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Struggles in UFC debut
Almeida lost to Martin Buday via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Making his UFC debut as a -250 favorite, Almeida looked awful against a lower-level opponent. One of the most talented BJJ specialists in the world, Almeida landed just 1-of-11 takedown attempts. His wrestling looked terrible, and he offered nothing on the feet. Perhaps this shouldn't come as a surprise given the fact the Brazilian entered the evening with all of six professional fights under his belt at age 35. That said, surely any heavyweight with any future potential whatsoever should be putting forth a better effort against an opponent like Buday.
Making his UFC debut as a -250 favorite, Almeida looked awful against a lower-level opponent. One of the most talented BJJ specialists in the world, Almeida landed just 1-of-11 takedown attempts. His wrestling looked terrible, and he offered nothing on the feet. Perhaps this shouldn't come as a surprise given the fact the Brazilian entered the evening with all of six professional fights under his belt at age 35. That said, surely any heavyweight with any future potential whatsoever should be putting forth a better effort against an opponent like Buday.
Making UFC debut vs. Buday
Almeida will take on Martin Buday in a heavyweight bout at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Almeida is set to make his debut with the UFC after spending time with ONE Championship. He went 5-1 in that promotion, and now he'll face a UFC fighter in Buday who is currently 6-1 and coming off two straight wins.
Almeida is set to make his debut with the UFC after spending time with ONE Championship. He went 5-1 in that promotion, and now he'll face a UFC fighter in Buday who is currently 6-1 and coming off two straight wins.