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Derrick Lewis vs Jailton Almeida

Derrick Lewis is 29-14-0 (1 NC); Jailton Almeida is 22-5-0. Derrick Lewis is 6 years older than Jailton Almeida. They have met once: Derrick Lewis 0, Jailton Almeida 1.

Derrick Lewis
United States
Derrick Lewis
“The Black Beast” · 29-14-0 (1 NC)
TKOTKOTKO
HeavyweightMet once
Jailton Almeida
Brazil
Jailton Almeida
“Malhadinho” · 22-5-0
UDUDSD
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Style & credentials

Derrick Lewis
Boxing
  • 2012Legacy FC Heavyweight ChampionshipLegacy FC
Camp · 4oz Fight Club · Houston, Texas, US
Jailton Almeida

No background on record

Camp · Galpao Da Luta · Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

79%
Head
84%
17%
Body
12%
4%
Leg
3%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Derrick Lewislast 7 fights
42%12%46%
Jailton Almeidalast 10 fights
33%15%52%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Derrick Lewis· from fights outside the UFC Jailton Almeida· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.412.13
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derrick Lewis · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersJailton Almeida · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.791.39
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derrick Lewis · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersJailton Almeida · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.535.03
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derrick Lewis · Below avg · better than 23% of UFC fightersJailton Almeida · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
26%51%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derrick Lewis · Below avg · better than 23% of UFC fightersJailton Almeida · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
52%50%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derrick Lewis · Below avg · better than 29% of UFC fightersJailton Almeida · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.001.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derrick Lewis · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersJailton Almeida · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.41
Strikes landed / min
2.13
2.79
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.39
0.53 / 2.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
5.03 / 9.9
26%
Takedown accuracy
51%
52%
Takedown defence
50%
0:58
Control time / fight
5:26
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.50

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Derrick Lewis31 UFC fights · 676 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
26%178/646
10%65/108
4%28/39
Clinch
13%85/139
6%38/41
0%1/1
Ground
40%271/391
1%10/13
0%0/0
Jailton Almeida12 UFC fights · 219 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
11%25/72
5%10/19
3%7/11
Clinch
5%11/20
4%8/8
0%0/0
Ground
70%153/215
2%5/5
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Derrick LewisJailton Almeida

Frequently asked questions

Have Derrick Lewis and Jailton Almeida ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Lewis (Sat, Nov 4, 2023), where Jailton Almeida won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Derrick Lewis and Jailton Almeida?

Derrick Lewis is 29-14-0 (1 NC) and Jailton Almeida is 22-5-0.

Who has the longer reach, Derrick Lewis or Jailton Almeida?

Neither. Both have a 79" · 201 cm reach.

Who is taller, Derrick Lewis or Jailton Almeida?

Neither. Both stand 6'3" · 191 cm.

Who is older, Derrick Lewis or Jailton Almeida?

Derrick Lewis is 41 and Jailton Almeida is 35.

Who has more finishes, Derrick Lewis or Jailton Almeida?

Derrick Lewis has 25 wins inside the distance (24 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Jailton Almeida has 21 wins (8 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission).