UFC Fight Night 231: Jailton Almeida Defeats Derrick Lewis, Highlights

Get the full results of UFC Fight Night 231, including the main event between Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis.

Tonight's UFC Fight Night 231 delivered an exhilarating main event between Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis. Almeida, with an impressive record of 19-2, entered the contest on a fourteen-fight winning streak, with his five most recent victories coming under the UFC banner. His most recent triumph came in May when he secured a first-round stoppage victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

On the other hand, Lewis (27-11) had a point to prove after suffering three consecutive losses before his last fight at UFC 291 in July. He managed to bounce back with a first-round TKO victory over Marcos Rogerio de Lima, breaking his losing streak.

The first round of the main event began with Almeida initiating the action, landing a low kick. Lewis responded with a body kick. Almeida then attempted a high kick and followed it up with a takedown. Although Lewis initially defended well, Almeida eventually slammed him to the canvas, landing in side control and quickly transitioning to full mount. Almeida showcased his submission skills by looking for an arm triangle choke, but Lewis managed to break free while remaining mounted. With three minutes left in the round, Lewis attempted to escape, but Almeida maintained control. Lewis tried to scramble and gave up his back, but Almeida relentlessly pursued a rear-naked choke. Lewis scrambled once again, landing a few shots before being taken down once more. Almeida effortlessly regained full mount and attempted another arm triangle choke, only for Lewis to escape once again. Almeida then shifted his focus to ground and pound, landing significant strikes in the final thirty seconds before Lewis managed to get back to his feet and land a few body shots before the round ended.

The second round began with Lewis looking for an opening, attempting a jumping high kick that missed its mark. Lewis then lunged forward with a big right that partially connected, but his momentum led to an easy takedown for Almeida. The Brazilian quickly transitioned to full mount and took the back of Lewis. Almeida continued his dominance in full mount, looking for an arm triangle choke. Lewis attempted to scramble but ended up giving up his back. Almeida received a warning from the referee and responded with ground and pound. The round ended with Almeida in control.

Round three commenced with Lewis charging forward with a flurry of strikes. He landed an uppercut as Almeida attempted a takedown. Almeida closed the distance and attempted another takedown, narrowly avoiding a massive uppercut from Lewis. However, Lewis was taken down once again. Almeida regained full mount and decided to strike this time. Lewis managed to scramble and switch positions, landing a powerful left. Almeida attempted to sweep, trapping a leg and regaining top position. He unleashed a series of ground and pound shots, forcing Lewis to give up his back. With 45 seconds remaining, Almeida had the advantage in side control, but the round ended with a few impactful punches from Almeida.

Round four began with Almeida landing a low kick and immediately shooting for a takedown. Lewis countered with punches but eventually found himself on the floor once more. Almeida wasted no time transitioning to full mount, then switching to side control. Lewis attempted to scramble but ended up giving up his back. Almeida sought a rear-naked choke, but Lewis defended it well. With 90 seconds left in the round, Almeida returned to full mount and landed a couple of hammer fists. Lewis rolled over, giving up his back as the round concluded.

The fifth and final round saw Lewis throwing a straight right, but Almeida responded with a low kick. Almeida then successfully scored a takedown with a double leg, despite Lewis's efforts to keep the fight standing.

In the end, the judges awarded Jailton Almeida a unanimous decision victory with scores of 50-44 and 50-45. Almeida's dominant performance showcased his skills and solidified his position as a top contender in the division.

Following his impressive win over Lewis, fans are eager to see who Almeida will face next. His victory in Sao Paulo tonight has undoubtedly put him in the spotlight, and it will be intriguing to see which opponent will be selected to challenge his prowess in the octagon.