Best fights of Roberto de Souza
Over 13 years as a professional, Roberto de Souza has compiled a 21-4 (19) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Roberto de Souza submits Tofiq Musayev
On June 13, 2021 Roberto de Souza fought Tofiq Musayev for the vacant inaugural Rizin lightweight title. Souza was 31 years old with a record of 11-1, and Musayev was 31 with a record of 19-3. Souza was on a 2-fight winning streak and Musayev was on a 15-fight winning streak. Souza submitted Tofiq Musayev via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Roberto de Souza submits Yoshinori Horie
On September 28, 2025 Roberto de Souza defended his Rizin lightweight title against Yoshinori Horie. Souza was 36 years old with a record of 19-3, and Horie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Souza was on a 4-fight winning streak. Souza submitted Yoshinori Horie via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Roberto de Souza submits Vugar Karamov
On December 31, 2024 Roberto de Souza defended his Rizin lightweight title against Vugar Karamov. Souza was 35 years old with a record of 17-3, and Karamov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Souza was on a 2-fight winning streak. Souza submitted Vugar Karamov via triangle choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Roberto de Souza KOs Luiz Gustavo in 21 seconds
On September 29, 2024 Roberto de Souza defended his Rizin lightweight title against Luiz Gustavo. Souza was 35 years old with a record of 16-3, and Gustavo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Souza was coming off a win. Souza stopped Luiz Gustavo via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Roberto de Souza defeats Spike Carlyle
On May 6, 2023 Roberto de Souza faced Spike Carlyle in a lightweight bout. Souza was 33 years old with a record of 14-2, and Carlyle was 30 with a record of 14-4. Both Souza and Carlyle were coming off a loss. Souza won via unanimous decision.
6. Roberto de Souza submits Yusuke Yachi in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2021 Roberto de Souza defended his Rizin lightweight title against Yusuke Yachi. It was their second meeting. Souza was 32 years old with a record of 12-1, and Yachi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Souza was on a 3-fight winning streak. Souza submitted Yusuke Yachi via triangle choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Roberto de Souza submits Johnny Case in their 2nd fight
On April 17, 2022 Roberto de Souza defended his Rizin lightweight title against Johnny Case. It was their second meeting. Souza was 32 years old with a record of 13-1, and Case was 32 with a record of 27-7-1. Souza was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Case was coming off a loss. Souza submitted Johnny Case via reverse triangle armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Roberto de Souza KOs Satoru Kitaoka
On April 21, 2019 Roberto de Souza faced Satoru Kitaoka in a lightweight bout. Souza was 29 years old with a record of 7-0, and Kitaoka was 39 with a record of 42-18-9. Souza was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Kitaoka was coming off a win. Souza stopped Satoru Kitaoka via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Roberto de Souza loses to A. J. McKee via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2022 Roberto de Souza faced A. J. McKee in a lightweight bout. Souza was 33 years old with a record of 14-1, and McKee was 27 with a record of 19-1. Souza was on a 5-fight winning streak and McKee was coming off a win. Souza lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McKee.
10. Roberto de Souza KOs Keita Nakamura
On March 23, 2024 Roberto de Souza faced Keita Nakamura in a welterweight bout. Souza was 34 years old with a record of 15-3, and Nakamura was 39 with a record of 36-11-2. Souza was coming off a loss, while Nakamura was coming off a win. Souza stopped Keita Nakamura via TKO in the 1st round.