Jailton Almeida vs. Ciryl Gane: A High-Stakes Showdown
A clash with Ciryl Gane (#2 heavyweight) is an exciting and logical next step. Gane, a former interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, boasts a unique combination of elite striking and movement for a heavyweight. A matchup between Almeida and Gane would pit Almeida’s grappling dominance against Gane’s technical striking.
For Almeida, this fight represents a chance to leapfrog into the upper echelon of the heavyweight division and position himself as a legitimate title contender. For Gane, it’s an opportunity to maintain his status as one of the top heavyweights and prove he can handle a surging contender with a versatile skill set.
The bout would likely come down to whether Almeida can implement his ground game or if Gane can keep the fight standing and utilize his striking arsenal. This stylistic clash promises to deliver an intriguing and competitive contest.
Jailton Almeida: Last 5 Fights
1. Win vs. Serghei Spivac – TKO (punches) at UFC 311 (Jan 18, 2025)
* Showcased his ability to dominate on the ground and finish with strikes.
2. Win vs. Alexander Romanov – Submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC 302 (Jun 1, 2024)
* Displayed exceptional grappling in a quick submission victory.
3. Loss vs. Curtis Blaydes – KO (punches) at UFC 299 (Mar 9, 2024)
* Struggled against a top contender’s striking power.
4. Win vs. Derrick Lewis – Decision (unanimous) at UFC Fight Night (Nov 4, 2023)
* Dominated over five rounds with a mix of grappling and striking.
5. Win vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik – Submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC on ABC (May 13, 2023)
* Secured a quick finish with his signature grappling skills.
Ciryl Gane: Last 5 Fights
1. Win vs. Alexander Volkov – Decision (split) at UFC 310 (Dec 7, 2024)
* A close and technical striking battle.
2. Win vs. Serghei Spivac – TKO (punches) at UFC Fight Night (Sep 2, 2023)
* Overwhelmed his opponent with precise striking.
3. Loss vs. Jon Jones – Submission (guillotine choke) at UFC 285 (Mar 4, 2023)
* Fell short in a title fight against a legendary grappler.
4. Win vs. Tai Tuivasa – KO (punches) at UFC Fight Night (Sep 3, 2022)
* Earned a highlight-reel knockout in an action-packed fight.
5. Loss vs. Francis Ngannou – Decision (unanimous) at UFC 270 (Jan 22, 2022)
* Tested in a five-round battle for the undisputed title.
With both fighters eager to climb the heavyweight ladder, a matchup between Almeida and Gane could headline a major UFC event and provide clarity on the future title picture. Can Almeida’s grappling nullify Gane’s striking, or will the Frenchman’s technical prowess prevail?
