Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida is an upcoming MMA fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to take place in the preliminary card of UFC 299 on March 9, 2024. Jailton Almeida, who maintains a record of 20 wins and 2 losses (20-2-0), will square off against Curtis ‘Razor’ Blaydes, who holds a professional record of 17 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no-contest (17-4-0 (1NC)).
This fight was initially scheduled to be the main event for UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis in November 2023, but Blaydes withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons.
On November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222, Curtis Blaydes competed against Serghei Pavlovich. Unfortunately, he came up short in the bout, experiencing a loss via TKO in the first round. On the other hand, his opponent, Jailton Almeida, won his last fight against Derrick Lewis via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 231.
Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Curtis Blaydes | Jailton Almeida |
| MMA Record | 17-4-0 (1NC) | 23-10-0(1NC) |
| UFC Ranking (Heavyweight) | 5 | 7 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | American | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 263 lb (119 kg) | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Reach | 80 in | 79 in |
| Leg Reach | 46 in | 43.5 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 49% | 64% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 53% | 55% |
| Takedown Defense | 33% | 75% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 15 |
| MMA Debut | 2014 | 2012 |
Curtis Blaydes Record
Curtis Blaydes holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no-contest (17-4-0 (1NC)). Among his wins, 12 were achieved by knockout and 5 via decision. He is also a 3-time recipient of Performance of the Night bonuses.
| 22 matches | 17 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 4 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Jailton Almeida Record
In Jailton Almeida’s long career in professional MMA, he holds a record of 20 wins and 2 losses (20-2-0). Of his 20 victories, 7 came via knockout, 12 by submitting his opponent, and only one win by decision.
| 22 matches | 20 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
Last Updated On March 6, 2024
FAQs
A. Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida is scheduled for March 9, 2024, at the preliminary card of UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2.
A. Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida is set to take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States.
A. Curtis Blaydes holds an MMA record of 17-4-0 (1NC) and is currently the No.5th ranked UFC heavyweight.
A. Jailton Almeida holds a record of 20 wins to 2 losses (20-2-0).
A. Curtis Blaydes is of American nationality.
A. Curtis Blaydes is 33 years old as of March 2024.
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