CÉSAR ALMEIDA

Rank #15Brazilian· Superfight Team / Rizzo RVT / Corinthians

Height

6' 1"

Reach

—

Stance

Orthodox

Age

Brazilian middleweight César "Cesinha" Almeida relies on an orthodox stance and a background in kickboxing. Training out of São Paulo with Superfight Team, Rizzo RVT, and Corinthians, he is recognized for his striking skills. He previously secured a notable win by outpointing Lucas Fernando during Dana White's Contender Series.

Entering UFC 302, Almeida holds an undefeated professional record of five wins and one no contest. In his most recent bout, he defeated Dylan Budka via TKO from punches. This followed a no contest against Christian Leroy Duncan, his decision victory over Fernando, a knockout of Danilo Souza, and a TKO win against Vitor Costa.

Record entering UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier

Wins

Losses

Draws

5-0-0 (1 NC)

Overall

Previous fights

06vs. Dylan Budka

Win5-0-0·TKO (punches)

UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Apr 6, 2024·Round 2·2:13

05vs. Christian Leroy Duncan

NC4-0-0·No Contest

UFC Fight Night 232·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Nov 18, 2023·Round -·-

04vs. Lucas Fernando

Win3-0-0·Decision (unanimous)

Dana White's Contender Series 57·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Aug 8, 2023·Round 3·5:00

03vs. Danilo Souza

Win2-0-0·KO (punch)

Shooto Brazil 110·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Dec 18, 2021·Round 1·0:45

02vs. Vitor Costa

Win1-0-0·TKO (punches)

Road to Future 1·São Paulo, Brazil

Jun 27, 2021·Round 1·4:51

01vs. Thiago Araujo

Win0-0-0·TKO (punches)

Shooto Brazil 61·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Feb 13, 2016·Round 1·1:08

CÉSAR ALMEIDA

Record entering UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier

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