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Prospect To Watch – Cesar Almeida

UFC Middleweight Cesar Almeida Looks To Build Off An Excellent Debut In A Primetime Opportunity At UFC 302 On June 1.

By Gavin Porter, On X @ItsGavinPorter • May. 22, 2024

Every so often, a highly touted kickboxing champion decides to make the move to mixed martial arts, and when they do, extra eyes are on them from the beginning. Two of the most recent notable kickboxers that made the transition and lived up to expectations are Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira.

Their success and rivalry are well-documented, and now Cesar Almeida, who also has history with “Poatan,” has made his way to the UFC.