VIDEO: Former UFC fighter throws Jailton Malhadinho backstage before his debut at a Russian event.

Jailton Malhadinho after his victory at UFC 302 (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

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Jailton Malhadinho received a less than friendly reception in his first fight outside the UFC. Scheduled to headline ACA 207 on September 12th, the Brazilian will face Russian Evgeny Gocharov. However, his 'problems' began even before he stepped into the octagon, in a playful exchange with another former UFC fighter.

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In a video released by the Home of Fighting profile, Jailton Malhadinho appears alongside Khadis Ibragimov , who will also be in action at the event, in a relaxed exchange of takedowns at the hotel. Despite the high level of grappling, the Brazilian fighter ended up being taken down by the Russian, who, in the images, made the move look easy.

😬🤼‍♂️ Jailton Almedia gets thrown on the ground by Khadis Ibragimov (0-4 in the UFC).

That was a beautiful judo throw. pic.twitter.com/16ZPwqhlxe

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) September 9, 2026

Despite his success in defeating Jailton Malhadinho , Khadis Ibragimov did not have the same luck during his time in the UFC. The Russian stepped into the world's most famous octagon on four occasions and accumulated four losses, one by knockout and one by submission.

Jailton Malhadinho was fired from the UFC.

Despite posting positive numbers inside the octagon, Jailton Malhadinho fell short in terms of promotional impact in the UFC. With eight wins and three losses, the Brazilian received his first warning sign in the fight against Derrick Lewis , held in Brazil. On that occasion, he dominated his opponent, but delivered a fight with little action, which generated boos from the audience.

The second warning came in the split decision loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC 321. Even in a balanced fight, the Brazilian was once again criticized for his lack of aggression against the Russian.

The situation definitively worsened at UFC Vegas 113, when Malhadinho faced Risvan Kuniev and failed to impose his rhythm, suffering another defeat. The result was decisive in the organization's decision to terminate his contract.
Signed by ACA, Malhadinho will make his debut against Evgeny Gocharov. At 37 years old, his opponent has a record of 22 wins and three losses, with eight victories within the organization. The fight will be contested in the heavyweight category (up to 120,2 kg), despite the Brazilian having previously announced a... downhill for middleweights (up to 93 kg) before his departure from the UFC.

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