Ricardo Almeida

"Big Dog"

13-5-0

Brazil / United StatesLast 5

Grappling 11-7

Last fight: Loss vs Mike Pyle · Unanimous Decision · Mar 19, 2011

13-5-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Mike PyleUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 128: Shogun vs Jones·March 19, 2011

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Ricardo Almeida holds a professional MMA record of 13-5-0. Almeida has won 13 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Almeida lands 2.25 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 4.23 takedowns per 15 minutes. Almeida also has 18 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: March 19, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Nov 29, 1976
Age: 49
Nationality: Brazil / United States
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Mike Pyle
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· Mar 19, 2011· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 21-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs TJ Grant
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck· Dec 11, 2010· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 16-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Matt Hughes
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 45-7
SUB
R1 · 3:15
WIN
vs Matt Brown
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 11-8
SUB
R2 · 3:30
WIN
vs Kendall Grove
UFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 10-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matt Horwich
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· Apr 1, 2009· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 24-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Patrick Cote
UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin· Jul 5, 2008· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 13-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rob Yundt
UFC 81: BREAKING POINT· Feb 2, 2008· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Ryo Chonan
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 3· May 23, 2004· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 6-4
UD
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nate Marquardt×1Title bout · Title win #1
Pancrase 127· Nov 30, 2003· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 19-6-1
SUB
R1 · 4:53
WIN
vs Kazuo Misaki
Pancrase 124· Aug 31, 2003· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 10-3-1
MD
WIN
vs Yuki Sasaki
Pancrase 118· Apr 12, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 13-7-1
UD
WIN
vs Ikuhisa Minowa
Pancrase 116· Feb 16, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 22-17-8
UD
WIN
vs Osami Shibuya
Pancrase 113· Nov 30, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 27-27-12
SUB
R1 · 3:25
LOSS
vs Andrei Semenov
UFC 35: Throwdown· Jan 11, 2002· Middleweight· 2-2 vs 22-2
TKO
R2 · 2:01
WIN
vs Eugene Jackson
UFC 33: Victory In Vegas· Sep 28, 2001· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 11-6-1
SUB
R1 · 4:06
LOSS
vs Matt Lindland
UFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 5-0
DQ
R3 · 4:21
WIN
vs Akira Shoji
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 12: Cold Fury· Dec 9, 2000· Openweight· 1-0 vs 8-4-5
UD
R2 · 10:00

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

Punch power54

Kick power79

Punch speed53

Kick speed84

Accuracy59

Takedowns97

Ground striking96

Submissions96

Chin72

Body strength82

Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 13-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.25per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.36per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.23per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed38%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 6-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.25per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.36per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.23per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed38%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1718▼22
Peak: 1746May 23, 2004
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ricardo Almeida fight next?

Ricardo Almeida has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ricardo Almeida's record?

Ricardo Almeida's professional MMA record is 13-5-0.

Who is Ricardo Almeida fighting next?

Ricardo Almeida's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ricardo Almeida fight last?

Ricardo Almeida most recently fought Mike Pyle at UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones on Saturday, March 19, 2011, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Ricardo Almeida fight in?

Ricardo Almeida fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Ricardo Almeida have?

Ricardo Almeida has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Ricardo Almeida?

Ricardo Almeida is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Ricardo Almeida weigh?

Ricardo Almeida weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Ricardo Almeida's reach?

Ricardo Almeida has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Ricardo Almeida?

Ricardo Almeida is 49 years old (born Nov 29, 1976).

Where is Ricardo Almeida from?

Ricardo Almeida is from Brazil / the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY