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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, May 16: Jailton Almeida, Ian Garry break through

With their performances at UFC on ABC 4, Jailton Almeida and Ian Garry enter the rankings and Johnny Walker bumps up.

UFC on ABC 4 took place Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. where a pair of rising stars continued their ascents up the ladder.

Heavyweight [autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag] and middleweight [autotag]Ian Garry[/autotag] both picked up first-round finish victories that elevated them into the top 15 of the USA Today Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.

Additionally, [autotag]Johnny Walker[/autotag], who defeated Anthony Smith by unanimous decision in the co-main event, bumped up three spots from No. 13 to No. 10.

Check out all the latest pound-for-pound and divisional USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings above.

Video: Is Jailton Almeida or Johnny Walker more likely to win UFC title?

UFC on ABC 4 winners Jailton Almeida and Johnny Walker have been on hot streaks lately, but which Brazilian standout could win gold?

UFC on ABC 4 produced two great performances from the winners of the main and co-main events, [autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag] and [autotag]Johnny Walker[/autotag].

Almeida made quick work of heavy-handed Jairzinho Rozenstruick, while Walker bested one-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith. Both Brazilian fighers have been surging of late.

Almeida, a heavyweight, is now 5-0 in the UFC, with all five of his wins being finishes. For Walker, he’s on a three-fight winning streak and experiencing a resurgence after once being considered the future of light heavyweight.

Although there is still a lot of mountain left to climb for both men, which do you believe in more to possibly win a UFC title?

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Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel of Danny Segura, Brian “Goze” Garcia and Dan Tom weighed in with host “Gorgeous” George Garcia. You can watch their discussion in the video above and check out this week’s full episode below.

“Spinning Back Clique” is released each Monday LIVE on MMA Junkie’s YouTube channel. You can watch this week’s episode in the video above.

Dana White: UFC’s Jailton Almeida ‘looks like he’s going to be a star in the heavyweight division’

UFC president Dana White has high hopes for Jailton Almeida, who could be the next big thing at heavyweight if his tear continues.

Heavyweight standout [autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag] is making quite the impression on UFC president [autotag]Dana White[/autotag].

Almeida’s tear through the division continued this past Saturday at UFC on ABC 4 in Charlotte, N.C., where he dismantled Jairzinho Rozenstruik before a first-round submission win by rear-naked choke in the main event.

The result pushed Almeida’s overall winning streak to 14 fights, as he hasn’t lost since January 2018. That includes his first five UFC appearances since he secured a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2021. All five of his UFC victories have been finishes.

Needless to say, White is quite pleased with what he’s seen in such a short time and believes Almeida (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is primed for a big future.

“We were looking to make a main event for this card. That’s why we picked these two,” White told reporters at the UFC on ABC 4 post-event news conference. “We knew it was going to be – this guy looks like he’s going to be a star in the heavyweight division. …

“His double leg is insane. When he gets that top position, he doesn’t screw around. He goes in there and tries to finish. I have a lot of high hopes for this kid. I think he’s going to be something special.”

It’s been quite the run for the 31-year-old Brazilian, who should make a sizable jump from 12 in the UFC heavyweight rankings after beating No. 9 Rozenstruik in dominant fashion.

Following his victory, Almeida called for a fight with Tai Tuivasa and said he expects to fight for the UFC heavyweight championship in 2024.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 4.

Spinning Back Clique: UFC on ABC 4, Paul vs. Diaz press conference, McGregor-Chandler on hold?, more

Watch this week’s “Spinning Back Clique” discussing UFC on ABC 4, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, and more.

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Danny Segura, Brian “Goze” Garcia, and Dan Tom will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate:

  • UFC on ABC 4 produced two great performances from the winners of the main and co-main events, [autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag] and [autotag]Johnny Walker[/autotag], respectively. Almeida made quick work of heavy-handed Jairzinho Rozenstruick, while Walker bested one-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith. Although there is still a lot of mountain left to climb for both Brazilian fighters, which do you believe in more to possibly win a UFC title?
  • The trailer for “The Ultimate Fighter 31” is out, and it features [autotag]Conor McGregor[/autotag] giving [autotag]Michael Chandler[/autotag] a hard shove during their faceoff. But here’s the thing: The season premieres May 30 on ESPN, and we STILL don’t have a booking between the coaches. All UFC president Dana White could say this past weekend is “I don’t know” when asked about the hold-up, and that the UFC “will be working very hard to put the fight together.” How important is it for McGregor and Chandler to fight each other, and are you concerned at this point?
  • Did you see the first [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] press conference last week? It was held inside an empty American Airlines Center without fans in Dallas, and it didn’t feature the flying F-bombs and trash talk between the two guys you would’ve expected. Many felt that it fell flat in terms of creating buzz for the August 5th boxing match. Do you agree with that?
  • Add [autotag]Mike Perry[/autotag] to the current list of MMA free agents. Perry, who had a solid UFC run, has really found his groove in bare-knuckle fighting, going undefeated in three bouts and drawing many eyeballs to BKFC. He stated in a recent MMA Junkie Radio interview that he would like to box, hasn’t closed the door on MMA and really loves bare-knuckle fighting. If you were advising “Platinum,” where would you point him to and who would you like to see him compete against?
  • [autotag]Cris Cyborg[/autotag] finally re-signed with Bellator this past week. The move ends a period of uncertainty for the 37-year-old featherweight champion who fought out her contract in April of last year. Neither Kayla Harrison nor Amanda Nunes fight under the Bellator banner, although Cat Zingano does. Guys, thumbs up or thumbs down on Cyborg re-signing with Bellator?

