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Fighter

Ricardo Almeida

"Big Dog"
13-5-0Brazil / United StatesLast 5
Grappling 11-7
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Ricardo Almeida holds a professional MMA record of 13-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 18 bouts on record. Ricardo Almeida has won 13 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Ricardo Almeida lands 2.02 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 3.74 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ricardo Almeida also has 18 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: March 20, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1976-11-29
Age
49
Nationality
Brazil / United States
Birthplace
New York City, New York, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · top 3% in division
Punch power55
Kick power70
Punch speed51
Kick speed73
Accuracy58
Takedowns98
Ground striking97
Submissions97
Chin71
Body strength81
Cardio89

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 13-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.02per min
49% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.20per min
61% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.74per 15 min
38% success
Takedowns stuffed31%
Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Mike Pyle
    UFCUFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES· Mar 20, 2011· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 20-6-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs TJ Grant
    UFCUFC 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK· Dec 12, 2010· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 16-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Matt Hughes
    UFCUFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 44-7
    SUB
    R1 · 3:15
  4. WIN
    vs Matt Brown
    UFCUFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 11-7
    SUB
    R2 · 3:30
  5. WIN
    vs Kendall Grove
    UFCUFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 10-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Matt Horwich
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· Apr 1, 2009· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 24-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Patrick Cote
    UFCUFC 86: JACKSON vs GRIFFIN· Jul 5, 2008· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 12-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Rob Yundt
    UFCUFC 81: BREAKING POINT· Feb 2, 2008· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 6-0
    SUB
    R1 · 1:08
  9. WIN
    vs Ryo Chonan
    Pride Bushido 3· May 23, 2004· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 6-3
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Nate Marquardt×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Pancrase 127· Nov 30, 2003· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 19-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:53
  11. WIN
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    Pancrase 124· Aug 31, 2003· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 10-2-1
    MD
  12. WIN
    vs Yuki Sasaki
    Pancrase 118· Apr 12, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 13-6-1
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Ikuhisa Minowa
    Pancrase 116· Feb 16, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 22-16-8
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Osami Shibuya
    Pancrase 113· Nov 30, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 2-2 vs 27-26-12
    SUB
    R1 · 3:25
  15. LOSS
    vs Andrei Semenov
    UFCUFC 35: Throwdown· Jan 11, 2002· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 21-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:01
  16. WIN
    vs Eugene Jackson
    UFCUFC 33: Victory In Vegas· Sep 28, 2001· Middleweight· 1-1 vs 11-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:06
  17. LOSS
    vs Matt Lindland
    UFCUFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 4-0
    DQ
    R3 · 4:21
  18. WIN
    vs Akira Shoji
    Pride 12: Cold Fury· Dec 9, 2000· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 8-3-5
    UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1736▼10
Peak
1746Dec 12, 2010
Rated fights
19
150016001700200120032005200720092011Dec 9, 2000 · 1553May 4, 2001 · 1517Sep 28, 2001 · 1591Jan 11, 2002 · 1562Nov 30, 2002 · 1608Feb 16, 2003 · 1640Apr 12, 2003 · 1662Aug 31, 2003 · 1683Nov 30, 2003 · 1727May 23, 2004 · 1742Feb 2, 2008 · 1647Jul 5, 2008 · 1639Apr 1, 2009 · 1681Apr 1, 2009 · 1653Aug 8, 2009 · 1705Mar 27, 2010 · 1740Aug 7, 2010 · 1718Dec 12, 2010 · 1746Mar 20, 2011 · 17361736

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ricardo Almeida fight next?

Ricardo Almeida has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ricardo Almeida's record?

Ricardo Almeida's professional MMA record is 13-5-0.

Who is Ricardo Almeida fighting next?

Ricardo Almeida's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ricardo Almeida fight last?

Ricardo Almeida most recently fought Mike Pyle at UFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES on Sunday, March 20, 2011, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Ricardo Almeida fight in?

Ricardo Almeida fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Ricardo Almeida have?

Ricardo Almeida has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Ricardo Almeida?

Ricardo Almeida is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Ricardo Almeida weigh?

Ricardo Almeida weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Ricardo Almeida's reach?

Ricardo Almeida has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Ricardo Almeida?

Ricardo Almeida is 49 years old (born Nov 29, 1976).

Where is Ricardo Almeida from?

Ricardo Almeida is from Brazil / United States.