Thomas Guimarães Almeida, famous by his short name, Thomas Almeida, is a renowned Brazilian Professional Mixed Martial Artist. He made his debut in the professional MMA in November 2011. He used to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Legacy FC. However, currently, he competes in the Bantamweight division. Thomas, also known as Thominhas, is highly professional in his game, but he is a big art lover when we talk about his interests. This is evident from his body inks, especially his tribal arm tattoo that cannot be unseen. Let us explore his tattoos and their meanings.
1. Arm Tattoo
Tattoo: On his left arm, Thomas has got the tribal design inked. It covers his left shoulder and goes all the way down to his forearm.
Meaning: Tribal tattoos symbolize strength, protection, and power. It is the most common tattoo among MMA artists. Also, tribal designs are believed to reflect your connection with solid culture and background. There are various designs meant to show your tribute to love, family, or your culture.
2. Surname Tattoo
Tattoo: On his waistline, towards the right side of his stomach, Thomas has got the tattoo of his surname. The tattoo is done in italicized font and reads, ‘Almeida.’ Thomas Almeida was born on 31st July 1991 to Sergio Almeida, Lucila Pinto. He entered the professional world of martial arts in 2011.
3. Bicep Tattoo
Tattoo: On Almeida’s left bicep, there is a tattoo of tribal design that includes the face of a samurai inked. This was the first tribal design which he got on his arm. Years later, he got the tattoo intention done, which included the additional tribal design that has been merged with this.
4. Back Tattoo
5. ‘Familia’ Tattoo
Tattoo: On the backside of his neck, Thomas has the tattoo of the word, ‘Familia.’
Meaning: Familia is a Spanish word that stands for ‘Family’ when translated into English. The tattoo shows Thomas’ love for his family.
