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Jailton Almeida eyes UFC heavyweight title fight in 2024, calls for Tai Tuivasa clash following Charlotte win

Jailton Almeida eyes title fight in 2024 calls for Tai Tuivasa fight after UFC Charlotte winOff the back of another standout victory in the main event of UFC Fight Night Charlotte, Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida believes he’s destined to fight for promotional heavyweight gold as soon as next year, eyeing a fight with Australian favorite, Tai Tuivasa next. Almeida, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series, has enjoyed a stunning […]

Jailton Almeida eyes title fight in 2024 calls for Tai Tuivasa fight after UFC Charlotte win

Off the back of another standout victory in the main event of UFC Fight Night Charlotte, Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida believes he’s destined to fight for promotional heavyweight gold as soon as next year, eyeing a fight with Australian favorite, Tai Tuivasa next.

Almeida, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series, has enjoyed a stunning 15 month stay with the promotion since his debut early last year, last night turning in a dominant opening round rear-naked choke submission win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in his first headliner under the promotion’s banner. 

Improving to 19-2 with his first round submission victory, Almeida landed his fifth consecutive triumph under the banner of the UFC since he debuted back in February of last year.

Jailton Almeida eyes 2024 championship pursuit

Confirming his plans to lure current undisputed heavyweight champion, Jon Jones to a future title fight before the gold holder’s expected retirement later this year, Almeida claimed he would be fighting for championship spoils before the end of next year.

“I’m taking this as a ladder full of steps, and I’m very happy to be looking into the top-10 right now and by the end of the year make it to seventh or sixth,” Jailton Almeida said through a translator during his post-fight media appearance. “Then next year, maybe go and shoot for the title we all dream of.” 

As for his next fight, Almeida suggested a return at UFC 294 in October on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE – calling out heavyweight knockout artist, Tuivasa.

“Of course, UFC Abu Dhabi or UFC Brazil around October,” Jailton Almeida said. “I want Tai Tuivasa. Either he comes to Brazil and feels the energy down there, or perhaps go to Abu Dhabi, where I heard he actually does his camps. So no worries, we can do that. We’ll make the effort and go for him.” 

Jailton Almeida praised after UFC Charlotte win: ‘He should get the hype Khamzat Chimaev got’

Jailton AlmeidaJailton Almeida extended his win streak to five with a first-round submission victory at UFC Charlotte on Saturday. ‘Malhadinho’ made easy work of No. 9 ranked heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the afternoon’s main event showcase. ‘Bigi Boi’ attempted to bring some early pressure in order to get Almeida backpedaling as a way to combat […]

Jailton Almeida

Jailton Almeida extended his win streak to five with a first-round submission victory at UFC Charlotte on Saturday.

‘Malhadinho’ made easy work of No. 9 ranked heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the afternoon’s main event showcase. ‘Bigi Boi’ attempted to bring some early pressure in order to get Almeida backpedaling as a way to combat an inevitable takedown attempt from the Brazilian standout. Unfortunately for Rozenstruik, his efforts were ineffective as Almeida was able to wrestle the big man down and dominate, as expected.

Securing a rear-naked choke submission in the opening round, Jailton Almeida should find himself ranked in the division’s top ten come Monday morning. He’ll also find his bank account a lot fatter as his finish scored him a $50,000 performance bonus courtesy of UFC President Dana White.

Almeida is now 5-0 inside the Octagon and 19-2 overall. All of his wins under the UFC banner have come by way of finish, including his 2021 appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series against Nasrudin Nasrudinov. Soon-to-be sitting firmly in the division’s top ten, Almeida is ready to make a big leap up the ladder, calling out fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa for a heavyweight clash during his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier.

His opponent, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, will go back to the drawing board after dropping four of his last six contests, though those defeats have come against a who’s who of heavyweight elites including Ciryl Gane, Curtis Blaydes, Alexander Volkov, and of course, Jailton Almeida.

Following Almeida’s highlight-reel-worthy finish, MMA fans and fighters flooded Twitter with praise for the budding Brazilian superstar.

MMA Twitter Responds to Jailton Almeida’s First-Round Submission Finish at UFC Charlotte:

Jailton Almeida praised after UFC Charlotte win: ‘He should get the hype Khamzat Chimaev got’

Jailton AlmeidaJailton Almeida extended his win streak to five with a first-round submission victory at UFC Charlotte on Saturday. ‘Malhadinho’ made easy work of No. 9 ranked heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the afternoon’s main event showcase. ‘Bigi Boi’ attempted to bring some early pressure in order to get Almeida backpedaling as a way to combat […]

Jailton Almeida

Jailton Almeida extended his win streak to five with a first-round submission victory at UFC Charlotte on Saturday.

