Cesar “Cesinha”Almeida

Cesar Almeida is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC middleweight division. The UFC lists him as active, with a striker profile, a height of 6 feet 1 inch, and an Octagon debut on April 6, 2024. Before joining the UFC, Almeida established himself as a kickboxer and held WKN and WGP titles. He began training for fighting at age 18, initially to lose weight, and later completed a degree in physical education.

Almeida earned his UFC contract after winning a unanimous decision over Lucas Fernando on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023. He won his Octagon debut against Dylan Budka in April 2024 and later defeated Abdul Razak Alhassan by knockout in January 2025. His most recent recorded bout was at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, where Damian Pinas stopped him by knockout in the first round. Almeida is known primarily for his kickboxing-based striking, while his UFC profile describes his training as a combination of striking, mixed martial arts, mental preparation and recovery.