Jailton Malhadinho after victory in UFC 302 (Photo: Playback / Instagram)
Jailton Malhadinho is confident that he belongs on another shelf in relation to the heavyweights (up to 120,2 kg). It was only Tom aspinall go to social media express your frustration with the monotonous fights in the division that the Brazilian defended himself, he put his resume on the table and challenged the interim champion.
During the lukewarm fight between Sergei Pavlovich e Jairzinho Rozenstruik, which ended in the judges' decision in UFC Saudi Arabia, Aspinall did not mince words when criticizing his division colleagues.
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“Heavyweight fights have been awful lately. Let’s bring back the entertainment and stop holding the division back,” the Brit wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Malhadinho's response came through 'X' (formerly Twitter). Sixth in the category ranking, the Brazilian presented his numbers as an argument and challenged Aspinall to a fight, if the champion, Jon Jones, don't face him.
“Did I read excitement? 22 career wins, 21 finishes (eight knockouts, 13 submissions), nine UFC wins, eight finishes (three knockouts, five submissions). I think I fit the bill. Champ, if Jones doesn’t make a deal with the UFC, I’m here and I’m ready. Let’s do this!” wrote Malhadinho, who tagged Aspinall himself, Dana White and Mick Maynard.
I read excitement?
22 wins in my career, 21 finishes (8 KO, 13 SUB)
9 wins in UFC, 8 finishes (3 KO, 5 SUB)I think I meet the requirements
Champ, if Jones doesn't make a deal with the UFC, I'm here and I'm ready. Let's do it@AspinallMMA @danawhite @ Mickmaynard2 https://t.co/bqGAVhUEw4
— Jailton Almeida “Malhadinho” (@Malhadinho_UFC) February 1, 2025
Signed through the Contender Series, Jailton Malhadinho He debuted in the UFC in February 2022 and has since accumulated nine wins and just one loss.
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