Fight statistics
This fightDerrick LewisJailton Almeida
0Knockdowns0
20 / 39Significant strikes38 / 56
28 / 54Total strikes120 / 153
0 / 2Takedowns6 / 15
0:57Control time21:10
Strike targeting
This fight · Strikes landedCurrent career comparison
Derrick LewisJailton Almeida
41Age35
6' 3Height6' 3
79Reach79
2.41Strikes landed / min2.23
48%Strike accuracy62%
38%Strike defense43%
0.53Takedowns / 15 min5.64
51%Takedown defense60%
Match report
Jailton Almeida defeated Derrick Lewis by unanimous decision over five rounds on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night, with referee Marc Goddard officiating. Almeida's grappling dominance proved decisive, landing 38 of 56 significant strikes (67%) while controlling 21:10 of fight time and securing six takedowns on 15 attempts.
Lewis managed 20 of 39 significant strikes (51%) but failed to convert either of his two takedown attempts and accumulated just 57 seconds of control. Almeida's wrestling game—highlighted by four submission attempts—forced Lewis into a reactive posture throughout the bout, particularly in the later rounds where the Brazilian's control time mounted.
The striking volume favored Almeida as well, with the Brazilian landing 32 head strikes compared to Lewis's 17. This victory solidified Almeida's position in the heavyweight division and suggested Lewis may need to recalibrate his approach against high-level grapplers.