‘Malhadinho’ made easy work of No. 9 ranked heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the afternoon’s main event showcase. ‘Bigi Boi’ attempted to bring some early pressure in order to get Almeida backpedaling as a way to combat an inevitable takedown attempt from the Brazilian standout. Unfortunately for Rozenstruik, his efforts were ineffective as Almeida was able to wrestle the big man down and dominate, as expected.

Securing a rear-naked choke submission in the opening round, Jailton Almeida should find himself ranked in the division’s top ten come Monday morning. He’ll also find his bank account a lot fatter as his finish scored him a $50,000 performance bonus courtesy of UFC President Dana White.

Almeida is now 5-0 inside the Octagon and 19-2 overall. All of his wins under the UFC banner have come by way of finish, including his 2021 appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series against Nasrudin Nasrudinov. Soon-to-be sitting firmly in the division’s top ten, Almeida is ready to make a big leap up the ladder, calling out fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa for a heavyweight clash during his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier.

His opponent, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, will go back to the drawing board after dropping four of his last six contests, though those defeats have come against a who’s who of heavyweight elites including Ciryl Gane, Curtis Blaydes, Alexander Volkov, and of course, Jailton Almeida.

Following Almeida’s highlight-reel-worthy finish, MMA fans and fighters flooded Twitter with praise for the budding Brazilian superstar.

MMA Twitter Responds to Jailton Almeida’s First-Round Submission Finish at UFC Charlotte:

Jailton Almeida blasts through Jairzinho Rozenstruik with quickfire rear naked choke – UFC Charlotte Highlights

Jailton Almeida lands quickfire submission win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in headliner UFC CharlotteRemaining promotional-perfect in tonight’s UFC Charlotte headliner, streaking Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida manages to dispatch heavy-hitting Suriname native, Jairzinho Rozenstruik with a first round rear-naked choke — in patented dominant fashion. Almeida, who entered his first organizational main event tonight as the #12 ranked heavyweight contender, scores his second finish of the year, having taken […]

Jailton Almeida lands quickfire submission win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in headliner UFC Charlotte

Remaining promotional-perfect in tonight’s UFC Charlotte headliner, streaking Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida manages to dispatch heavy-hitting Suriname native, Jairzinho Rozenstruik with a first round rear-naked choke — in patented dominant fashion.

Almeida, who entered his first organizational main event tonight as the #12 ranked heavyweight contender, scores his second finish of the year, having taken home a one-sided ground strikes TKO win over Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 283 back in January in his native Brazil.

Traversing kickboxing talent, Rozenstruik tonight in dominant fashion, Almeida, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series, the Brazilian managed to take down the former on his first attempt, landing a bull-rushing double-leg takedown.

Patiently waiting for an opening, Almeida was rewarded for his composure, as Rozenstruik moved to his back during a sweep attempt, allowing the Brazilian to take his back, sink in both hooks and latch onto a rear-naked choke submission success.

Below, catch the highlights from Jailton Almeida’s submission win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Jailton Almeida hopes to lure ‘All time best’ Jon Jones into UFC championship fight before retirement

Jailton Almeida eyes future title fight with all time best Jon Jones before UFC retireEn route to championship contention ahead of his first headlining outing with the promotion this weekend, surging Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida claims he hopes current heavyweight champion, Jon Jones prolongs his career – long enough to setup a championship showdown between the two. Almeida, who boasts an impressive 18-2 professional record, looks to take a […]

Jailton Almeida eyes future title fight with all time best Jon Jones before UFC retire

En route to championship contention ahead of his first headlining outing with the promotion this weekend, surging Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida claims he hopes current heavyweight champion, Jon Jones prolongs his career – long enough to setup a championship showdown between the two.

Almeida, who boasts an impressive 18-2 professional record, looks to take a big step toward title contention in the heavyweight ranks this weekend, taking main event honors for the first time during his brief Octagon tenure, as he headlines UFC Fight Night Charlotte.

The prolific finisher – a product of Dana White’s Contender Series, will take on Suriname-born kickboxing talent, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, with the aim to take the latter’s #9 rank in the heavyweight division.

4-0 since his transition to the UFC just last year, Almeida debuted with a win over compatriot, Danilo Marques, before recording back-to-back stoppages over both Parker Porter, and Anton Turkajl, and then stopping veteran perennial contender, Shamil Abdurakhimov with strikes back in January on home soil at UFC 283 in his native Brazil.