“Spinning Back Clique” is released each Monday LIVE on MMA Junkie’s YouTube channel. You can watch this week’s episode in the video above.

Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jailton Almeida after UFC on ABC 4 win?

See who Jailton Almeida should fight next after his victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the UFC on ABC 4 headliner.

[autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag] continued the unbeaten start to his octagon tenure on Saturday when he ran through Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the UFC on ABC 4 headliner.

Almeida (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) shined under the spotlight of his first UFC main event when he overwhelmed Rozenstruik (13-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) on the mat en route to a first-round submission win in the heavyweight bout at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

After the fight, the Brazilian called for a showdown with Tai Tuivasa next. However, is that the best option as Almeida navigates his path forward?

Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Almeida’s future after UFC on ABC 4.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 4.

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UFC on ABC 4 post-event facts: Matt Brown ties Derrick Lewis’ all-time KO record

Check out all the facts and figures from UFC on ABC 4, including some notable feats from Matt Brown and Jailton Almeida.

The UFC retuned to North Carolina on Saturday with UFC on ABC 4 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

In the main event, [autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag] (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) continued his emergence as a heavyweight contender when he flawlessly ran through [autotag]Jairzinho Rozenstruik[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) en route to a first-round submission and staying unbeaten inside the octagon.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC on ABC 4.

UFC on ABC 4 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: 2023 total passes $3 million

UFC on ABC 4 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that continued after the UFC’s deal with Venum.

Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ABC 4 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $211,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC on ABC 4 takes place Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The main card airs on ABC following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

The full UFC on ABC 4 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Jairzinho Rozenstruik[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Johnny Walker[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Anthony Smith[/autotag]: $21,000

[autotag]Ian Garry[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Daniel Rodriguez[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Carlos Ulberg[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Ihor Potieria[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Alex Morono[/autotag]: $16,000
def. [autotag]Tim Means[/autotag]: $21,000

[autotag]Matt Brown[/autotag]: $21,000
def. [autotag]Court McGee[/autotag]: $21,000

[autotag]Karl Williams[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Douglas Silva de Andrade[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Cody Stamann[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Mandy Bohm[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Ji Yeon Kim[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Bryan Battle[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Gabe Green[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Tainara Lisboa[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Jessica-Rose Clark[/autotag]: $6,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $40,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-40 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2023 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $3,035,000
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $17,624,000

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 4.

Dana White discusses Ian Machado Garry, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, more after UFC on ABC 4

UFC president Dana White touched on a number of topics after UFC on ABC 4, including Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.

UFC president [autotag]Dana White[/autotag] spoke to the media Saturday night following the completion of UFC on ABC 4.

He addressed various topics at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., including [autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag]’s place in the heavyweight division, [autotag]Ian Machado Garry[/autotag]’s rise at welterweight, [autotag]Conor McGregor[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Michael Chandler[/autotag], and more.

You can watch White’s full post-event news conference above, plus check out a transcription of some of the topics he discussed below.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 4.

Jailton Almeida wants Tai Tuivasa next, sees himself fighting for UFC heavyweight title in 2024

Jailton Almeida expects to be fighting for the UFC heavyweight title in 2024.

[autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag] is a man with a plan.

The rising UFC heavyweight contender knows what he wants next and already called his shot shortly after his latest triumph inside the octagon. Almeida (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) submitted Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the first round of their main event contest at UFC on ABC 4, which went down on Saturday night at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

And not long after, speaking with reporters at the UFC on ABC post-fight press conference, the Brazilian called for a fight against “Bam Bam.”

“Of course, UFC Abu Dhabi or UFC Brazil around October,” Almeida said. “I want Tai Tuivasa. Either he comes to Brazil and feels the energy down there, or perhaps go to Abu Dhabi, where I heard he actually does his camps. So no worries, we can do that. We’ll make the effort and go to him.”

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The win over Rozenstruik (13-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC), put Almeida on a five-fight winning streak since joining the UFC in early 2022. With plenty of hype behind him, Almeida sees himself fighting for the UFC heavyweight title in 2024.

“I’m taking this as a ladder full of steps, and I’m very happy to be looking into the top 10 right now and by the end of the year make it to seventh or sixth,” Almeida said. “Then next year maybe go and shoot for the title we all dream of.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 4.

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