Ronaldo Souza

Description: (Brazilian Former Mixed Martial Artist and Submission Grappler)

Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter who currently fights in UFC’s middleweight division. One of the most looked upon fighters in the UFC. In order to cope with the death of one of his very good friends as a teenager, he immersed himself into Jiu Jutsu, which later became his way of life. Ronaldo trained under Henrique Machado, who guided him in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu, in which Ronaldo later created a big name for himself, winning five world championships. Before embarking into the world of Ultimate Fighting Championship, which also happens to be the biggest world stage for MMA, Ronaldo competed under DREAM and Jungle Fight promotions, earning quite a name. Souza is a former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion. Ronaldo made a winning entry into UFC in 2013 and since then, he has won most of the fights and earned several honours such as ‘Performance of the Night’ and ‘Submission of the Night’.

Overview

Birthday December 7, 1979 (Sagittarius)
Alternative names Ronaldo Souza dos Santos, Jacaré
Height 185 cm
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Is Ronaldo Souza still fighting in the UFC? No, Ronaldo Souza retired as a UFC fighter in 2021.
What is Ronaldo Souza's fighting style? Ronaldo Souza is known for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise and powerful striking abilities.
Did Ronaldo Souza ever win a championship title in the UFC? No, Ronaldo Souza did not win a championship title in the UFC.
What is Ronaldo Souza's current MMA record? Ronaldo Souza holds a professional MMA record of 26 wins, 10 losses, and 1 no-contest.
Who are some notable opponents Ronaldo Souza has fought in the UFC? Ronaldo Souza has faced top UFC fighters such as Robert Whittaker, Kelvin Gastelum, and Yoel Romero in his MMA career.
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