How Many Siblings Does Jailton Almeida Have? All About the UFC Heavyweight’s Family

Published 03/09/2024, 11:54 AM EST

Jailton Almeida, the heavyweight prospect is a threat to everyone in the heavyweight division. He has made a mark in the sport in a short space of time and will test himself against a legend of the game. At UFC 299, this weekend, he is squaring off against Curtis Blaydes in the main card.

However, ahead of the fight, let’s take a step back and focus more on his life outside of fighting. More specifically, let’s take a closer look at all there is to know about his family members and much more.

Is Jailton Almeida a single child?

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Almeida’s father is a boxer and got him into combat sports at a very young age. Meanwhile, not a lot is disclosed about his mother’s occupation but we do know that his parents are divorced. In addition, as per several reports, he has 11 other siblings.

Apart from that, he is a family man through and through. He is in a relationship with Dandara Rodrigues. Amongst other things, she is an entrepreneur and recently launched her line of swimwear. Safe to say, she is a celebrity in her own right.

Moreover, According to several reports, it is unclear if the two are dating each other. Their personal life is away from the public limelight and not a lot is disclosed. However, it is certain that when it comes to fighting, Almeida appears to be promising. He is aware of the opportunity that lies ahead of him and hopes to get the best out of it.

Almeida makes a bold claim ahead of his fight

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Blaydes is not an opponent to be understated by anyone in the heavyweight division. He is a highly skilled fighter, especially on the ground. However, Almeida is here to dispute and contest that as he makes a bold statement. Ahead of the fight, he asserts that this contest will determine who is the best grappler in the heavyweight division.

In an interview, with the UFC, he said, “Let’s see who’s the best grappler in the division. He calls himself the best grappler, but my time has come,” He added, “I’m humble, my feet are on the ground and I’m putting in the work showing what I can do, so, on Saturday, we will see what will happen in the arena and who truly is the best grappler in the division.”

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It appears that the prospect is short of no confidence. However, will he be able to back up his talk? Let’s find out fight night. Until then, share your predictions with us in the comments below.

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Harddit Bedi is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With over 2 years of writing experience, Harddit started his ES journey covering boxing and then moved to MMA. For that same reason, he is a top choice for cross-sports coverage.

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How Many Siblings Does Jailton Almeida Have? All About the UFC Heavyweight’s Family

Is Jailton Almeida a single child?

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Almeida makes a bold claim ahead of his fight