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Jailton Almeida wants to stay at heavyweight, calls out Andrei Arlovski

Light heavyweight Jailton Almeida liked the feeling of fighting at heavyweight.

After moving up a division to face Parker Porter on short notice at UFC Vegas 55 and finishing the fight in the first round, the Brazilian felt good about his performance and wants to try it again against a seasoned veteran.

On his official Twitter account, Jailton called out former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, praising the veteran’s current streak and track record. Given how the ‘Pitbull’ hardly ever turns fights down and is used to facing rising prospects, the Brazilian believes he has a good chance of getting his wish granted.