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Five Jailton Almeida Fights To Watch Before UFC 299

Take A Look At Five Of Jailton Almeida’s Best UFC Fights As He Prepares To Face Curtis Blaydes At UFC 299: O’Malley vs Vera 2.

By Gavin Porter • Mar. 6, 2024

The rise to contender status has been a fast one for Jailton Almeida, as the 32-year-old heavyweight jumped out to a 6-0 record in the UFC.

The Brazilian heavyweight has showed flashes of star power when he earned his spot on the roster thanks to a win on season 5 of Dana White’s Contender Series. After winning his UFC debut at light heavyweight, he decided to move up a division.