Jailton Almeida Complete Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jailton Jesus Almeida Júnior |
| Nickname | Malhadinho |
| Date of Birth | June 28, 1991 |
| Age | 34 years (as of mid-2025) |
| BirthPlace | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Residence | Brazil |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (≈191-193 cm) |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 79 in (≈201 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Galpão da Luta |
| Pro MMA Record | 22 wins, 3 losses |
| Wins by KO/TKO | 8 |
| Wins by Submission | 13 |
| Losses by KO/TKO | 2 |
| Losses by Decision | 1 |
| Rankings | #5 in UFC Heavyweight Division (as of mid-2025) |
| Notable Achievements | Multiple Performance of the Night bonuses; holds records for top ground control, fewest strikes absorbed in heavyweight division |
| Net Worth | Estimated USD ~$2 million |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Awards and Nominations
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2012 – Turned professional in MMA.
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2019-2021 – Fought in regional promotions; secured solid record that earned attention.
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2021-2022 – Debuted in Dana White’s Contender Series; later joined UFC in heavyweight.
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2023 – Defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik via submission; also beat Derrick Lewis via unanimous decision, setting high control time on ground in that fight.
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2024 – Submitted Alexandr Romanov in first round; only UFC loss came by knockout against Curtis Blaydes.
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2025 – Knocked out Serghei Spivac in the first round at UFC 311
Frequently Asked Questions about Jailton Almeida
Q: How old is Jailton Almeida?
A: He is 34 years old.
Q: How tall is he?
A: He is about 6 ft 3 in (≈191-193 cm).
Q: What is his professional MMA record?
A: 22 wins, 3 losses.
Q: What is his fighting style?
A: Strong Brazilian jiu-jitsu background, excellent grappling and control, orthodox stance, heavy ground game.
Q: What weight class does he fight in?
A: Heavyweight.
Q: What is his net worth?
A: Estimated around USD $2 million.
Q: What is he best known for?
A: Dominating ground control in heavyweight fights, multiple submission victories, and maintaining high-performance stats in the UFC.
