Thomas Guimarães Almeidahttp://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2015_Results/07-11-15MMA.pdf (born 31 July 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2011, Almeida formerly competed for the

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(UFC) and

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, where he became the Legacy FC Bantamweight Champion, vacating the title shortly after signing with the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Almeida made his professional mixed martial arts debut in November 2011. He fought extensively in his native Brazil and amassed a record of 7–0 with four wins via KO before making his Legacy FC debut. Almeida is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.

Legacy Fighting Championship

Almeida made his

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debut against Cody Williams on 16 November 2012, at Legacy FC 15. Almeida won the fight via KO in the first round. Almeida faced George Pacurariu on 6 December 2013 at Legacy FC 26. Almeida won the fight via TKO in the first round. Almeida was expected to face Aaron Philips on 20 June 2014, at Legacy FC 32 for the vacant Legacy FC Bantamweight Championship. However, Philips pulled out of the fight, and he was replaced by Caio Machado. Almeida won the fight via TKO in the first round to win the Legacy FC Bantamweight Championship.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In June 2014, the

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announced that they had signed Almeida to a multi-fight contract. Almeida made his promotional debut against Tim Gorman on 8 November 2014 at

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. Almeida won the fight via unanimous decision, marking the first time ever he didn't finish an opponent in his pro career. The fight also earned him his first ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award. Almeida faced

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on 25 April 2015 at

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. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. This win also secured Almedia his first ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award. Almeida faced

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on 11 July 2015 at

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. Despite getting dropped twice in the first round, Almeida won the fight via knockout with a flying knee in the second round and also earned a ''Performance of the Night'' bonus. Almeida faced Anthony Birchak on 7 November 2015 at

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. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. The win resulted in his third consecutive ''Performance of the Night'' bonus. Almeida faced fellow undefeated prospect

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on 29 May 2016 at

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. Despite being the betting favorite, Almeida had no answer for Garbrandt's hand speed and accuracy and lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Almeida next faced

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on 19 November 2016 at

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. He won the fight via TKO in the second round and was awarded a ''Performance of the Night'' bonus. Almeida faced

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on 22 July 2017 at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Almedia next faced

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on 20 January 2018 at

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. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Almeida was expected to face

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on 2 March 2019 at

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. However, Almeida pulled out of the fight on 31 January, citing an injury. It was later revealed that he was experiencing major issues with his vision and required eye surgery. In August 2019, Almeida announced that he hoped to return to action by end of 2019. Almeida was expected to face Alejandro Pérez on 11 October 2020 at

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. However, it was announced on 2 October that Pérez was forced out due to testing positive for COVID-19. He was replaced by

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and the bout was moved a week later to UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie. Almeida lost the fight via unanimous decision. Almeida faced Sean O'Malley on 27 March 2021 at

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. After being knocked down in the first round, he eventually lost the fight via knockout in the third round. After the loss, Almeida was announced to be no longer part of the UFC roster.

Championships and accomplishments

*MMA Super Heroes **MMASH Bantamweight Championship (one time) *

**Legacy FC Bantamweight Championship (one time) *

** Fight of the Night (one time) vs.

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(four times) vs.

, Anthony Birchak and

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**2014 November Fight of the Month vs. Tim Gorman **2015 July Knockout of the Month vs.

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Almeida, Thomas 1991 births Living people Brazilian male mixed martial artists Brazilian Muay Thai practitioners Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Bantamweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Sportspeople from São Paulo