Jailton Malhadinho launches challenge again and offers four dates to rival: 'I'm available'

Jailton Malhadinho after victory in UFC 302 (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

While the soap opera starring Jon Jones e Tom aspinall makes the future of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) an unknown, Jailton Malhadinho continues to do everything possible to define his own destiny in the category. This Tuesday (10), the Bahian once again challenged Alexander Volkov.

In a post on the social network 'X' (formerly Twitter), Malhadinho recalled Volkov's interest in fighting in the northern hemisphere autumn and offered four numbered event options to face his rival.

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Volkov, like you requested Fall is coming and I am ready which PPV event would you like more? Im available for whatever you decide! Let's go!

UFC 320 October – LV
UFC 321 October – UAE
UFC 322 November - NY
UFC 323 December – LV

— Jailton Almeida “Malhadinho” (@Malhadinho_UFC) June 10, 2025

“Volkov, as you asked, autumn is coming and I’m ready. Which pay-per-view event would you like the most? I’m available for whatever you decide! Let’s go,” wrote the Brazilian.

The events listed by Malhadinho were the UFC 320 and 321, both in October, the UFC 322, in November, and the UFC 323, in December.

Jailton Malhadinho He currently occupies sixth place in the heavyweight rankings. At 33 years old, the Bahian has eight wins and only one loss as a UFC fighter and has two consecutive triumphs, the last of which was over Serghei Spivac, in January.

Brazilian target, Alexander Volkov is third in the ranking and comes from a defeat against Cyryl Gane, in December last year. The result ended a four-fight winning streak for the Russian in the octagon.