Best fights of Roberto de Souza
Over 12 years as a professional, Roberto de Souza has compiled a 19-3 (18) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. 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.
2. Roberto de Souza submits Tofiq Musayev
On June 13, 2021 Roberto de Souza fought Tofiq Musayev for the vacant 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.