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Ronaldo SouzaMW
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Ronaldo Souza

"Jacare"

BrazilBrazilAge 46Fusion X-Cel PerformanceUFC
26
Wins
10
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
85%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
14
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut

Biography

Ronaldo Souza dos Santos, nicknamed "Jacaré", is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler and 4th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. Souza was a multiple time BJJ World champion in coloured belts before becoming a two-time black belt World Champion, ADCC Submission Fighting World Champion, CBJJO World Cup Champion, Brazilian National Champion and European Open Champion. He was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class due to his achievements in the sport. Souza transitioned to MMA in 2003, competing for UFC from 2013 to 2021. A highly regarded grappler on the world stage, Souza is a former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, and has also formerly competed for DREAM and Jungle Fight.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy39%

2.53

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.83

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.57

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.34

avg

Submissions

0.27

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 183 cmUFC debut Mar. 4, 2012Born Vila Velha, BrazilTeam XGYM - Rio de Janeiro

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision4
Submission14

Finish Rate

85%
22 of 26
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts37 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilAndré MunizH2HTechnical Submission (armbar)R1UFC 262May 15, 2021
LossUnited StatesKevin HollandH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 256Dec 12, 2020
LossPolandJan BłachowiczH2HDecision (split)R5UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. JacaréNov 16, 2019
LossSwedenJack HermanssonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. HermanssonApr 27, 2019
WinUnited StatesChris WeidmanH2HKO (punches)R3UFC 230Nov 3, 2018
LossUnited StatesKelvin GastelumH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 224May 12, 2018
WinUnited StatesDerek BrunsonH2HKO (head kick and punches)R1UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2Jan 27, 2018
LossAustraliaRobert WhittakerH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R2UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. ReisApr 15, 2017
WinUnited StatesTim BoetschH2HSubmission (kimura)R1UFC 208Feb 11, 2017
WinBrazilVitor BelfortH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 198May 14, 2016
LossUnited StatesYoel RomeroH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 194Dec 12, 2015
WinUnited StatesChris CamozziH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC on Fox: Machida vs. RockholdApr 18, 2015
WinNetherlandsGegard MousasiH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. MousasiSep 5, 2014
WinFranceFrancis CarmontH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. MousasiFeb 15, 2014
WinJapanYushin OkamiH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. BaderSep 4, 2013
WinUnited StatesChris CamozziH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R1UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013
WinUnited StatesEd HermanH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. SaffiedineJan 12, 2013
WinUnited StatesDerek BrunsonH2HKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Rousey vs. KaufmanAug 18, 2012
WinUnited StatesBristol MarundeH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3Strikeforce: Tate vs. RouseyMar 3, 2012
LossUnited StatesLuke RockholdH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: Barnett vs. KharitonovSep 10, 2011
WinUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3Strikeforce: Diaz vs. CyborgJan 29, 2011
WinUnited StatesTim KennedyH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: HoustonAug 21, 2010
WinUnited StatesJoey VillaseñorH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Heavy ArtilleryMay 15, 2010
WinUnited StatesMatt LindlandH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Strikeforce: EvolutionDec 19, 2009
NCUnited StatesJason MillerH2HNC (cut)R1DREAM 9May 26, 2009
LossNetherlandsGegard MousasiH2HKO (upkick)R1Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final RoundSep 23, 2008
WinCroatiaZelg GalešićH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final RoundSep 23, 2008
WinUnited StatesJason MillerH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Dream 4: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Second RoundJun 15, 2008
WinUnited StatesIan MurphyH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Dream 2: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 First RoundApr 29, 2008
WinBrazilWendell SantosH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Hero's The JungleOct 13, 2007
WinJosé de RibamarSubmission (armbar)R1Amazon ChallengeSep 29, 2007
WinUnited StatesBill VucickH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Gracie Fighting Championships: EvolutionMay 19, 2007
WinIsraelHaim GozaliH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Jungle Fight EuropeDec 17, 2006
WinRussiaAlexey ProkofievH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Fury Fighting Championship 1Sep 27, 2006
WinRussiaAlexander ShlemenkoH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R1Jungle Fight 6Apr 29, 2006
WinRussiaVictor BabkirH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Jungle Fight 2May 15, 2004
LossBrazilJorge PatinoH2HKO (punch)R1Jungle Fight 1Sep 13, 2003

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.