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Jailton Almeida joined Russian promotion ACA's heavyweight division on February 21, 2026, a week after UFC release following losses to Alexander Volkov and Riz Kuniev. He declined offers from PFL, RIZIN, KSW, Oktagon, and a one-fight deal vs. Junior dos Santos on Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano Netflix card. Opted for four-fight ACA contract, considering light heavyweight drop. With 22-5 record and strong UFC stoppages, this move revives his career outside UFC. Debut fight pending; impacts free agency landscape.
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