LAS VEGAS – After coming up big as an underdog at Dana White’s Contender Series 39, Jailton Almeida hopes to continue making a statement. Almeida (14-2) secured yet another finish when he bounced Nasrudin Nasrudinov out of the ranks of the unbeaten in the main event on Tuesday, submitting the Russian in the second round . Almeida’s performance certainly impressed Dana White, who said he’s looking forward to find out how he matches up with some of the top talent in the UFC. The Brazilian, who notched his ninth finish in a row, isn’t looking to let his foot off the gas pedal as he aims for even higher goals
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DWCS 39 winner Jailton Almeida looks to ‘come out guns blazing’ in UFC – MMA Junkie