Almeida concludes his match against Rosenstrike as the main attraction of UFC on ABC 4
In the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, the UFC on ABC 4 tournament unfolded over two action-packed days, culminating on May 13-14. The main event was a heavyweight clash between Jairzinho Rozenstruik (No9, Suriname, 13-5) and the rising Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida (No12, Brazil, 19-2).
Jailton Almeida, known for his explosive grappling and submission skills, showcased his prowess in the octagon. Recognized for applying relentless pressure and demonstrating technical depth in ground-based fights, Almeida is a force to be reckoned with in the UFC heavyweight division.
In a stunning display of dominance, Almeida secured a victory against Rozenstruik in the first round via rear-naked choke at the 3:43 mark. This marked Almeida's debut in the main event and a significant milestone in his UFC career.
Regarding his overall MMA record, Almeida boasts an impressive 38 wins and 11 losses, according to the latest comprehensive data. However, specific details from the search results confirming his exact record post-UFC on ABC 4 are not readily available.
In the co-main event, Anthony Smith (No5, USA, 35-18) suffered his second consecutive loss, falling to Johnny Walker (Brazil, 20-7) via unanimous decision.
Other notable victories included Mandy "Monster" Bom (Germany) winning by technical decision over Ji-Yeon Kim (South Korea) in the Women's Atomweight division, Taila "Tai Thai" Santos (Brazil) finishing Jessica-Rose Clark (Australia) by rear-naked choke in the 3rd round in the Women's Bantamweight, and Carlos "Black Jag" Ulberg (New Zealand) finishing Igor "The Duke" Potiery (Ukraine) via TKO in the first round in the light heavyweight division.
Karl Williams (USA) extended his winning streak, defeating Chase Sherman (USA) by unanimous decision in the Heavyweight division. Matt "The Immortal" Brown (USA) knocked out Court "Crusher" McGee (USA) in the 1st round, Brian Battle (USA) knocked out Gabriel Green (USA) at 14 seconds of the 1st round in a Catchweight up to 78.5 kg bout, and Ian "The Future" Garry (Ireland) finished Daniel Rodriguez (USA) via TKO in the first round in the welterweight division.
Alex "Big Dawg" Morono (USA) choked out Tim Means (USA) with a guillotine in the second round in the welterweight division, and Douglas Silva de Andrade (Brazil) won by unanimous decision over Cody Stamann (USA) in the Bantamweight division.
Performance of the Night bonuses were awarded to Matt Brown, Jailton Almeida, Carlos Ulberg, Ian Garry, and Brian Battle. UFC President Dana White commented on Almeida's latest victory, stating that he has potential to be a star in the heavyweight division.
In his post-fight interview, Almeida expressed admiration for undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov and named Australian knockout artist Tai Tuivasa (14-6) as his desired next opponent. Almeida prefers to finish fights on the ground with rear-naked chokes or ground and pound, making him a formidable adversary in the octagon.
Jailton Almeida demonstrated his mixed-martial-arts skills, particularly his explosive grappling and submission skills, during the UFC on ABC 4 tournament. In the main event, he secured a win against Jairzinho Rozenstruik with a rear-naked choke, showcasing his dominance in the UFC heavyweight division.