Jailton Almeida speaks of his game plan for a future Jon Jones title fight

And heaping great praise on current heavyweight champion, Jon Jones ahead of his return at UFC on ABC 4 this weekend, Almeida spoke of his hope to finally fight the Endicott veteran before his retirement.

“I hope he (Jon Jones) stays,” Jailton Almeida told MMA Fighting. “I hope he beats (Stipe) Miocic and said, ‘I’ll do one more fight. Put me in against anyone.’ it would be very satisfying if they [the UFC] put me there. It’s like completing the game. Fighting and beating the all-time best.” 

“This fight would be very difficult for me,” Jailton Almeida explained. “Jon Jones is a complete fighter, everybody knows that. He’s very versatile in everything he does. I’d let things go and focus on his weak spots to catch him. Study the fight early on and try to do my thing to finish the fight.” 

UFC Charlotte: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida – Betting Preview

UFC Charlotte Rozenstruik vs Almeida Betting PreviewTaking main event honors for the first time during his naive Octagon tenure, emerging Brazilian heavyweight contender, Jailton Almeida is fastly closing as a massive betting favorite to continue his promotional perfect ascension in Charlotte, North Carolina when pitted against Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Almeida, the current #12 ranked heavyweight contender, has enjoyed a roughshod run through […]

UFC Charlotte Rozenstruik vs Almeida Betting Preview

Taking main event honors for the first time during his naive Octagon tenure, emerging Brazilian heavyweight contender, Jailton Almeida is fastly closing as a massive betting favorite to continue his promotional perfect ascension in Charlotte, North Carolina when pitted against Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

Almeida, the current #12 ranked heavyweight contender, has enjoyed a roughshod run through heavyweight contenders since his promotion from Dana White’s Contender Series back in February of last year.

Debuting in the Octagon with a knockout win over compatriot, Danilo Marques, the Bahia native has since lodged consecutive triumphs over Parker Porter, Anton Turkalj, and in his native Brazil at UFC 283 back in January, Shamil Abdurakhimov, to land within the promotion’s top-15 rankings at heavyweight.

As for Suriname kickboxing talent, Rozenstruik, the #9 rated challenger managed to snap his two fight losing skid to division elite Curtis Blaydes, and Alexander Volkov back in December with a knockout win over Chris Daukaus – earning a Performance of the Night bonus.

A four-year veteran under the banner of the UFC, Rozenstruik had embarked on a stunning four-fight winning streak before suffering a spectacular 20-second one-punch KO loss to former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou in 2020 during the height of an uncertain period for the promotion. 

And amid the impressive run of Almeida in the Octagon since landing under the Dana White-led banner back in February, BetWay currently field the Brazilian as an impressive -550 betting favorite to defeat Rozenstruik. 

13-4 and holding some remarkable knockout wins over competition including the likes of former champions, Andrei Arlovski, and Junior dos Santos as well as perennial contender, Alistair Overeem – Rozenstruik is still placed as a massive +400 betting underdog to hand Almeida his first promotional defeat over at BetWay. 

In the night’s co-headliner, one-time light heavyweight title challenger, Anthony Smith has been drawn against another emerging Brazilian striker – taking on Johnny Walker over the course of three rounds in an eye-catching showdown. 

Making his first outing since suffering an ankle injury against Magomed Ankalaev in his most recent walk last July, Nebraska veteran, Smith is closing as a very slight underdog to take out the Rio de Janiero native at +105.

Stopping Scottish grappler, Paul Craig with elbow strikes at UFC 283 back in January of home soil, Walker, another product of Dana White’s Contender Series, is himself closing as a betting favorite at -120 to hand Smith his second consecutive defeat. 

Undefeated Portmarnock talent, Ian Machado Garry also returns in North Carolina this weekend – with a chance to break into the welterweight division’s top-15 rankings when pitted with Californian striking veteran, Daniel Rodriguez.

Turning in a recent stoppage win over Kenan Song at UFC 285 in March, Garry, a former Cage Warriors gold holder is himself currently closing as a close -275 favorite to continue his undefeated streak, with Rodriguez a respectable +210 underdog. 

Yet to go the distance throughout his 18 fight winning career, lodging an impressive seven knockout wins and a further 11 triumphs via submission, Almeida is a massive -350 betting favorite to finish the fight against Rozenstruik this weekend – via any method, in fact.