Best fights of Ricardo Almeida
Over 10 years as a professional, Ricardo Almeida has compiled a 13-5 (5) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ricardo Almeida submits Nate Marquardt
On November 30, 2003 Ricardo Almeida fought Nate Marquardt for the Pancrase middleweight title. Almeida was 27 years old with a record of 6-2, and Marquardt was 24 with a record of 19-5-1. Almeida was on a 4-fight winning streak and Marquardt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Almeida submitted Nate Marquardt via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Ricardo Almeida defeats Ikuhisa Minowa
On February 16, 2003 Ricardo Almeida faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a light heavyweight bout. Almeida was 26 years old with a record of 3-2, and Minowa was 27 with a record of 22-16-8. Both Almeida and Minowa were coming off a win. Almeida won via unanimous decision.
3. Ricardo Almeida submits Matt Brown
On March 27, 2010 Ricardo Almeida faced Matt Brown in a welterweight bout. Almeida was 33 years old with a record of 11-3, and Brown was 29 with a record of 11-7. Almeida was on a 2-fight winning streak and Brown was on a 3-fight winning streak. Almeida submitted Matt Brown via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.