Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza is a 42 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 26-10-0 pro MMA record. Souza most recently fought André Muniz at UFC 262 on Saturday May 15, 2021. Ronaldo Souza lost to André Muniz by Submission at 3:59 of Round 1 in the Middleweight division.
Ronaldo Souza has 26 wins with a 85% finish rate, including 5 by knockout, 17 by submission, 4 by decision.
Ronaldo Souza is currently on a 4 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 26-9-0 | André Muniz |
SUB
R1 3:59
|
UFC 262 | 2021-05-15 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 26-8-0 | Kevin Holland |
KO/TKO
R1 1:45
|
UFC 256 | 2020-12-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 26-7-0 | Jan Błachowicz |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 22 | 2019-11-16 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 26-6-0 | Jack Hermansson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 8 | 2019-04-27 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-6-0 | Chris Weidman |
KO/TKO
R3 2:46
|
UFC 230 | 2018-11-03 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-5-0 | Kelvin Gastelum |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 224 | 2018-05-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-5-0 | Derek Brunson |
KO/TKO
R1 3:50
|
UFC on FOX 27 | 2018-01-27 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 24-4-0 | Robert Whittaker |
KO/TKO
R2 3:28
|
UFC on FOX 24 | 2017-04-15 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-4-0 | Tim Boetsch |
SUB
R1 3:41
|
UFC 208 | 2017-02-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-4-0 | Vitor Belfort |
KO/TKO
R1 4:38
|
UFC 198 | 2016-05-14 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-3-0 | Yoel Romero |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 194 | 2015-12-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-3-0 | Chris Camozzi |
SUB
R1 2:33
|
UFC on FOX 15 | 2015-04-18 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-3-0 | Gegard Mousasi |
SUB
R3 4:30
|
UFC Fight Night 50 | 2014-09-05 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-3-0 | Francis Carmont |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 36 | 2014-02-15 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-3-0 | Yushin Okami |
KO/TKO
R1 2:47
|
UFC Fight Night 28 | 2013-09-04 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-0 | Chris Camozzi |
SUB
R1 3:37
|
UFC on FX 8 | 2013-05-18 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-0 | Ed Herman |
SUB
R1 3:10
|
Strikeforce | 2013-01-12 | Catchweight | SF |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Derek Brunson |
KO/TKO
R1 0:41
|
Strikeforce | 2012-08-18 | Middleweight | SF |
| Win | 14-3-0 | Bristol Marunde |
SUB
R3 2:43
|
Strikeforce | 2012-03-03 | Middleweight | SF |
| Loss | 14-2-0 | Luke Rockhold |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2011-09-10 | Middleweight | SF |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Robbie Lawler |
SUB
R3 2:00
|
Strikeforce | 2011-01-29 | Middleweight | SF |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Tim Kennedy |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2010-08-21 | Middleweight | SF |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Joey Villasenor |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2010-05-15 | Middleweight | SF |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Matt Lindland |
SUB
R1 4:18
|
Strikeforce | 2009-12-19 | Middleweight | SF |
| No Contest | 10-2-0 | Jason Miller |
R1 2:33
|
Dream 9 | 2009-05-26 | Middleweight | |
| Loss | 10-1-0 | Gegard Mousasi |
KO/TKO
R1 2:15
|
Dream 6 | 2008-09-23 | Middleweight | |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Zelg Galešić |
SUB
R1 1:27
|
Dream 6 | 2008-09-23 | Middleweight | |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Jason Miller |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
Dream 4 | 2008-06-18 | Middleweight | |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Ian Murphy |
SUB
R1 3:38
|
Dream 2 | 2008-04-29 | Middleweight | |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Wendell Santos |
SUB
R1 1:40
|
Regional circuit | 2007-10-13 | ||
| Win | 5-1-0 | Jose Gomes |
SUB
R1 3:28
|
Regional circuit | 2007-09-29 | ||
| Win | 4-1-0 | Bill Vucick |
SUB
R1 1:59
|
Regional circuit | 2007-05-19 | ||
| Win | 3-1-0 | Haim Gozali |
SUB
R1 1:33
|
Regional circuit | 2006-12-17 | JFC | |
| Win | 2-1-0 | Alexey Prokofiev |
SUB
R1 2:30
|
Regional circuit | 2006-09-27 | ||
| Win | 1-1-0 | Alexander Shlemenko |
SUB
R1 2:10
|
Regional circuit | 2006-04-29 | JFC | |
| Win | 0-1-0 | Viktor Babkir |
SUB
R1 0:56
|
Regional circuit | 2004-05-15 | JFC | |
| Loss | 0-0-0 | Jorge Patino |
KO/TKO
R1 3:13
|
Regional circuit | 2003-09-13 | JFC |
Souza made his professional debut against Jorge Patino on September 13, 2003, fighting on the regional circuit.
He lost his first MMA fight, losing to Jorge Patino who carried a 18-5-1 professional MMA record into the fight.
Ronaldo Souza lost to Jorge Patino by KO/TKO at 3:13 of Round 1.
Souza made his debut in the UFC against Chris Camozzi on May 18, 2013, fighting on the co-main event of UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold having compiled a 17-3-0 professional MMA record.
Ronaldo Souza beat Chris Camozzi by Submission at 3:37 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Souza has gone on to fight a total of 16 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-7-0.
Souza's last win came against Chris Weidman at UFC 230 on Saturday November 3, 2018. Ronaldo Souza beat Chris Weidman by KO/TKO at 2:46 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Souza is not currently booked for any fights.
Souza's last loss came against André Muniz at UFC 262 on Saturday May 15, 2021. Ronaldo Souza lost to André Muniz by Submission at 3:59 of Round 1.
Souza has fought 16 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-7-0.
Souza has knocked out 5 opponents.
Souza has submitted 17 opponents.
Souza has been knocked out 4 times.
Souza has been submitted 1 times.
