Best fights of Ronaldo Souza
Over 18 years as a professional, Ronaldo Souza has compiled a 26-10 (22) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ronaldo Souza submits Gegard Mousasi in their 2nd fight
On September 5, 2014 Ronaldo Souza faced Gegard Mousasi in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Souza was 34 years old with a record of 20-3, and Mousasi was 29 with a record of 35-4-2. Souza was on a 6-fight winning streak and Mousasi was coming off a win. Souza submitted Gegard Mousasi via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
2. Ronaldo Souza KOs Yushin Okami
On September 4, 2013 Ronaldo Souza faced Yushin Okami in a middleweight bout. Souza was 33 years old with a record of 18-3, and Okami was 32 with a record of 30-7. Souza was on a 4-fight winning streak and Okami was on a 3-fight winning streak. Souza stopped Yushin Okami via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Ronaldo Souza submits Robbie Lawler
On January 29, 2011 Ronaldo Souza defended his Strikeforce middleweight title against Robbie Lawler. Souza was 31 years old with a record of 13-2, and Lawler was 28 with a record of 18-6. Souza was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lawler was coming off a win. Souza submitted Robbie Lawler via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Ronaldo Souza KOs Vitor Belfort
On May 14, 2016 Ronaldo Souza faced Vitor Belfort in a middleweight bout. Souza was 36 years old with a record of 22-4, and Belfort was 39 with a record of 25-11. Souza was coming off a loss, while Belfort was coming off a win. Souza stopped Vitor Belfort via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Ronaldo Souza defeats Tim Kennedy
On August 21, 2010 Ronaldo Souza fought Tim Kennedy for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight title. Souza was 30 years old with a record of 12-2, and Kennedy was 30 with a record of 12-2. Souza was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kennedy was on a 4-fight winning streak. Souza won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Ronaldo Souza submits Ed Herman
On January 12, 2013 Ronaldo Souza faced Ed Herman in a middleweight bout. Souza was 33 years old with a record of 16-3, and Herman was 32 with a record of 20-8. Souza was on a 2-fight winning streak. Souza submitted Ed Herman via kimura in the 1st round.
7. Ronaldo Souza KOs Derek Brunson in their 2nd fight
On January 27, 2018 Ronaldo Souza faced Derek Brunson in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Souza was 38 years old with a record of 24-5, and Brunson was 34 with a record of 18-5. Souza was coming off a loss, while Brunson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Souza stopped Derek Brunson via KO in the 1st round.
8. Ronaldo Souza submits Tim Boetsch
On February 11, 2017 Ronaldo Souza faced Tim Boetsch in a middleweight bout. Souza was 37 years old with a record of 23-4, and Boetsch was 36 with a record of 20-10. Souza was coming off a win and Boetsch was on a 2-fight winning streak. Souza submitted Tim Boetsch via kimura in the 1st round.
9. Ronaldo Souza KOs Chris Weidman
On November 3, 2018 Ronaldo Souza faced Chris Weidman in a middleweight bout. Souza was 38 years old with a record of 25-6, and Weidman was 34 with a record of 14-3. Souza was coming off a loss, while Weidman was coming off a win. Souza stopped Chris Weidman via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Ronaldo Souza chokes out Chris Camozzi
On May 18, 2013 Ronaldo Souza faced Chris Camozzi in a middleweight bout. Souza was 33 years old with a record of 17-3, and Camozzi was 26 with a record of 19-5. Souza was on a 3-fight winning streak and Camozzi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Souza submitted Chris Camozzi via choke-out in the 1st round.