Júnior Albini
{{short description|Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}}
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| other_names = Baby
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1991|03|15}}
| birth_place = Paranagua, Parana, Brazil
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| weight = {{convert|266|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
| reach = {{convert|74.0|in|cm|abbr=on}}
| style =
| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Parnagua, Piauí, Brazil
| team = Astra Fight Team
| rank = Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu{{cite web |url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/junior-albini |title=Junior Albini - Official UFC Profile |publisher=UFC |access-date=12 November 2017}}
Purple belt in Luta Livre
| years_active = 2009–present
| mma_kowin = 9
| mma_subwin = 6
| mma_decwin = 2
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Júnior Albini (born 15 March 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Early life
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Albini made his professional debut in August 2009. Over the next seven years he fought fifteen times and amassed a record of 13-2; 11 of his 13 wins came by stoppage.{{cite web |url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Junior_Albini_vs_Diogo_Bebezao/1296605 |title=Junior Albini vs Diogo Bebezao Fight Result AFC - Aspera FC 11 |website=www.mma-core.com}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Albini made his promotional debut in the UFC against 11th ranked opponent Timothy Johnson at UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-on-fox-25-adds-junior-albini-vs-timothy-johnson |title=UFC on FOX 25 adds Junior Albini vs. Timothy Johnson |date=2017-05-18 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-12-05 |language=en-US}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-on-fox-25-results-junior-albini-scores-impressive-knockout-win-in-ufc-debut |title=UFC on FOX 25 results: Junior Albini scores impressive knockout win in UFC debut |date=2017-07-22 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-12-05 |language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus of US$50 thousand.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-on-fox-25-bonuses-brazilians-hit-it-big |title=UFC on FOX 25 bonuses: Brazilians hit it big |date=2017-07-23 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-12-05 |language=en-US}} At the post fight interview, Albini was pleased with the prize money where he stated he now was in the position to buy real toys for his daughter.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/junior-albini-ufc-on-fox-25-bonus-daughter-toys-empty-shampoo-bottles |title=Junior Albini says UFC on FOX 25 bonus means daughter will no longer have to play with empty shampoo bottles |date=2017-07-23 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-12-05 |language=en-US}}
It's so much money. I've never seen that kind of money. I was never able to buy her (his daughter) a toy or something like that. All of her toys were like shampoos, empty bottles, because we didn't have much money. My wife was following my dream, too, together, so it means a lot to me right now that I can make a living and give back to them what they suffered together with me – the pursuing of this dream.
Albini faced Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis on 11 November 2017.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/andrei-arlovski-ufc-fight-night-junior-albini-mma |title=On 5-fight skid, ex-champ Andrei Arlovski set for UFC Fight Night 120 bout vs. Junior Albini |date=2017-08-18 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-08-24 |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-120-results-andrei-arlovski-staves-off-retirement-outworks-junior-albini |title=UFC Fight Night 120 results: Andrei Arlovski staves off retirement, outworks Junior Albini |date=2017-11-12 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-11-12 |language=en-US}}
Albini faced Aleksei Oleinik on 12 May 2018, at UFC 224.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/6/16978366/alexey-oleynik-vs-junior-albini-booked-for-ufc-224-brazil |title=Alexey Oleynik vs. Junior Albini booked for UFC 224 in Brazil |work=MMA Fighting |access-date=2018-02-06}} He lost the fight via submission in the first round.{{Cite news |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/05/ufc-224-results-aleksei-oleinik-does-it-again-ezekiel-chokes-junior-albini-in-first |title=UFC 224 results: Aleksei Oleinik does it again, Ezekiel chokes Junior Albini in first |date=2018-05-13 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2018-05-13 |language=en-US}}
Albini was scheduled to face Dmitry Sosnovskiy on 2 February 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/29/18118709/six-fights-added-ufc-fortaleza-demian-maia-lyman-good |title=Six fights added to UFC Fortaleza, including Demian Maia vs. Lyman Good |work=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz |date=2018-11-29 |accessdate=2018-11-29}} However, Sosnovskiy pulled out of the fight in early January after undergoing surgery to correct a recent injury. Albini instead faced promotional newcomer Jairzinho Rozenstruik.{{Cite news |url=http://mmadna.nl/surinamer-jairzinho-rozenstruik-treft-junior-albini-tijdens-ufc-fortaleza/ |title=Surinamese Jairzinho Rose Bush meets Junior Albini during UFC Fortaleza |publisher=mmadna.nl |author=Marcel Dorff |date=2019-01-02 |access-date=2019-01-02 |language=nl}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, the first TKO loss of his MMA career.{{Cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/02/ufc-fortaleza-results-jair-rozenstruik-patient-pounds-out-junior-albini |title=UFC Fortaleza results: Jair Rozenstruik patient, pounds out Junior Albini |date=2019-02-02 |website=MMAjunkie |language=en |access-date=2019-02-03}}
Albini faced Maurice Greene on 29 June 2019 at UFC on ESPN 3.{{Cite web |url=http://mmadna.nl/vier-gevechten-bekend-gemaakt-voor-ufc-minneapolis-inclusief-formiga-vs-benavidez-2/ |title=Four fights announced for UFC Minneapolis including Benavidez vs. Formiga 2 |author=Marcel Dorff |publisher=mmadnanl.com |date=2019-04-10 |access-date=2019-04-10 |language=nl}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/6/29/20123841/knockout-maurice-greene-drops-junior-albini-in-the-first-at-ufc-minneapolis |title=Knockout! Greene Drops Albini At UFC Minneapolis |last=Harkness |first=Ryan |date=2019-06-29 |website=MMAmania.com |access-date=2019-06-29}}
In January 2020, it was reported that Albini was released by UFC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/junior-albini-among-latest-round-of-ufc-roster-cuts/|title=Junior Albini among latest round of UFC roster cuts|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Adam Martin|date=2020-02-13|access-date=2024-09-16}}
=Post-UFC career=
After the stint in the UFC, Albini made his first appearance against Adnan Alić at Serbian Battle Championship 27 on 14 March 2020. He won the fight via knockout less than a minute into round one.{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Alexander K. |last2=Meshew |first2=Jed |title=Missed Fists: Highlight-reel suplex ends in disaster, ex-UFC fighters thrive in Serbia, more |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/3/20/21187966/missed-fists-highlight-reel-suplex-ends-in-disaster-ex-ufc-fighters-thrive-in-serbia-more |website=mmafighting.com |date=20 March 2020 |access-date=23 December 2021}}
Albini next faced Gabriel Kanabo at Warriors Combat - on 30 July 2021. He won the fight via knockout in round one.
