Jailton Malhadinho's manager announces a change in weight class after another UFC loss.

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

After new defeat at UFC Vegas 113, held last Saturday (7), Jailton Malhadinho He will make a significant career change in an attempt to get back on the winning track. The Brazilian, who currently competes in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), had seven wins in the Ultimate's most dangerous division and came close to a title shot. However, in his last few performances, where he appeared lighter than his opponents, he suffered consecutive defeats, a determining factor in his decision to drop down a weight class.

In a statement to Connect Cast, Leonardo Pateira, Malhadinho's manager, confirmed that the fighter from Bahia will now compete in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).

Jailton Malhadinho as a light heavyweight in the UFC.

Jailton Malhadinho He is a Brazilian standout in the UFC heavyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCBrasil

Although he gained notoriety as a heavyweight, Jailton Malhadinho He began his UFC career as a light heavyweight. The Bahia native earned his contract with the organization through Dana White's Contender Series, submitting Nasrudin Nasrudinov in a fight valid for the 93 kg division.

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Jailton Malhadinho's defeats as a UFC heavyweight

The first warning sign for Jailton Malhadinho in the heavyweight division it happened in March 2024, when he faced Curtis blaydesOn that occasion, the Brazilian was unable to impose his game and ended up being knocked out in the second round.

Months later, in the face of Alexander VolkovMalhadinho suffered another defeat. Despite securing takedowns against the Russian, the fighter from Bahia couldn't maintain his offensive pressure and let the result slip away in a split decision. Following that, against Rizvan Kuniev, delivered a lackluster performance and was defeated by unanimous decision.