Age, Biography and Wiki
Ricardo Almeida (Ricardo Alves Almeida) was born on 29 November, 1976 in Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S., is a Brazilian-American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Ricardo Almeida's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
| Popular As |
Ricardo Alves Almeida |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
29 November, 1976 |
| Birthday |
29 November |
| Birthplace |
Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
American
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Ricardo Almeida Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Ricardo Almeida height is 5ft 11in and Weight 170 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 11in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ricardo Almeida Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ricardo Almeida worth at the age of 47 years old? Ricardo Almeida’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from American. We have estimated Ricardo Almeida's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Ricardo Almeida Social Network
Timeline
Ricardo Alves Almeida (born November 29, 1976) is a Brazilian-American former mixed martial artist and current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler residing in Bordentown, New Jersey.
Almeida is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Grapplers Quest, and a former Middleweight King of Pancrase.
Almeida trains with and teaches former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar at his longtime Gracie system gym in Robbinsville, NJ.
Almeida is a fourth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo Gracie, and part of the Gracie Barra combat and competition team.
Almeida made his professional MMA debut on December 9, 2000, at PRIDE 12 against Akira Shoji.
Almeida won his debut fight via unanimous decision.
Almeida made his UFC debut on May 4, 2001, at UFC 31 against Matt Lindland in a light heavyweight match.
Referee Mario Yamasaki ended the fight in the third round after repeated illegal upkicks from Almeida, giving him a loss via disqualification.
His next fight was against Eugene Jackson on September 28, 2001, at UFC 33 in his middleweight debut.
Almeida won the fight via triangle choke in the first round.
His next fight would be his last with the UFC for 6 years, fighting Andrei Semenov at UFC 35 on January 11, 2002.
Almeida lost the fight via TKO in the second round after Semenov landed hard punches in his UFC debut.
Almeida left the UFC in 2002 for Pancrase.
In his Pancrase debut, Almeida fought Osami Shibuya on November 30, 2002, at Pancrase: Spirit 8.
He won the fight via rear naked choke in the first round.
His next fight was against Ikuhisa Minowa on February 16, 2003, at Pancrase: Hybrid 2.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
His next fight was against Yuki Sasaki on April 12, 2003, at Pancrase: Hybrid 4.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
His next fight was against Kazuo Misaki on August 31, 2003, at Pancrase: 10th Anniversary Show.
He won the fight via majority decision.
After winning 4 fights in a row with Pancrase, Almeida was booked for a title fight against Nate Marquardt to become the next Middleweight King Of Pancrase.
They fought on November 30, 2003, at Pancrase: Hybrid 10.
Almeida tackled Marquardt and was able to lock in a guillotine choke and submit Marquardt in the first round, becoming the new Middleweight King Of Pancrase.
Controversy began after Almeida did not release the choke for a few seconds after Marquardt tapped and the referee stepped in.
This frustrated Marquardt which caused him to throw a punch at Almeida.
Almeida's cornermen intervened in the conflict, with Renzo Gracie kicking Marquardt in the face.
Both men reconciled and apologised shortly after the incident.
Almeida made a one-off return to PRIDE on May 23, 2004, against Ryo Chonan at Pride:Bushido 3.
Almeida won via unanimous decision.
He vacated the title in July 2004 and announced his retirement.
Almeida retired for a four-year period after a six-fight win streak to focus on running his Jiu-Jitsu school in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.
Almeida came out of retirement and returned to the UFC in 2008.
His return bout in the UFC occurred at UFC 81, where he won by submitting Rob Yundt via guillotine choke at 1:08 in the first round.
Almeida's next fight was against top fighter Patrick Cote at UFC 86, where he lost a close split decision.
Almeida returned at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann, this time on the preliminary card, to face Matt Horwich, winning by unanimous decision.
His next fight took place on August 8 in Philadelphia against Kendall Grove at UFC 101.
Almeida won by outgrappling his opponent for the majority of the bout and controlling the fight to earn a unanimous decision victory.
