Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
MiddleweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Luke Rockhold
United StatesLuke Rockhold
16-6-0
RESULT

Luke Rockhold def. Jacare Souza (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Jacare Souza
BrazilJacare Souza
“Jacaré”
26-10-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, United States

Luke Rockhold defeated Jacare Souza by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, held Saturday, September 10, 2011 at US Bank Arena, Cincinnati.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Luke Rockhold vs Jacare Souza?

Luke Rockhold defeated Jacare Souza by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, held Saturday, September 10, 2011 at US Bank Arena, Cincinnati.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Luke Rockhold 34%66% Jacare Souza

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

16-6-0
Record
26-10-0 (1 NC)
1747
Power Index rating
1863
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
46
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Style Matchup

-
vs
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingJudo
Luke Rockhold

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States

Jacare Souza
  • 2003Black belt · BJJ · Henrique Machado
  • 2011Runner-up · ADCC · superfight
  • 2009Champion · ADCC · superfight
  • 2005Champion · ADCC · 77-87kg

Camp Fusion X-Cel Performance · Ocoee, Florida, US

Striking Profile

4.10
SLpM
2.53
49%
Str. Acc.
47%
2.68
SApM
2.83
53%
Str. Def.
62%

Grappling Profile

0.70
TD Avg.
2.57
29%
TD Acc.
39%
65%
TD Def.
57%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
1.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Luke Rockhold · 1-4
  • L
    Colby Covington
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  • L
    Darren Till
    MF & DAZN X Series 22 · Aug 30, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 1:08
  • L
    Patrick Downey
    Craig Jones Invitational 1 · Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Super Heavyweight
  • W
    Joe Schilling
    Karate Combat 45 · Apr 20, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 1:43 · Catchweight
  • L
    Mike Perry
    BKFC 41 Colorado · Apr 29, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 01:15 · Light Heavyweight
Jacare Souza · 0-5
  • L
    Vitor Belfort
    Gamebred Boxing 4 · Apr 1, 2023
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    Andre Muniz
    UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler · May 15, 2021
    Submission · R1 · 3:59 · Middleweight
  • L
    Kevin Holland
    UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno · Dec 12, 2020
    TKO · R1 · 1:45 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jan Blachowicz
    UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza · Nov 16, 2019
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Jack Hermansson
    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson · Apr 27, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 16 fights
33.0
Avg sig. strikes
27.8
0.55
Avg takedowns
1.00
1:42
Avg control time
2:55
126
Career high strikes
90
2
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Luke Rockhold
Strike target
Jacare Souza
60%
Head
67%
26%
Body
26%
15%
Leg
8%
Luke Rockhold
Strike position
Jacare Souza
61%
Distance
62%
7%
Clinch
15%
32%
Ground
23%