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Jacare Souza

"Jacaré"
26-10-0★ 7bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Boxing 0-1Grappling 23-5
26-10-0 · 22 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Jacare Souza holds a professional MMA record of 26-10-0. Jacare Souza has won 26 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 17 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Jacare Souza lands 2.53 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 2.57 takedowns per 15 minutes. Jacare Souza also has 28 recorded Grappling bouts. Jacare Souza also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: May 15, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1979-12-07
Age
46
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJNo-Gi GrapplingJudo
  • 2024Single-outlet claim; no ADCC first-party page located.
  • 2011Runner-up · ADCC · superfight
  • 2009Champion · ADCC · superfight
  • 2005Champion · ADCC · 77-87kg
  • 2005Silver · ADCC · absolute
  • 2005Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt - medium heavy
  • 2005Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt - open weight
  • 2005Champion · IBJJF Euros · black belt - medium heavy
  • 2005Silver · IBJJF Euros · black belt - open weight
  • 2005Silver · Cbjjo World Cup · black belt
  • 2004Silver · IBJJF Worlds · black belt - medium heavy
  • 2004Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt - open weight
  • 2004Champion · IBJJF Pans · black belt - medium heavy
  • 2004Champion · IBJJF Pans · black belt - open weight
  • 2004Champion · Brazilian Nationals Cbjj · brown belt - medium heavy
  • 2004Champion · Cbjjo World Cup · black belt
  • 2003Silver · ADCC · 77-87kg
  • 2003Champion · ADCC Brazilian Qualifiers · 77-87kg
  • 2003Champion · IBJJF Worlds · brown belt - medium heavy
  • 2003Champion · IBJJF Worlds · brown belt - open weight
  • 2003Black belt · BJJ · Henrique Machado
  • 2002Champion · IBJJF Worlds · brown belt - medium heavy
  • 2002Silver · IBJJF Worlds · brown belt - open weight
  • 2001Champion · IBJJF Worlds · purple belt - middle
  • 2001Champion · IBJJF Worlds · purple belt - open weight
  • Black belt · Judo · Henrique Machado
  • AGE 17Started in Judo
  • AGE 17Started in BJJ

Camp

  • Fusion X-Cel Performance · Ocoee, Florida, US
  • Jacare Martial Arts · BJJ · Ocoee, Florida, US Founder
  • Fusion X-Cel · Brazil
  • ASLE · BJJ · Manaus, Brazil Former
  • Black House · Brazil / US Former
  • Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US Former

Coaches

  • Henrique Machado · Head coach

Training partners

  • Anderson Silva
  • Andre Galvao
  • Saulo Ribeiro
  • Xande Ribeiro

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power93
Kick power91
Punch speed87
Kick speed78
Accuracy93
Takedowns95
Ground striking97
Submissions96
Chin94
Body strength82
Cardio79

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 9-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.53per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.83per min
62% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.57per 15 min
39% success
Takedowns stuffed57%
Submission attempts1.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Jacare Souza sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jacare Souza earns per fight.

Jacare Souza's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Andre Muniz
    UFCUFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler· May 15, 2021· Middleweight· 26-10 vs 21-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:59
  2. LOSS
    vs Kevin Holland
    UFCUFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020· Middleweight· 26-9 vs 21-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:45
  3. LOSS
    vs Jan Blachowicz
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza· Nov 16, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 26-8 vs 25-8
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Jack Hermansson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Middleweight· 26-7 vs 20-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Chris Weidman
    UFCUFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Middleweight· 26-6 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:46
    FOTN
  6. LOSS
    vs Kelvin Gastelum
    UFCUFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Middleweight· 25-6 vs 16-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Derek Brunson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Brunson 2· Jan 27, 2018· Middleweight· 25-5 vs 18-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:50
    POTN
  8. LOSS
    vs Robert Whittaker
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis· Apr 15, 2017· Middleweight· 24-5 vs 18-4
    TKO
    R2 · 3:28
  9. WIN
    vs Tim Boetsch
    UFCUFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie· Feb 11, 2017· Middleweight· 24-4 vs 20-11
    SUB
    R1 · 3:41
    POTN
  10. WIN
    vs Vitor Belfort
    UFCUFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· May 14, 2016· Middleweight· 23-4 vs 25-12
    TKO
    R1 · 4:38
    POTN
  11. LOSS
    vs Yoel Romero
    UFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Middleweight· 22-4 vs 11-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Chris Camozzi
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Rockhold· Apr 18, 2015· Middleweight· 22-3 vs 21-10
    SUB
    R1 · 2:33
  13. WIN
    vs Gegard Mousasi
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· Sep 5, 2014· Middleweight· 21-3 vs 35-5-2
    SUB
    R3 · 4:30
    POTN
  14. WIN
    vs Francis Carmont
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· Feb 15, 2014· Middleweight· 20-3 vs 22-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Yushin Okami
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· Sep 4, 2013· Middleweight· 19-3 vs 30-8
    TKO
    R1 · 2:47
  16. WIN
    vs Chris Camozzi
    UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Middleweight· 18-3 vs 19-6
    SUB
    R1 · 3:37
    SOTN
  17. WIN
    vs Ed Herman
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine· Jan 11, 2013· Catchweight· 17-3 vs 18-9
    SUB
    R1 · 3:10
  18. WIN
    vs Derek Brunson
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman· Aug 17, 2012· Middleweight· 16-3 vs 9-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:41
  19. WIN
    vs Bristol Marunde
    StrikeforceStrikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey· Mar 3, 2012· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 12-7
    SUB
    R3 · 2:43
  20. LOSS
    vs Luke RockholdTitle bout
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov· Sep 10, 2011· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 8-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  21. WIN
    vs Robbie Lawler×2Title bout · Title win #2
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg· Jan 28, 2011· Middleweight· 14-2 vs 18-7
    SUB
    R3 · 2:00
  22. WIN
    vs Tim Kennedy×1Title bout · Title win #1
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Houston· Aug 20, 2010· Middleweight· 13-2 vs 12-3
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs Joey Villasenor
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Heavy Artillery· May 14, 2010· Catchweight· 12-2 vs 27-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Matt Lindland
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Evolution· Dec 18, 2009· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 21-7
    SUB
    R1 · 4:18
  25. NC
    vs Jason Miller
    Dream 9· May 26, 2009· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 22-6
    NC
    R1 · 2:33
  26. LOSS
    vs Gegard Mousasi
    Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals· Sep 23, 2008· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 24-2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:15
  27. WIN
    vs Zelg Galešić
    Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals· Sep 23, 2008· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 9-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:27
  28. WIN
    vs Jason Miller
    Dream 4· Jun 18, 2008· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 21-6
    UD
  29. WIN
    vs Ian Murphy
    Dream 2· Apr 29, 2008· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:38
  30. WIN
    vs Wendell Santos
    Amazonas Regional· Oct 13, 2007· 7-1 vs 1-1
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Jose De ribamar machado gomes
    Amazonas Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 6-1 vs 11-4-1
    SUB
  32. WIN
    vs Bill Vucick
    Ohio Regional· May 19, 2007· 5-1 vs 3-3
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Haim Gozali
    Jungle Fight· Dec 17, 2006· 4-1 vs 5-2
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Alexey Prokofiev
    Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 27, 2006· 3-1 vs 4-2
    SUB
  35. WIN
    vs Alexander Shlemenko
    Jungle Fight· Apr 29, 2006· 2-1 vs 22-4
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Viktor Babkir
    Jungle Fight· May 15, 2004· 1-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  37. LOSS
    vs Jorge Patino
    Jungle Fight· Sep 13, 2003· 0-1 vs 19-5-1
    TKO

