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 top 10 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 defeats Ryo Chonan
On May 23, 2004 Ricardo Almeida faced Ryo Chonan in a middleweight bout. Almeida was 27 years old with a record of 7-2, and Chonan was 27 with a record of 6-3. Almeida was on a 5-fight winning streak and Chonan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Almeida won via unanimous decision.
4. Ricardo Almeida defeats Akira Shoji
On December 9, 2000 Ricardo Almeida faced Akira Shoji. Almeida was 24 years old with a record of 0-0, and Shoji was 26 with a record of 8-3-5. Shoji was on a 2-fight winning streak. Almeida won via unanimous decision.
5. Ricardo Almeida defeats Kazuo Misaki
On August 31, 2003 Ricardo Almeida faced Kazuo Misaki in a middleweight bout. Almeida was 26 years old with a record of 5-2, and Misaki was 27 with a record of 10-2-1. Almeida was on a 3-fight winning streak and Misaki was coming off a win. Almeida won via majority decision.
6. 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.
7. Ricardo Almeida defeats Matt Horwich
On April 1, 2009 Ricardo Almeida faced Matt Horwich in a middleweight bout. Almeida was 32 years old with a record of 9-3, and Horwich was 31 with a record of 23-12-1. Both Almeida and Horwich were coming off a loss. Almeida won via unanimous decision.
8. Ricardo Almeida defeats Kendall Grove
On August 8, 2009 Ricardo Almeida faced Kendall Grove in a middleweight bout. Almeida was 32 years old with a record of 10-3, and Grove was 26 with a record of 10-5. Almeida was coming off a win and Grove was on a 2-fight winning streak. Almeida won via unanimous decision.
9. Ricardo Almeida loses to Patrick C么t茅 via split decision
On July 5, 2008 Ricardo Almeida faced Patrick C么t茅 in a middleweight bout. Almeida was 31 years old with a record of 9-2, and C么t茅 was 28 with a record of 12-4. Almeida was on a 7-fight winning streak and C么t茅 was on a 4-fight winning streak. Almeida lost via split decision. Went the distance with C么t茅.
10. Ricardo Almeida defeats Yuki Sasaki
On April 12, 2003 Ricardo Almeida faced Yuki Sasaki in a light heavyweight bout. Almeida was 26 years old with a record of 4-2, and Sasaki was 26 with a record of 13-6-1. Almeida was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Sasaki was on a 2-fight losing streak. Almeida won via unanimous decision.