UFC Parts Ways with Jailton Almeida Following Recent Defeat

Jailton Almeida, the Brazilian heavyweight fighter, is set to leave the UFC following his recent defeat. The organization has informed him that it intends to part ways after his unanimous decision loss to Rizvan Kuniev at UFC Fight Night 266. The announcement has been confirmed by multiple sources, with official documentation anticipated soon.

Recent Performance and Career Overview

Almeida, who holds an MMA record of 22 wins and 5 losses, has had a solid career in the UFC, boasting 8 victories. However, his performance has declined recently, leading to back-to-back losses. His fight history includes notable victories over fighters like Derrick Lewis and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Unfortunately, Almeida’s UFC career has been marred by losses to Kuniev, Alexander Volkov, and Curtis Blaydes.

Fight History and Notable Wins

• Wins:
  • Danilo Marques
  • Parker Porter
  • Anton Turkalj
  • Shamil Abdurakhimov
  • Jairzinho Rozenstruik
  • Derrick Lewis
  • Alexandr Romanov
  • Serghei Spivac
• Losses:
  • Rizvan Kuniev
  • Alexander Volkov
  • Curtis Blaydes

Upcoming Changes

As Almeida prepares to exit the UFC, he faces an uncertain future within mixed martial arts. His previous successes in the ring highlight his potential, but recent outcomes have led to his departure. The upcoming weeks will be crucial in determining where Almeida’s career will head next.