Ronaldo Souza losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Ronaldo Souza has compiled a 26-10 (22) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has ten losses, two of them in title fights.
10. Ronaldo Souza loses to André Muniz via KO
On May 15, 2021 Ronaldo Souza faced André Muniz in a middleweight bout. Souza was 41 years old with a record of 26-9, and Muniz was 31 with a record of 20-4. Souza was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Muniz was on a 6-fight winning streak. Muniz submitted Souza via choke-out in the 1st round.
9. Ronaldo Souza loses to Kevin Holland via KO
On December 12, 2020 Ronaldo Souza faced Kevin Holland in a middleweight bout. Souza was 41 years old with a record of 26-8, and Holland was 28 with a record of 20-5. Souza was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Holland was on a 4-fight winning streak. Holland stopped Souza via KO in the 1st round.
8. Ronaldo Souza loses to Jan Błachowicz via split decision
On November 16, 2019 Ronaldo Souza faced Jan Błachowicz in a light heavyweight bout. Souza was 39 years old with a record of 26-7, and Błachowicz was 36 with a record of 24-8. Souza was coming off a loss, while Błachowicz was coming off a win. Souza lost via split decision. Went the distance with Błachowicz.
7. Ronaldo Souza loses to Jack Hermansson via unanimous decision
On April 27, 2019 Ronaldo Souza faced Jack Hermansson in a middleweight bout. Souza was 39 years old with a record of 26-6, and Hermansson was 30 with a record of 19-4. Souza was coming off a win and Hermansson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Souza lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hermansson.
6. Ronaldo Souza loses to Kelvin Gastelum via split decision
On May 12, 2018 Ronaldo Souza faced Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight bout. Souza was 38 years old with a record of 25-5, and Gastelum was 26 with a record of 15-3. Both Souza and Gastelum were coming off a win. Souza lost via split decision. Went the distance with Gastelum.
5. Ronaldo Souza loses to Robert Whittaker via KO
On April 15, 2017 Ronaldo Souza faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Souza was 37 years old with a record of 24-4, and Whittaker was 26 with a record of 17-4. Souza was on a 2-fight winning streak and Whittaker was on a 6-fight winning streak. Whittaker stopped Souza via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Ronaldo Souza loses to Yoel Romero via split decision
On December 12, 2015 Ronaldo Souza faced Yoel Romero in a middleweight bout. Souza was 36 years old with a record of 22-3, and Romero was 38 with a record of 10-1. Souza was on a 8-fight winning streak and Romero was on a 6-fight winning streak. Souza lost via split decision. Went the distance with Romero.
3. Ronaldo Souza loses to Luke Rockhold via unanimous decision
On September 10, 2011 Ronaldo Souza defended his Strikeforce middleweight title against Luke Rockhold. Souza was 31 years old with a record of 14-2, and Rockhold was 26 with a record of 7-1. Souza was on a 4-fight winning streak and Rockhold was on a 6-fight winning streak. Souza lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Rockhold.
2. Ronaldo Souza loses to Gegard Mousasi via KO
On September 23, 2008 Ronaldo Souza fought Gegard Mousasi for the vacant DREAM, 2008 Dream Grand Prix, and Dream Middleweight middleweight titles. Souza was 28 years old with a record of 10-1, and Mousasi was 23 with a record of 23-2-1. Both Souza and Mousasi were on a 10-fight winning streak. Mousasi stopped Souza via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Ronaldo Souza loses to Jorge Patino via KO
On September 13, 2003 Ronaldo Souza faced Jorge Patino in a welterweight bout. Souza was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Patino was 30 with a record of 18-5-1. Patino stopped Souza via KO in the 1st round.