Fighter

Jailton Almeida

"Malhadinho"

22-6-0★ 4bonuses Brazil

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 5-1

22-6-0 · 21 finishes · Full stats →

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Jailton Almeida holds a professional MMA record of 22-6-0. Jailton Almeida has won 22 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Jailton Almeida lands 2.37 significant strikes per minute with 63% accuracy and averages 5.57 takedowns per 15 minutes. Jailton Almeida also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: September 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: ACA, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 225 lbs102 kg
Reach: 79"201 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1991-06-26
Age: 35
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Galpao Da Luta · Brazil

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (14 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · best in division

Submission Threat

98 · top 7% in division

Punch power93

Kick power92

Punch speed93

Kick speed93

Accuracy91

Takedowns98

Ground striking93

Submissions98

Chin92

Body strength92

Cardio89

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 22-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.13per min

63% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.39per min

43% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.03per 15 min

51% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 8-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.37per min

63% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.32per min

44% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.57per 15 min

55% success

Takedowns stuffed67%

Submission attempts1.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Jailton Almeida sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Jailton Almeida has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ POTN ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jailton Almeida earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Evgeniy Goncharov
ACAACA 207: Goncharov vs Almeida· Sep 12, 2026· Heavyweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rizvan Kuniev
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira· Feb 7, 2026· Heavyweight· 22-5 vs 14-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexander Volkov
UFCUFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane· Oct 25, 2025· Heavyweight· 22-4 vs 39-11
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Serghei Spivac
UFCUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Heavyweight· 22-3 vs 17-5
TKO
R1 · 4:53
POTN
WIN
vs Alexander Romanov
UFCUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Heavyweight· 21-3 vs 17-3
SUB
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFCUFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Heavyweight· 20-3 vs 18-4
TKO
R2 · 0:36
WIN
vs Derrick Lewis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Lewis· Nov 4, 2023· Heavyweight· 20-2 vs 27-12
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Almeida· May 13, 2023· Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 13-5
SUB
R1 · 3:43
POTN
WIN
vs Shamil Abdurakhimov
UFCUFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill· Jan 22, 2023· Heavyweight· 18-2 vs 20-8
TKO
R2 · 2:56
POTN
WIN
vs Anton Turkalj
UFCUFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Catchweight· 17-2 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 4:27
POTN
WIN
vs Parker Porter
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira· May 21, 2022· Heavyweight· 16-2 vs 13-7
SUB
R1 · 4:35
WIN
vs Danilo Marques
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 15-2 vs 11-4
TKO
R1 · 2:57
WIN
vs Nasrudin Nasrudinov
UFCDana White's Contender Series 39· Sep 14, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 14-2 vs 9-1
SUB
R2 · 1:49
WIN
vs Edvaldo de Oliveira
Thunder Fight 24· Feb 21, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 37-30
SUB
R1 · 3:59
WIN
vs Ildemar Alcantara
Thunder Fight 23· Oct 11, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 26-15
SUB
R1 · 4:49
WIN
vs Leonardo Vasconcelos
Future FC 11· Jan 17, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 5-3
TKO
R1 · 1:58
WIN
vs Ednaldo Oliveira
Fight On 6· Jul 13, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 19-5-1
SUB
R2 · 1:51
WIN
vs Rian Tavares
Imperium MMA Pro 14· Mar 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:34
WIN
vs Italo Nascimento
Premier Fight League 20· Feb 23, 2019· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:05
WIN
vs Douglas Garcia
JF Fight 19· Oct 20, 2018· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 3-1
SUB
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs David Allan
Fight On: Solidário· Jul 21, 2018· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 0-4
TKO
R1 · 1:26
LOSS
vs Bruno Assis
Shooto Brasil 80· Jan 28, 2018· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 7-2
UD
WIN
vs Anderson Nascimento
Fight On 5· Oct 7, 2017· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 4:16
LOSS
vs Tyago Moreira
Katana Fight 3· Aug 5, 2017· 4-1 vs 12-6
TKO
R1 · 0:16
WIN
vs Fagner Rakchal
Fight On 4· Apr 1, 2017· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R2 · 1:15
WIN
vs Roberto Bispo
Bahia Regional· Jan 16, 2016· 3-0 vs 8-8
SUB
WIN
vs Leonardo Alves
Bahia Regional· Nov 17, 2012· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Bahia Regional· Sep 29, 2012· 1-0
SUB

Official UFC Ranking

Jailton Almeida's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #5 Heavyweight
First ranked: Jan 24, 2023
Times ranked: 128

Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1837▼13
Peak: 1872Jan 19, 2025
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jailton Almeida fight next?

Jailton Almeida has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jailton Almeida's record?

Jailton Almeida's professional MMA record is 22-6-0.

Who is Jailton Almeida fighting next?

Jailton Almeida's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jailton Almeida fight last?

Jailton Almeida most recently fought Evgeniy Goncharov at ACA 207: Goncharov vs Almeida on Saturday, September 12, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Jailton Almeida fight in?

Jailton Almeida fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Jailton Almeida have?

Jailton Almeida has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jailton Almeida won?

Jailton Almeida has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Jailton Almeida?

Jailton Almeida is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Jailton Almeida weigh?

Jailton Almeida weighs 225 lbs (102 kg).

What is Jailton Almeida's reach?

Jailton Almeida has a reach of 79" (201 cm).

How old is Jailton Almeida?

Jailton Almeida is 35 years old (born Jun 26, 1991).

Where is Jailton Almeida from?

Jailton Almeida is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY