Almeida steps in to face Kuniev

    Top heavyweight Jailton Almeida is reportedly taking a short-notice fight with Rizvan Kuniev on Feb. 7, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

    Reports indicate Almeida accepted the bout with roughly three weeksโ€™ notice after Kunievโ€™s original opponent, Ryan Spann, withdrew.

    The matchup is said to put Almeidaโ€™s No. 6 ranking at stake.

    Brazilian reporter Leo Guimarรฃes was first to break the news and also noted Almeida recently re-signed with the promotion.


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