UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
United States
Denmark
R2, 4:33
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Germany
R1, 4:01
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:03
Performance of the Night
Lithuania
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:14
Mexico
Democratic Republic of Congo
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Nicolas Dalby and Gabriel Bonfim each collected $50,000 for their dramatic welterweight co-main event collision, which saw Dalby rally to earn a second-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Elves Brener earned $50,000 for his devastating first-round left-hook knockout of promotional newcomer Kaynan Kruschewsky.
Performance of the Night: Vitor Petrino secured $50,000 for his crisp counter-hook walk-off knockout of Modestas Bukauskas in Round 2.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $206,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | — | $321,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $191,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| DRAW | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $64,500 | |
| DRAW | $75,000 | — | — | $91,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $241,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $28,500 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $20,800 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $27,700 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $16,000 |
*Purses and base fighter salaries are not officially disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Disclosed estimates reflect UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance (Venum sponsorship) payments and standard industry contract structures. Total earnings include officially announced $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses and a 30% purse forfeiture from Eduarda Moura to Montserrat Ruiz due to missing the strawweight limit.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis
Jailton Almeida logged 21 minutes and 10 seconds of ground control time against Derrick Lewis, setting the all-time UFC heavyweight record and fourth-highest single-fight total in promotional history.
Almeida maintained top control for 84.7% of the 25-minute headliner, registering the highest sustained control percentage ever documented in a five-round UFC heavyweight bout.
With his lopsided unanimous decision victory, Jailton Almeida improved to 6-0 inside the Octagon, tying the second-longest active winning streak in the UFC heavyweight division.
By completing 6 takedowns on Derrick Lewis, Almeida elevated his promotional takedown total to 29 across his first six UFC appearances, setting an unprecedented pace for heavyweights.
UFC all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis completed the full 25-minute distance for the first time in his 28-fight promotional career, snapping a streak of 12 straight fights ending via stoppage.
At 38 years old, Nicolas Dalby overcame +310 betting underdog odds to hand 26-year-old phenom Gabriel Bonfim his first professional defeat via second-round TKO.
Nicolas Dalby extended his promotional unbeaten streak to four straight bouts, earning his first UFC Fight of the Night bonus award in the process.
Caio Borralho defeated Abus Magomedov via unanimous decision to become only the fourth active middleweight to start his promotional tenure with five straight wins.
Elves Brener secured his third consecutive UFC victory of 2023 with a first-round knockout over Kaynan Kruschewsky, bagging his second $50,000 performance bonus of the year.
Light heavyweight finisher Vitor Petrino moved to 10-0 in his professional career and 3-0 in the UFC with a walk-off second-round knockout of Modestas Bukauskas.
Angela Hill extended her record for the most bouts in UFC strawweight history with her 23rd divisional appearance, defeating Denise Gomes via unanimous decision.
The three-round war between Rinat Fakhretdinov and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos concluded in a 28-28, 28-28, 29-28 majority draw, only the fifth majority draw in UFC welterweight history.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis take place?
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis took place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis?
Jailton Almeida defeated Derrick Lewis via unanimous decision (50–44, 50–44, 50–45) after controlling the fight on the ground across all five rounds.
What UFC record did Jailton Almeida break against Derrick Lewis?
Almeida accumulated 21 minutes and 10 seconds of ground control time, setting the all-time UFC heavyweight record and ranking as the fourth-highest control time in UFC history.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis?
Danish veteran Nicolas Dalby pulled off a major upset by defeating previously unbeaten prospect Gabriel Bonfim via TKO (knees and punches) at 4:33 of Round 2.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonus awards: Nicolas Dalby vs. Gabriel Bonfim (Fight of the Night), Elves Brener (Performance of the Night), and Vitor Petrino (Performance of the Night).
Why did Derrick Lewis fight Jailton Almeida instead of Curtis Blaydes?
Jailton Almeida was originally booked to face top heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes. However, Blaydes withdrew due to undisclosed reasons in October and was replaced on short notice by former title challenger Derrick Lewis.
How did Elves Brener finish Kaynan Kruschewsky?
Elves Brener connected with a pinpoint left hook that knocked out short-notice replacement Kaynan Kruschewsky cold at 4:01 of Round 1 in their 165-pound catchweight bout.
How did Vitor Petrino win his fight against Modestas Bukauskas?
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Vitor Petrino landed a crushing counter left hook that resulted in a walk-off knockout at 1:03 of Round 2, earning him a Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the result of Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?
The welterweight contest concluded in a majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) after Zaleski dos Santos rallied in the third round with a near-finish following a dominant opening round from Fakhretdinov.
What milestone did Angela Hill achieve at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis?
Angela Hill made her 23rd appearance in the UFC strawweight division, extending her promotional record for the most fights in division history while defeating Denise Gomes via unanimous decision.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,792 spectators inside the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
Were any fights cancelled on the day of the event?
Yes. A scheduled middleweight bout between Rodolfo Vieira and Armen Petrosyan was cancelled backstage during the live broadcast after Petrosyan fell ill.
Did any fighters miss weight at the official weigh-ins?
Three fighters missed weight: Eduarda Moura (119.5 lbs) was fined 30% of her purse, while bouts featuring Ismael Bonfim (159.5 lbs) and Victor Hugo (138.5 lbs) were cancelled after both missed weight by 3.5 and 2.5 pounds respectively.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the broadcast?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How many consecutive UFC fights has Caio Borralho won?
Caio Borralho earned his fifth consecutive UFC victory by defeating Abus Magomedov via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), solidifying his ascent into the middleweight rankings.
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