Official UFC Ranking

Jacare Souza's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#1 Middleweight
First ranked
Feb 25, 2013
Times ranked
270

Middleweight

#1#5#10#15201420152016201720182019Feb 25, 2013 · #10Mar 4, 2013 · #8Mar 18, 2013 · #9Apr 8, 2013 · #8May 21, 2013 · #6May 28, 2013 · #5Sep 6, 2013 · #3Feb 17, 2014 · #4Sep 9, 2014 · #2Nov 10, 2014 · #3Nov 17, 2014 · #2Feb 24, 2015 · #1Apr 20, 2015 · #2Dec 14, 2015 · #3Jan 19, 2016 · #2Jun 6, 2016 · #3Apr 19, 2017 · #5Jul 10, 2017 · #4Nov 8, 2017 · #5Nov 29, 2017 · #4Jan 1, 2018 · #3Feb 12, 2018 · #2May 16, 2018 · #5Nov 7, 2018 · #3Apr 15, 2019 · #4Apr 30, 2019 · #6Jul 2, 2019 · #5Aug 19, 2019 · #6Sep 30, 2019 · #7Nov 4, 2019 · #8Nov 11, 2019 · #8#8

Light Heavyweight

#1#5#10#152020Nov 18, 2019 · #15Feb 10, 2020 · #14Mar 16, 2020 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1857▼22
Peak
1929Nov 4, 2018
Rated fights
36
150016501800200420072010201320162019Sep 13, 2003 · 1446May 15, 2004 · 1502Apr 29, 2006 · 1579Sep 27, 2006 · 1625Dec 17, 2006 · 1666May 19, 2007 · 1696Sep 29, 2007 · 1711Oct 13, 2007 · 1725Apr 29, 2008 · 1739Jun 18, 2008 · 1762Sep 23, 2008 · 1735Sep 23, 2008 · 1762Dec 19, 2009 · 1779May 15, 2010 · 1802Aug 21, 2010 · 1825Jan 29, 2011 · 1863Sep 10, 2011 · 1825Mar 3, 2012 · 1843Aug 18, 2012 · 1854Jan 12, 2013 · 1863May 18, 2013 · 1873Sep 4, 2013 · 1887Feb 15, 2014 · 1893Sep 5, 2014 · 1908Apr 18, 2015 · 1916Dec 12, 2015 · 1909May 15, 2016 · 1920Feb 12, 2017 · 1929Apr 16, 2017 · 1909Jan 28, 2018 · 1922May 13, 2018 · 1916Nov 4, 2018 · 1929Apr 28, 2019 · 1916Nov 17, 2019 · 1908Dec 13, 2020 · 1879May 16, 2021 · 18571857

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jacare Souza fight next?

Jacare Souza has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jacare Souza's record?

Jacare Souza's professional MMA record is 26-10-0.

Who is Jacare Souza fighting next?

Jacare Souza's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jacare Souza fight last?

Jacare Souza most recently fought Andre Muniz at UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler on Saturday, May 15, 2021, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Jacare Souza fight in?

Jacare Souza fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Jacare Souza have?

Jacare Souza has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 17 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jacare Souza won?

Jacare Souza has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Jacare Souza?

Jacare Souza is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Jacare Souza weigh?

Jacare Souza weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Jacare Souza's reach?

Jacare Souza has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Jacare Souza?

Jacare Souza is 46 years old (born Dec 7, 1979).

Where is Jacare Souza from?

Jacare Souza is from Brazil.