Jailton Almeida They continue their impressive winning streak. But he faces a difficult task. This weekend at UFC 299, he will take on the UFC heavyweight veteran. curtis blades. This fight is a chance for him to get into the title fight mix.
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Will he be able to continue his winning streak? That will become clear over time. However, we know his previous fights and have a pretty good idea about his fighting style. So ahead of the fight, let's take a closer look at his journey and MMA background.
What makes Jailton Almeida's career so unique?
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Initially, Almeida wanted to be a football player, not a mixed martial artist. However, his dream did not last long due to his family's financial difficulties. However, since his father was also a martial artist and he was introduced to the world of martial arts, it was inevitable that he would pursue a career in martial arts.
Over time, he followed in his father's footsteps and turned to martial arts. His father was a boxer, but his skillset was grounded as a grappler. And in 2018, he became a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which is nothing to be scoffed at. However, he began his martial arts journey as a boxer rather than a grappler at the age of six.
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Additionally, he slowly grew into a complete fighter and rose to become the ultimate fighter in 2021. After his winning season, he was offered a UFC contract and made his UFC debut in 2022 with an impressive victory over Danilo Marquez. He has remained undefeated since then, which is what makes him such an exciting fighter. Additionally, prior to his fight, he is confident in his ability to get his job done.
Almeida makes a bold claim before the battle
It's clear from his comments that Jaylton Almeida is not coming into the UFC as a journeyman, but as a world champion. Ahead of his bout at UFC 299, he revealed that he easily fended off Blaydes and then fought to become world champion. tom aspinall. Plus, there's certainly a chance he could be in the title fight picture if he wins on fight night.
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In an interview he said: “Now I'm coming to his home country to fight him and my career is on the right track. Trust God, I'm going to come out victorious and this year I'm going to put the belt on the line for (Tom Aspinall) You will have to fight.”
It's safe to say that his skill set has made him such a confident and highly skilled fighter. But the challenge that awaits him is perhaps his toughest yet. So I want to know, do you think he will become a champion? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
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