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Ronaldo Souza Derek Brunson
judo black belt
Ronaldo Souza
26-10

RD1 0:41

KO/TKO

Punches

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Derek Brunson
24-9

Fight: Souza vs. Brunson

USAStrikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman
19AUGSUN'122:00 AM
Middleweight• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Jacaré

The One

Forms

WWWLW
LWWWW

Nationality

BrazilBrazil

USAUSA

Age

(1979-12-07) 46

42(1984-01-04)

Weight

(84 kg) 185 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(185 cm) 6′1″

6′1″ (186 cm)

Reach

(183 cm) 6′0″

6′5″ (196 cm)

Gym

Fusion Xcel Performance

Brunsons MMA and Fitness

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

26

5 KO/TKO - 14%
17 submission - 47%
4 decision - 11%

24

33% - 11 KO/TKO
15% - 5 submission
24% - 8 decision

Losses

10

4 KO/TKO - 11%
1 submission - 3%
5 decision - 14%

9

21% - 7 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
6% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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Brazil
André Muniz
(20-4)
i
UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler
16 May2021Sub(Inverted Armbar) RD13:59
USA
Kevin Holland
(20-5)
i
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno
13 Dec2020KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:45
Poland
Jan Błachowicz
(24-8)
i
UFC on ESPN+ 22: Blachowicz vs. Jacare
16 Nov2019Decision(Split) RD55:00
Sweden
Jack Hermansson
(19-4)
i
UFC on ESPN+ 8: Jacare vs. Hermansson
27 Apr2019Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Chris Weidman
(14-3)
i
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
04 Nov2018KO/TKO(Punches) RD32:46
USA
Kelvin Gastelum
(15-3)
i
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington
13 May2018Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Derek Brunson
(18-5)
i
UFC on FOX 27: Jacare vs. Brunson 2
28 Jan2018KO/TKO(Head Kick and Punches) RD13:50
Australia
Robert Whittaker
(17-4)
i
UFC on FOX 24: Johnson vs. Reis
16 Apr2017KO/TKO(Head Kick and Punches) RD23:28
USA
Tim Boetsch
(20-10)
i
UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie
12 Feb2017Sub(Kimura) RD13:41
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
(25-11)
i
UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic
15 May2016KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD14:38
Cuba
Yoel Romero
(10-1)
i
UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor
13 Dec2015Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Chris Camozzi
(21-9)
i
UFC on FOX 15: Machida vs. Rockhold
19 Apr2015Sub(Armbar) RD12:33
Netherlands
Gegard Mousasi
(36-4-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 50: Jacare vs. Mousasi 2
05 Sep2014Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD34:30
France
Francis Carmont
(22-7)
i
UFC Fight Night 36: Machida vs. Mousasi
16 Feb2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Yushin Okami
(30-8)
i
UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader
04 Sep2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:47
USA
Chris Camozzi
(19-5)
i
UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold
19 May2013Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD13:37
USA
Ed Herman
(18-8)
i
Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine
13 Jan2013Sub(Kimura) RD13:10
USA
Derek Brunson
(9-1)
i
Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman
19 Aug2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:41
USA
Bristol Marunde
(12-6)
i
Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey
04 Mar2012Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD32:43
USA
Luke Rockhold
(7-1)
i
Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals
11 Sep2011Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Robbie Lawler
(18-6)
i
Strikeforce: San Jose
30 Jan2011Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD32:00
USA
Tim Kennedy
(12-2)
i
Strikeforce: Houston
22 Aug2010Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Joey Villasenor
(27-6)
i
Strikeforce: St. Louis
15 May2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Matt Lindland
(21-6)
i
Strikeforce: Evolution
19 Dec2009Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD14:18
USA
Jason Miller
(22-6)
i
Dream 9: Featherweight GP 2009 Second Round
26 May2009No Contest(Cut) RD12:33
Netherlands
Gegard Mousasi
(23-2-1)
i
Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals
23 Sep2008KO/TKO(Upkick) RD12:15
Croatia
Zelg Galešić
(9-3)
i
Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals
23 Sep2008Sub(Armbar) RD11:27
USA
Jason Miller
(21-5)
i
Dream 4: Middleweight GP 2008 Second Round
18 Jun2008Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
USA
Ian Murphy
(0-0)
i
Dream 2: Middleweight GP 2008 First Round
29 Apr2008Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:38
Brazil
Wendell Santos
(1-0)
i
HTJ - Hero's the Jungle
13 Oct2007Sub(Submission to Punches) RD11:40
Brazil
Jose Gomes
(11-3-1)
i
29 Sep2007
Sub RD13:28
USA
Bill Vucick
(3-2)
i
GFC - Evolution
19 May2007Sub(Submission to Punches) RD11:59
Israel
Haim Gozali
(5-1)
i
JF - Jungle Fight 7
17 Dec2006Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:33
Russia
Alexey Prokofiev
(4-1)
i
Fury FC 1 - Warlords Unleashed
27 Sep2006Sub(Triangle Choke) RD12:30
Russia
Alexander Shlemenko
(22-3)
i
JF - Jungle Fight 6
29 Apr2006Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD12:10
Russia
Viktor Babkir
(0-0)
i
JF - Jungle Fight 2
15 May2004Sub(Submission to Punches) RD10:56
Brazil
Jorge Patino
(18-5-1)
i
JF - Jungle Fight 1
13 Sep2003KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Souza vs. Brunson

  • Which event are Derek Brunson and Ronaldo Souza fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman.

  • How many rounds is the Derek Brunson vs. Ronaldo Souza?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round SF, Strikeforce fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Derek Brunson vs. Ronaldo Souza?

    The fight is organized by the Strikeforce (SF, Strikeforce).

  • When is the Derek Brunson vs. Ronaldo Souza fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on August 19, 2012