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Personal Information
| Full Name | Jailton Jesus Almeida Júnior |
| Date of Birth | June 28, 1991 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 241 lb (109 kg) |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Reach | 79" |
| Career Stats | 20-3-0 |
| Status | Active |
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Jailton Almeida: A Brief Biography
Jailton Jesus Almeida Junior is a professional mixed martial artist from Brazil who fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the heavyweight division. He was born on June 28, 1991, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and initially wanted to become a footballer as a child. Later, he transitioned into combat sports and made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on September 29, 2012. Almeida fought in multiple professional mixed martial arts promotions before eventually becoming a part of the UFC. He is currently ranked No. 7 in the UFC heavyweight rankings and holds a professional record of 20 wins and 3 losses.
Jailton Almeida Personal Information
| Name | Jailton Jesus Almeida Jr. |
| Age | 33 |
| DOB | June 28, 1991 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Mother Name | - |
| Father name | - |
| Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist |
| Net Worth | $2 million (estimated) |
| Height | 1.93m |
| Weight | 241 lb. |
| Education | - |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Dandara Rodriguez |
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Jailton Almeida's Early Life
Jailton Jesus Almeida Júnior was born and still lives in the Brotas neighborhood of Salvador, Brazil. He initially wanted to become a soccer player but could not afford to join a club due to financial difficulties. He started training in boxing at the age of six and picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 11. Eventually, he began training in mixed martial arts due to his jiu-jitsu training partners.
Almeida worked as a doorman and guard while pursuing his dream of becoming a fighter. Almeida had a tough childhood with divorced parents and 11 siblings, and his older brother went missing after getting involved with a criminal syndicate. He had a 13-2 record in the Brazilian regional circuit before winning the Thunder Fight title. He was then invited to compete in Dana White's Contender Series 39, where he won his bout via second-round submission and was awarded a UFC contract.
Jailton Almeida’s Personal Life
Jailton Almeida was born in Salvador, Brazil to Jamaican parents on June 28, 1991. As a child he aspired to be a soccer player but financial vows of his family forced him to change his career goals. Almeida trained in boxing and then started competing in jiu-jitsu, he eventually became a professional mixed martiala artist in 2012.
Jailton Almeida's parents are divorced and he has 11 siblings. One of Almeida's siblings, his elder brother Alexandre disappeared mysteriously after getting involved with a group of criminals.
Jailton Almeida's Wife
Jailton Almeida is in a relationship with Dandara Rodrigues. Whether the couple have exchanged wedding vows remains unknown as of now, however according to reports it is believed that they have been together for a long time now.
Jailton Almeida's Kids
Whether Jailton Almeida has any kids or not is not publicly known. The Brazilian heavyweight fighter maintains a layer of secrecy around his personal life making the details about it scarce in public domain.
Jailton Almeida's Social Media
Jailton Almeida uses multiple social media platforms to interact with his fellow peers and keep his followers posted globally. His social media profiles can be accessed below:
Jailton Almeida's Net Worth
Jailton Almeida is estimated to have a net worth of around $2 million as of May 2024. His professional mixed martial arts career is the primary source of income for Almeida, whereas he has several endorsement deals with multiple brands which help him consolidate his wealth.
Jailton Almeida's Endorsements
Jailton Almeida has endorsement deals with multiple brands. Apart from his professional mixed martial arts career, he also earns from these lucrative deals. Jailton Almeida endorses brands like Credcesta VISA, SB Saude, Fonte D'Vida, Body Fusion, Stake, Full Violence, and Medvida Brasil.
Jailton Almeida's Record
Jailton Almeida has a professional mixed martial arts record of 20 wins and 3 losses as of May 2024.
| 23 matches | 20 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
Jailton Almeida's MMA Losses
As of May 2024, Jailton Almeida has been defeated three times in his professional mixed martial arts career.
Jailton Almeida vs. Tyago Moreira
Jailton Almeida and Tyago Moreira locked horns with each other at Katana Fight 3 on August 5, 2017. Moreira defeated him by a first-round knockout to win the fight and hand Almeida the first loss of his professional career.
Jailton Almeida vs. Bruno Assis
Jailton Almeida and Bruno Assis squared off against each other at Shoot Brazil 80 on January 28, 2018. Assis handed a unanimous decision defeat to Almeida in the bout, the loss is his second professional mixed martial arts defeat.
Jailton Almeida vs. Curtis Blaydes
Jailton Almeida and Curtis Blaydes faced each other at UFC 299 on March 9, 2014. Blaydes finished him in the second-round and won by a knockout. Almeida suffered the third loss of his professional career in the bout.
Jailton Almeida Championships Won
Jailton Almeida won the FON light heavyweight title on July 13, 2019, by defeating Ednaldo de Oliveira via second round submission at Fight On 6. He On February 21, 2021, Almeida again faced Ednaldo de Oliveira at Thunder Fight 24 for the Thunder Fight heavyweight championship. Almeida submitted him in the first round to win the belt. He is yet to win a title in the UFC.
Jailton Almeida Cars
The details and specifications of Jailton Almeida's cars is not known. He doesn't share much and relatively maintains a low-profile when it comes to his personal life.
Last updated On May 31, 2024
FAQs on Jailton Almeida
A. Almeida has a UFC record of 7 wins and 1 loss.
A. Almeida has a professional MMA record of 20 wins and 3 losses.
A. He is ranked No. 7 in UFC heavyweight rankings.
