquista Kombat Championship | November 17, 2012 | 1 | 0:49 | |
| Win | 1–0 | Diego Reis | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Nocaute MMA Fight 2 | September 29, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Welterweight debut. |
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