UFC London’s Felipe Franco promises entertainment after teammate Jailton Almeida’s release: ‘They want to see blood’
By Guilherme Cruz
Published on March 21, 2026.
UFC London's Felipe Franco has defended his teammate, Jailton Almeida, by promising to deliver entertainment to the fans following his release from the UFC following consecutive decision defeats to Rizvan Kuniev and Alexander Volkov. Franco believes that the decision to release his friend from the organization was unfair and a sign of times to come with new finishing bonuses and increased competition. He also expressed confidence in his friend's ability to compete in the UFC and represents him as an inspiration to become a UFC champion. Despite a recent loss on the Contender Series, Franco remains committed to performing well in the upcoming UFC London event. He has a 10-1 record to his UFC debut and aims to show his evolution in the sport.
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