Analysis: Jailton Almeida's reckless style risks knockout against elite heavyweights

Following his victory over Curtis Blaydes, Jailton Almeida's aggressive fighting style drew analysis regarding its sustainability against top competition. While effective against Blaydes, the commentary notes that Almeida absorbed numerous strikes and his forward-charging approach could lead to knockout losses against fighters like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. Positive observations included Almeida's increasingly heavy hands even in the third round, improved striking variety including elbow work under coach Mike Winkeljohn, and strong takedown defense against Blaydes' wrestling attempts. The analysis suggests his fighting persona aligns well with Dana White and Donald Trump's preferences, but questions remain about its effectiveness against elite strikers. Derrick Lewis is mentioned as a potential future opponent.