Albini faced Davi Lucas da Silva at AFT 30 on 31 August 2021. He won the bout via TKO in round one.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=AFT - AFT 30 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/AFT-AFT-30-90425 |access-date=2021-09-11 |website=Sherdog}}
Personal life
Albini is married and has a daughter.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/junior-albini-daughter-ufc-fight-night-120-added-pressure|title = Providing for daughter is Junior Albini's 'greatest pleasure' since life-changing UFC debut|date = 10 November 2017}} Before signing with the UFC, Albini worked full-time as a security guard.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/25/16023134/ufc-heavyweight-junior-albini-talks-surreal-experience-of-buying-daughter-first-toys|title = UFC heavyweight Junior Albini talks 'surreal' experience of buying daughter's first toys|date = 25 July 2017}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Timothy Johnson{{Cite news |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/junior-albini-ufc-on-fox-25-bonus-daughter-toys-empty-shampoo-bottles |title=Junior Albini says UFC on FOX 25 bonus means daughter will no longer have to play with empty shampoo bottles |work=MMA Junkie |access-date=23 July 2017}}
- Aspera Fighting Championship
- Aspera FC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–6
|Davi Lucas da Silva
|TKO
|AFT 30
|{{dts|2021|August|30|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:35
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–6
|Gabriel Kanabo
|KO
|Warriors Combat -
|{{dts|2021|July|30|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:15
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–6
|Adnan Alić
|KO (flying knee)
|Serbian Battle Championship 27
|{{dts|2020|March|14|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:45
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–6
|TKO (punches)
|UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos
|{{dts|2019|June|29|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:38
|Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–5
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2
|{{dts|2019|February|2|format=dmy}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:54
|Fortaleza, Brazil
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–4
|Submission (Ezekiel choke)
|{{dts|2018|May|12|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:45
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
|{{dts|2017|November|11|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Norfolk, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–2
|TKO (punches)
|UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum
|{{dts|2017|July|22|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:51
|Uniondale, New York, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
|Jose Rodrigo Guelke
|Decision (unanimous)
|Aspera FC 43
|{{dts|2016|August|13|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Paranaguá, Brazil
|{{small|Defended the Aspera FC Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–2
|Ivan Vičić
|TKO (punches)
|Serbian Battle Championship 10
|{{dts|2016|July|9|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:58
|Bačka Palanka, Serbia
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–2
|Tiago Cardoso
|KO (elbow)
|Aspera Fighting Championship 38
|{{dts|2016|May|27|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:45
|Barueri, Brazil
|{{small|Won the vacant Aspera FC Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–2
|Paulo Ferreira
|Submission (heel hook)
|Aspera FC 14
|{{dts|2014|November|29|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:12
|Lages, Brazil
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–2
|Arley Simetti
|Submission (armbar)
|Aspera FC 13
|{{dts|2014|November|02|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:22
|Itapema, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–2
|Diogo Joaquim Silveira
|KO (knee)
|Aspera FC 11
|{{dts|2014|August|30|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:37
|Curitibanos, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–2
|Bruno Polaco
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|Aspera FC 8
|{{dts|2014|June|14|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:36
|Paranaguá, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–2
|Alison Vicente
|Decision (unanimous)
|Smash Fight 3: Rising Stars
|{{dts|2013|December|07|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Curitiba, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–2
|Julio Bizzarri
|Submission (Guillotine choke)
|Felino Fight 3
|{{dts|2013|September|21|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:42
|Criciúma, Brazil
|{{small|Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|4–2
|Alberto Emiliano Pereira
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Nitrix Champion Fight 12
|{{dts|2012|August|18|format=dmy}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:42
|Blumenau, Brazil
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|4–1
|Nelson Jaca
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Power Fight Extreme 6
|{{dts|2011|November|19|format=dmy}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:53
|Curitiba, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Fernando Tressino
|TKO (knee)
|Max Fight 9
|{{dts|2011|July|16|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:01
|Campinas, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|Everton Panda
|Submission (armbar)
|CM System: Challenger
|{{dts|2010|September|19|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:50
|Curitiba, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Marcos Vinicius
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Arena Gold Fights 2
|{{dts|2010|July|17|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:55
|Curitiba, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Bruno Alboitt
|TKO (punches)
|Paranaguá Fight 5
|{{dts|2009|August|07|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:10
|Paranaguá, Brazil
|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
{{end}}
References
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External links
- {{UFC|junior-albini}}
- {{Sherdog|67923}}
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