Jailton Almeida’s team has announced that he is moving up to the light heavyweight division following a recent loss to Rizvan Kuniev.
It’s safe to say that Jailton Almeida hasn’t exactly been considered a fan favorite for a while now. He once looked like someone who could make some noise in the UFC heavyweight division, but that has since waned. Between poor performances and a string of losses, it was clear he needed to get a redemptive win on Saturday night, and he couldn’t.
Instead, Jailton Almeida lost to Rizvan Kuniev, and questions immediately arose about what would be next for him. Some reports from, among others Connect cast implied he was interested in moving back down to 205 pounds, which would make sense considering his size and how he has struggled in recent fights.
Now it has been reported that the news has been confirmed MMA fighting Jailton Almeida is allying with the UFC on his plan.
Jailton Almeida’s next step
Almeida’s overall lack of forward pressure and action is one of his biggest downfalls in the eyes of the fans, which in itself is disappointing considering the heavyweight isn’t as deep in his current state as it is. But while the division loses a potentially interesting prospect, it does open some doors for him at light heavyweight.
Longevity is the name of the game in mixed martial arts and Almeida wants to maximize his skills while he is still physically able to do so. Whether this move will pay off remains to be seen, however, and it will be interesting to see what kind of matchmaking he gets.
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