CÉSAR ALMEIDA

Hailing from Brazil, César Almeida is an orthodox middleweight fighter who trains with the groups Rizzo RVT, Superfight Team, and Corinthians. Known by his nickname "Cesinha," the striker initially built his combat sports reputation competing in respected kickboxing promotions such as Glory and WGP. He successfully transitioned his precise stand-up skills into mixed martial arts, where he earned five knockout victories prior to his appearance at UFC 329.

Heading into his July 2026 bout, Almeida holds a professional record of six victories and two defeats. His initial Octagon run featured a technical knockout of Dylan Budka, which was followed by a split decision loss to Roman Kopylov. The Brazilian then secured consecutive wins, defeating Ihor Potieria on the judges' scorecards and earning a knockout victory against Abdul Razak Alhassan. In his latest outing before this event, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Cezary Oleksiejczuk.