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 Kunievโs original opponent, Ryan Spann, withdrew.
The matchup is said to put Almeidaโs 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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