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Ronaldo Souza dos Santos (born 7 December 1979), 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.
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Vila Velha, Brazil| Result | Date | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 15 May 2021 | André Muniz Middleweight | SUB · R1 3:59 armbar | UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler |
| L | 12 Dec 2020 |  Kevin HollandMiddleweight | KO · R1 1:45 punches | UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno |
| L | 16 Nov 2019 |  Jan BłachowiczLight heavyweight | SD · R5 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré |
| L | 27 Apr 2019 |  Jack HermanssonMiddleweight | UD · R5 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson |
| W | 3 Nov 2018 | Chris Weidman Middleweight | KO · R3 2:46 punches | UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis |
| L | 12 May 2018 | Kelvin Gastelum Middleweight | SD · R3 5:00 | UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington |
| W | 27 Jan 2018 | Derek Brunson Middleweight | KO · R1 3:50 head kick and punches | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 |
| L | 15 Apr 2017 |  Robert WhittakerMiddleweight | TKO · R2 3:28 head kick and punches | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis |
| W | 11 Feb 2017 | Tim Boetsch Middleweight | SUB · R1 3:41 kimura | UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie |
| W | 14 May 2016 | Vitor Belfort Middleweight | TKO · R1 4:38 punches | UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic |
| L | 12 Dec 2015 |  Yoel RomeroMiddleweight | SD · R3 5:00 | UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor |
| W | 18 Apr 2015 | Chris Camozzi Middleweight | — · R1 2:33 armbar | UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold |
| W | 5 Sept 2014 |  Gegard MousasiMiddleweight | SUB · R3 4:30 guillotine choke | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Mousasi |
| — | 2 Aug 2014 | Gegard Mousasi Middleweight | — | UFC 176: Aldo vs. Mendes II |
| W | 15 Feb 2014 |  Francis CarmontMiddleweight | UD · R3 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi |
| W | 4 Sept 2013 |  Yushin OkamiMiddleweight | TKO · R1 2:47 punches | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader |
| W | 18 May 2013 | Chris Camozzi Middleweight | SUB · R1 3:37 arm-triangle choke | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold |
