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Cesar Almeida

“Cesinha”

Record 7-3-0BrazilLotus MMA

Next fight

vs. Donte Johnson — UFC 334, November 14, 2026

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The style

Kickboxing Veteran
Short-notice replacement · Kickboxing background · Veteran composure
GrapplingStriking

Cesar 'Cesinha' Almeida is a 38-year-old Brazilian middleweight who fights out of Lotus MMA after an extensive kickboxing career in Glory and Superkombat. Five of his seven career wins have come by knockout, and he earned his UFC contract with a decision win over Lucas Fernando on Dana White's Contender Series. He steps in on short notice against Donte Johnson, who arrives at a perfect 8-0, after Baisangur Susurkaev withdrew from the bout.

Tale of the tape

Record7-3-0
Age38
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CountryBrazil
TeamLotus MMA

The numbers

Career UFC averages.

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How they win
5 KO/TKO0 SUB2 DEC
How they lose
1 KO/TKO0 SUB2 DEC

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