Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on June 1, 2024. The heavyweight bout is scheduled for the main card at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier at the Prudential Center in Newark, United States.
The No.7 ranked heavyweight contender in the UFC, Jailton Almeida is coming off a loss to Curtis Blaydes in his last fight. The bout took place at UFC 299 on March 9, 2034, at 0:36 in the second round. Meanwhile, Alexander Romanov is coming off a unanimous decision win against Blagoy Ivanov on July 1, 2023, and is currently ranked as the No.13 heavyweight contender in the UFC.
To sum up, the upcoming matchup on June 1, 2024, is equally important for both the heavyweights. For Almeida, it is his chance to bounce back from the knockout loss and secure his place as the top ten heavyweights in the promotion. Whereas, Romanov has his chance to defeat a prominent opponent like Almeida and earn a spot as the top ten contender in the division.
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov Stats
| Stats | Jailton Almeida | Alexander Romanov |
| MMA Record | 20-3-0 | 17-2-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Heavyweight) | No.7 ranked heavyweight contender | No.13 ranked heavyweight contender |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Moldovan |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 241 lbs | 264 lbs |
| Reach | 79 in | 75 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 65% | 52% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 60% | 54% |
| Takedown Defense | 75% | 20% |
| Win Streak (Active) | - | 1 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2016 |
Jailton Almeida MMA Record
With over a decade of expertise in the sport, Jailton Almeida currently boasts a record of 20 wins and 3 losses in MMA so far. The majority of his wins are via submission(12), and knockout(7), respectively. The heavyweight also holds 14 first-round finishes and the fact that he was on a 15-fight win streak till his last fight makes his fight resume more decorated.
| 23 matches | 20 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
Alexander Romanov MMA Record
Starting his professional career in 2016, Alexander Romanov currently boasts a record of 17 wins and 2 losses in MMA so far. The majority of his wins are via submission(9), and knockout(6). Moreover, he holds 11 first-round finishes that decorate his fight resume.
| 19 matches | 17 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
FAQs on Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov
A. Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on June 1, 2024.
A. The heavyweight bout is scheduled for the main card at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier at the Prudential Center in Newark, United States.
A. With over a decade of expertise in the sport, Jailton Almeida currently boasts a record of 20 wins and 3 losses in MMA so far.
A. Starting his professional career in 2016, Alexander Romanov currently boasts a record of 17 wins and 2 losses in MMA so far.
A. Jailton Almeida is currently 32 years old.
