Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Almeida vs Alhassan
Jan. 11, 2025
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 235
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 401
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Brazil
Fighting style
Striker
Age
36
Height
73.00
Weight
185.50
Octagon Debut
Apr. 6, 2024
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
43.00
- Pro since 2016 (five-year break between debut and second fight)
- Five wins by KO
- Four first-round finishes
- Wins in 68 and 38 seconds
- Origin of nickname: “Family nickname.”
UFC Fight Night (1/11/25) Almeida knocked out Abdul Razak Alhassan at 4:16 of the first round
UFC 307 (10/5/24) Almeida won a three round unanimous decision over Ihor Potieria
UFC 302 (6/1/24) Almeida lost a three round split decision to Roman Koplov
UFC Fight Night (4/6/24) Almeida stopped Dylan Budka via strikes at 2:13 of the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode one (8/8/23) Almeida won a three round unanimous decision over Lucas Fernando
When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 18, to lose weight.
Training: Striking in the morning, MMA in the afternoon and night, then mental training/recovery
What ranks and titles have you held? WKN kickboxing world Champion, WGP Kickboxing Champion
Do you have any heroes? My mother is my greatest heroine.
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I’ll be among the best in the world, seeking the top of martial arts.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I graduated with a degree in physical education.
What was your job before you started fighting? Security, electronics technician, machining of lathes.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fought in a stadium that had more than 10,000 people in the audience.
