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Jailton Almeida
Fighter

Jailton Almeida

"Malhadinho"
22-5-0★ 4bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 5-1
NEXT FIGHT
vs Evgeniy Goncharov
ACAACA 207: Goncharov vs Almeida·

CAREER SUMMARY

Jailton Almeida holds a professional MMA record of 22-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 27 bouts on record. Jailton Almeida has won 22 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Jailton Almeida lands 2.23 significant strikes per minute with 62% accuracy and averages 5.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Jailton Almeida also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: February 7, 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
Team
Galpao da Luta
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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

UFC careerRecord: 22-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.23per min
62% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.30per min
43% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed5.64per 15 min
55% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts1.7per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ POTN ×4
  1. ★ POTNvs Serghei Spivac · UFC 311: Makhachev vs MoicanoJan 18, 2025
  2. ★ POTNvs Jairzinho Rozenstruik · UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs AlmeidaMay 13, 2023
  3. ★ POTNvs Shamil Abdurakhimov · UFC 283: Teixeira vs HillJan 21, 2023
  4. ★ POTNvs Anton Turkalj · UFC 279: Diaz vs FergusonSep 10, 2022

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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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Jailton Almeida earns per fight.

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Upcoming

  1. ACAACA 207: Goncharov vs Almeida
    vs Evgeniy GoncharovHeavyweight

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Rizvan Kuniev
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira· Feb 7, 2026· Heavyweight· 22-4 vs 13-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Alexander Volkov
    UFCUFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane· Oct 25, 2025· Heavyweight· 22-3 vs 38-11
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Serghei Spivac
    UFCUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Heavyweight· 21-3 vs 17-4
    TKO
    R1 · 4:53
    POTN
  4. WIN
    vs Alexander Romanov
    UFCUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Heavyweight· 20-3 vs 17-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:27
  5. LOSS
    vs Curtis Blaydes
    UFCUFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Heavyweight· 20-2 vs 17-4
    TKO
    R2 · 0:36
  6. WIN
    vs Derrick Lewis
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Lewis· Nov 4, 2023· Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 27-11
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Almeida· May 13, 2023· Heavyweight· 18-2 vs 13-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:43
    POTN
  8. WIN
    vs Shamil Abdurakhimov
    UFCUFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill· Jan 21, 2023· Heavyweight· 17-2 vs 20-7
    TKO
    R2 · 2:56
    POTN
  9. WIN
    vs Anton Turkalj
    UFCUFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Catchweight· 16-2 vs 8-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:27
    POTN
  10. WIN
    vs Parker Porter
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira· May 21, 2022· Heavyweight· 15-2 vs 13-6
    SUB
    R1 · 4:35
  11. WIN
    vs Danilo Marques
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 14-2 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:57
  12. WIN
    vs Nasrudin Nasrudinov
    Contender Series 2021· Sep 14, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 9-0
    SUB
    R2 · 1:49
  13. WIN
    vs Edvaldo de Oliveira
    Thunder Fight 24· Feb 21, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 37-29
    SUB
    R1 · 3:59
  14. WIN
    vs Ildemar Alcantara
    Thunder Fight 23· Oct 11, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 26-14
    SUB
    R1 · 4:49
  15. WIN
    vs Leonardo Vasconcelos
    Future FC 11· Jan 17, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:58
  16. WIN
    vs Ednaldo Oliveira
    Fight On 6· Jul 13, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 19-4-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:51
  17. WIN
    vs Rian Tavares
    Imperium MMA Pro 14· Mar 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:34
  18. WIN
    vs Italo Nascimento
    Premier Fight League 20· Feb 23, 2019· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:05
  19. WIN
    vs Douglas Garcia
    JF Fight 19· Oct 20, 2018· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
  20. WIN
    vs David Allan
    Fight On: Solidário· Jul 21, 2018· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 0-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:26
  21. LOSS
    vs Bruno Assis
    Shooto Brasil 80· Jan 28, 2018· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 6-2
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Anderson Nascimento
    Fight On 5· Oct 7, 2017· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:16
  23. LOSS
    vs Tyago Moreira
    Katana Fight 3· Aug 5, 2017· 4-0 vs 11-6
    TKO
    R1 · 0:16
  24. WIN
    vs Fagner Rakchal
    Fight On 4· Apr 1, 2017· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:15
  25. WIN
    vs Roberto Bispo
    Bahia Regional· Jan 16, 2016· 2-0 vs 8-7
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs Leonardo Alves
    Bahia Regional· Nov 17, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs TBA
    Bahia Regional· Sep 29, 2012· 0-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

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

#1#5#10#15202420252026Jan 24, 2023 · #14Mar 7, 2023 · #13Mar 21, 2023 · #12May 16, 2023 · #9Nov 7, 2023 · #7Aug 13, 2024 · #6Jun 24, 2025 · #5Nov 25, 2025 · #6Feb 10, 2026 · #8#8

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1840▼17
Peak
1862Jan 18, 2025
Rated fights
26
15001650180020132016201920222025Nov 17, 2012 · 1541Jan 16, 2016 · 1556Apr 1, 2017 · 1586Aug 5, 2017 · 1540Oct 7, 2017 · 1584Jan 28, 2018 · 1555Jul 21, 2018 · 1572Oct 20, 2018 · 1596Feb 23, 2019 · 1614Mar 16, 2019 · 1631Jul 13, 2019 · 1656Jan 17, 2020 · 1676Oct 11, 2020 · 1700Feb 21, 2021 · 1714Sep 14, 2021 · 1740Feb 5, 2022 · 1760May 21, 2022 · 1783Sep 10, 2022 · 1812Jan 21, 2023 · 1821May 13, 2023 · 1836Nov 4, 2023 · 1847Mar 9, 2024 · 1832Jun 1, 2024 · 1847Jan 18, 2025 · 1862Oct 25, 2025 · 1857Feb 7, 2026 · 18401840

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jailton Almeida fight next?

Jailton Almeida fights Evgeniy Goncharov on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at ACA 207: Goncharov vs Almeida.

What is Jailton Almeida's record?

Jailton Almeida's professional MMA record is 22-5-0.

Who is Jailton Almeida fighting next?

Jailton Almeida's next opponent is Evgeniy Goncharov at ACA 207: Goncharov vs Almeida.

Who did Jailton Almeida fight last?

Jailton Almeida most recently fought Rizvan Kuniev at UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira on Saturday, February 7, 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.