“I wanna sit front row!” Jailton Almeida calls dibs on MSG seats for heavyweight title fight after Derrick Lewis win

Jailton Almeida wants Dana White to set him and his wife up for UFC 295 front row seats. He wants to witness the interim-heavyweight title bout at UFC 295.

“I wanna sit front row!” Jailton Almeida calls dibs on MSG seats for heavyweight title fight after Derrick Lewis win

Jailton Almeida plans to sit "front row" at UFC 295. (via Imago/cheap tickets in 2023)

The main event at UFC Sao Paulo featured a heavyweight matchup. Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis went 25 minutes inside the octagon. Despite the difficulties, Almeida’s technical control and strategy resulted in a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the bout 50-44, 50-44, and 50-45 in his favor.

In a post-fight interview with Hiedi Androl and Michael Bisping, Jailton praised Derrick Lewis for his toughness and “no-quit” attitude. When asked whether he would attend the next weekend’s interim heavyweight title bout, this is what Almeida said:

Yeah, absolutely. I’m gonna ask Dana or Mick to give me tickets for my wife and I so we can go to New York. But yeah, I want to sit front row, I do want to watch the fight, I do want to the dispute for the interim belt, and who knows, I can be on the reserve if they need me. 
Jailton Almeida in the post-fight interview of UFC Sao Paulo
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 Almeida entered the octagon looking for his sixth consecutive UFC victory over former title contender Lewis. The Brazilian fighter showcased his wrestling ability. He took down Lewis and looked for ways to finish the battle. Now, he wants to go to New York and witness the interim heavyweight title bout. Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall will compete for the interim heavyweight title. Almeida remains a win or two from challenging for the title. Hence, he wanted a ring-side seat to attend UFC 296 next week.

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The fight card of UFC Sao Paulo was filled with other memorable moments. These include dominant performances by fighters like Eduarda Moura, Angela Hill, and Elves Brener. Almeida represented his home nation well and walked out as the victor. Soon, he will hope to challenge for the title.

Nicolas Dalby vs. Gabriel Bonfim – Fight of the Night at UFC Sao Paulo

The UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis event in the heart of Sao Paulo, Brazil, lit up the night not just with exhilarating fights but also with a wonderful exhibition of sportsmanship and skill. The duel between Nicolas Dalby and Gabriel Bonfim was nothing short of spectacular.

The fighters fought in a back-and-forth encounter that displayed their toughness and resolve in the welterweight fight. This bout left fans on the edge of their seats. The fight climaxed in the second round when Dalby unleashed a flurry of knee strikes, eventually winning by TKO.

Nicolas Dalby vs. Gabriel Bonfim was awarded the FOTN bonus at UFC Sao Paulo
Dalby vs. Bonfim was awarded the FOTN bonus at UFC Sao Paulo (via MMA Fighting)

The ferocity and aggressiveness shown by both fighters did not go unnoticed. Their fight was named Fight of the Night, awarding each of them a well-deserved $50,000 prize. This bonus not only recognizes their extraordinary talents in the octagon but also emphasizes the core of MMA – the spirit of competition and the quest for greatness.

The spectacular battle between Dalby and Bonfim provided a reminder of the determination that athletes bring to the UFC arena. Bonfim was a huge favorite, and Dalby was a massive underdog. Nevertheless, Dalby’s veteran experience guided him to pull off an upset.

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