Saul Almeida

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Saul Almeida
Born (1992-06-04) June 4, 1992 (age 32)
Guanhães, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Other namesThe Spider
Nationality Brazilian-American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight155.7 lb (70.6 kg; 11.12 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Super Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Reach75.0 in (191 cm)
Fighting out of Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
TeamSityodtong Boston
RankBlack belt in Karate
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2008–present
Professional boxing record
Total13
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses11
By knockout4
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins20
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision13
Losses12
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision8
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Saul Almeida (born June 4, 1992) is a Brazilian-American professional boxer and mixed martial artist. A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Almeida has fought in Bellator, World Series of Fighting, Absolute Championship Berkut, and CES MMA.

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Background

Almeida was born in Brazil where he lived until moving to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of eight. Almeida began training in karate and earned the rank of black belt, at the age of ten, Almeida began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In high school, Almeida competed in wrestling and also trained in boxing.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Almeida made his professional debut in October 2008, defeating Iann de Oliveira via unanimous decision. He would then win his next 6 bouts, earning them mostly by decision before losing to Pete Jeffrey via guillotine choke submission at CES MMA: First Blood on September 17, 2010. Almeida then won his next two bouts, defeating Bobby Reardanz and Cody Stevens both by unanimous decision before making his Bellator debut. [2]

Bellator MMA

Almeida made his Bellator debut on August 20, 2011 at Bellator 48. He faced Tateki Matsuda and won via unanimous decision. [3]

Almeida next faced Matt Bessette at Bellator 63 on March 30, 2012. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [4]

Almeida was expected to face UFC veteran Kurt Pellegrino at Bellator 108 on November 15, 2013. [5] However, Pellegrino pulled out of the fight due to injury. [6] Almeida was removed from the card as a result.

Almeida instead fought outside of Bellator for his next three fights.

Almeida faced Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator 109 on November 22, 2013. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [7]

Almeida faced Andrew Fisher in a Bellator season ten featherweight tournament alternate bout on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Independent promotions

After leaving Bellator, with a 2-2 record in the organisation, Almeida has gone 3-0, with two finishes, on the local circuit.

World Series of Fighting

Almeida made his WSOF debut against Chris Foster on April 10, 2015 at WSOF 20. [9] He won the fight via split decision.

Almeida returned to the promotion on October 17, 2015 at WSOF 24. He faced Alexandre de Almeida and lost the fight via submission in the first round. For his third fight, Almeida faced Bruce Boyington at WSOF 31 on June 17, 2016, and lost via split decision.

Other promotions

Almeida is scheduled to face Kevin Lee on November 15, 2024 at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8. [10]

