UFC President Dana White is over the moon when it comes to Jailton Almeida’s potential.
Almeida was in the main event of UFC on ABC 4 this past Saturday (May 13). He took on Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who was the number nine heavyweight in the UFC. Almeida sat in 12th place, but would earn his spot in the top 10 after defeating “Biggy Boy”. Almeida scored a first-round submission finish via rear choke for his 14th straight win.
Praise for Dana White Heaps on Gilton Almeida
Dana White chatted with reporters during UFC Charlotte Post-fight press conference. During the press, the UFC boss admitted he was in awe of Almeida.
“I have a lot of high hopes for this kid,” White said. “I think it will be something special.”
Almeida is looking forward to a match with Tai Tuivasa next. He told members of the media that his hope is to fight for the UFC Heavyweight Championship in 2024.
“I’m very happy looking at the top 10 right now, and by the end of the year I’ll be in seventh or sixth,” said Almeida. “Then next year, maybe go get the title we all dream of.”
Sitting atop the UFC’s heavyweight division are the likes of Sergei Pavlovich, Stipe Miocic, Cyril Gunn, Curtis Blades, and Tom Aspinall. Then, of course, there’s the UFC Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones. With Jones hinting at retirement, Almeida may not stand a chance against “Bones.” Even if that is the case, he will likely get a title opportunity if he continues to extend his winning streak.
Since suffering the second loss of his MMA career in early 2018, Gilton Almeida has remained in the winning streak. How long will that last, but for now, there is a potential new contender for the title in the emerging heavyweight division.