Background
Almeida was born in Brazil where he lived until moving to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of eight.
Almeida was born in Brazil where he lived until moving to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of eight.
A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Almeida has also formerly competed for Bellator. Almeida began training in karate and earned the rank of black belt, at the age of ten, Almeida began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In high school, Almeida competed in wrestling and also trained in boxing.
Early career
Almeida made his professional debut in October 2008, defeating Iann de Oliveira via unanimous decision.
Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Almeida made his Bellator debut on August 20, 2011 at Bellator 48. Almeida next faced Matt Bessette at Bellator 63 on March 30, 2012.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Almeida was expected to face UFC veteran Kurt Pellegrino at Bellator 108 on November 15, 2013.
However, Pellegrino pulled out of the fight due to injury.
Almeida was removed from the card as a result. Almeida instead fought outside of Bellator for his next three fights. Almeida faced Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator 109 on November 22, 2013.
He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Almeida faced Andrew Fisher in a Bellator season ten featherweight tournament alternate bout on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110. Independent promotions
After leaving Bellator, with a 2-2 record in the organisation, Almeida has gone 3-0, with two finishes, on the local circuit.
World Series of Fighting
Almeida made his WSOF debut against Chris Foster on April 10, 2015 at WSOF 20. Almeida returned to the promotion on October 17, 2015 at WSOF 24.
He faced Alexandre de Almeida and lost the fight via submission in the first round.