Professional boxing

Almeida made his professional boxing debut in 2012. [11]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches20 wins12 losses
By knockout22
By submission52
By decision138
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–12 (1)Joe GiannettiDecision (unanimous)Cage Titans 57: Giannetti vs AlmediaJanuary 7, 202355:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts For the Cage Titans Lightweight Championship.
Loss20–11 (1)Sean SorianoTKO (Punches)CES 57: Rebello vs HaleyJuly 26, 201911:22 Lincoln, Rhode Island
Win20–10 (1)Stacey AndersonKO/TKOAMMO Fight League 5October 13, 201832:51 West Springfield, Massachusetts
Loss19–10 (1)Andy MainDecision (unanimous)LFA 49: Brady vs UrbinaSeptember 9, 201835:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss19–9 (1)Adlan BataevDecision (unanimous) ACB 84: Agujev vs. Burrell April 7, 201835:00 Bratislava, Slovakia
NC19–8 (1)Pedro GonzalezDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 45: Gooch vs. CoutinhoAugust 11, 201755:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesFor the interim CES Featherweight Championship; overturned after Gonzalez tested positive for a banned substance.
Win19–8Josh LaBergeSubmission (rear-naked choke)CES MMA 42: Curtis vs. Santiago Jr.March 31, 201734:50 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss18–8 Manny Bermudez Decision (split)CES MMA 39: O'Neill vs. SantiagoNovember 4, 201635:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Loss18–7Bruce BoyingtonDecision (split) WSOF 31 June 17, 201635:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss18–6Alexandre de AlmeidaSubmission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 24 October 17, 201511:23 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win18–5Chris FosterDecision (split) WSOF 20 April 10, 201535:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesReturned to Featherweight.
Win17–5Franklin IsabelTKO (punches)Cage Fighting Xtreme 25September 26, 20141N/A Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win16–5Andres JeudiDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 24June 27, 201435:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win15–5Wayne HarnoisSubmission (rear-naked choke)Big Six Entertainment: The Carnage in CantonMay 3, 201414:14 Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Win14–5Andrew FisherDecision (unanimous) Bellator 110 February 28, 201435:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Season Ten Featherweight Tournament alternate bout.
Loss13–5 Goiti Yamauchi KO (punches) Bellator 109 November 22, 201312:04 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesCatchweight (153 lbs) bout.
Win13–4Aguilano BrandaoSubmission (D'Arce choke)CZ 45: Ready to Rumble at The RockSeptember 6, 201320:50 Salem, New Hampshire, United StatesCatchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Loss12–4 Rob Font Decision (unanimous)CES MMA: Undisputed 2February 1, 201335:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss12–3 Calvin Kattar Decision (unanimous)CES MMA: Real PainOctober 6, 201235:00 Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Loss12–2 Matt Bessette Decision (unanimous) Bellator 63 March 30, 201235:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win12–1Jeff AndersonDecision (unanimous)CES MMA: Extreme MeasuresFebruary 3, 201235:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win11–1 Kevin Roddy Decision (split)CES MMA: UndisputedNovember 18, 201135:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win10–1 Tateki Matsuda Decision (unanimous) Bellator 48 August 20, 201135:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win9–1Cody StevensDecision (unanimous)CES MMA: Nowhere to RunJune 10, 201135:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesCatchweight (157 lbs) bout.
Win8–1Bobby ReardanzDecision (unanimous)CES MMA: Rhode RageFebruary 25, 201135:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss7–1Pete JeffreyTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)CES MMA: First BloodSeptember 17, 201030:26 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win7–0Chris GrandmaisonDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Championship Fight League 1February 6, 201055:00 Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Win6–0Joe ManzelloDecision (split)CFX: Wartown Beatdown 4November 13, 200935:00 Worcester, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the vacant NECF Featherweight Championship.
Win5–0Kevin CorriganDecision (unanimous)World Championship Fighting 8September 26, 200925:00 Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Win4–0Dan O'KeefeSubmission (Peruvian necktie)World Championship Fighting 7June 27, 200911:16 Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Win3–0Jacob IronsSubmission (forearm choke)ICE Fighter: Hostile TakeoverApril 10, 200911:43 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Win2–0Steve ButlerDecision (unanimous)STG: DefianceFebruary 7, 200935:00 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win1–0Iann de OliveiraDecision (unanimous)WFL 22: Back With A VengeanceOctober 18, 200835:00 Revere, Massachusetts, United States

Boxing Record

13 fights1 win11 losses
By knockout14
By decision07
Draws1
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss1-11-1Jorge Luis Moracen SotolongoKO/TKO2(6), 2:20December 1, 2023 Miami, Florida
Loss1-10-1James PerkinsUD6(6), 3:00November 10, 2023Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Loss1-9-1James ManerUD4(4), 3:00August 5, 2023Worchester, Massachusetts Return to Super middleweight
Loss1-8-1Yildo DepestreUD4(4), 3:00June 10, 2023 Miami, Florida
Loss1-7-1Sanny DuversonneKO/TKO4(6), 2:38April 22, 2023 Tampa, Florida Return to Light heavyweight
Loss1-6-1Darin AustinUD6(6), 3:00March 18, 2023Jonesboro, Georgia
Win1-5-1Kevin LewisRTD3(4), 3:00February 26, 2022Framingham, Massachusetts Return to Cruiserweight
Loss0-5-1Steven SumpterKO/TKO4(4), 0:54June 26, 2021Derry, New Hampshire Light heavyweight bout
Draw0-4-1Danny PastranaMD4(4), 3:00May 8, 2021 Orlando, Florida Cruiserweight debut
Loss0-4Manny WoodsUD6(6), 3:00April 17, 2021Derry, New Hampshire
Loss0-3Josniel CastroUD4(4), 3:00November 14, 2020Derry, New Hampshire Return to Super middleweight
Loss0-2Edet MkpanamUD4(4), 3:00August 29, 2020Derry, New Hampshire Light heavyweight debut
Loss0-1Elvis FigueroaKO/TKO1(4), 2:32April 28, 2018Plainville, Massachusetts Super middleweight debut

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