UFC heavyweight Parker Porter was caught off guard a month ago when he was offered to face Jailton Almeida in Las Vegas. At UFC Fight Night 206 , Porter (13-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) faces Almeida (15-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in a heavyweight contest at the UFC Apex. The Brazilian only has one fight in the UFC and it was at light heavyweight. When Porter heard who he would be facing, it came as a surprise because he had not competed in the division. “My first thoughts were, ‘Who?’” Porter told reporters at the UFC Fight Night 206 media day. “Not because like, who is that guy, it’s just because he’s not a heavyweight

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UFC Fight Night 206′s Parker Porter has won three in a row, but wants ‘bigger statement’ with a finish – MMA Junkie

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