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Ronaldo Souza

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Ronaldo Souza dos Santos (born 7 December 1979), nicknamed "Jacaré" (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒakaˈɾɛ]), is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler and 4th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. Souza was a multiple time BJJ World champion in coloured belts before becoming a two-time black belt World Champion, ADCC Submission Fighting World Champion, CBJJO World Cup Champion, Brazilian National Champion and European Open Champion. He was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class due to his achievements in the sport. Souza transitioned to MMA in 2003, competing for UFC from 2013 to 2021. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Ronaldo Souza is the 173rd most popular martial arts, the 1,462nd most popular biography from Brazil and the 20th most popular Brazilian Martial Arts.

Ronaldo Souza, also known as "Jacaré," is most famous for his accomplishments in mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where he has held titles in both the UFC and Strikeforce. He is renowned for his grappling skills and has been a top contender in the middleweight division.

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Among MARTIAL ARTS

Among martial arts, Ronaldo Souza ranks 173 out of 179. Before him are Anthony Pettis, Diadenis Luna, Umar Nurmagomedov, Shane Carwin, Rashad Evans, and Rich Franklin. After him are Stephen Thompson, Leon Edwards, Luke Rockhold, Armen Bagdasarov, Paulo Costa, and Cha Dong-min.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1979, Ronaldo Souza ranks 888. Before him are Ján Lašák, Anders Danielsen Lie, Arkadiusz Głowacki, Ahmed al-Ghamdi, Štěpán Vachoušek, and Schwenck. After him are Gloria Kemasuode, Farhad Fatkullin, Vedran Zrnić, Xu Yunlong, Hakimullah Mehsud, and Alan Osório da Costa Silva.

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In Brazil

Among people born in Brazil, Ronaldo Souza ranks 1,462 out of 2,236. Before him are Washington Luigi Garcia (1978), Thiago Mendes (1992), Denni Rocha dos Santos (1982), Raquel Zimmermann (1983), Schwenck (1979), and Luiz Razia (1989). After him are Jader Volnei Spindler (1982), Emílson Cribari (1980), Robson Conceição (1988), Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Alves (1989), Natan (2001), and Ibson (1983).

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Among MARTIAL ARTS In Brazil

Among martial arts born in Brazil, Ronaldo Souza ranks 20. Before him are Amanda Nunes (1988), Maurício Rua (1981), Junior dos Santos (1984), Rafael dos Anjos (1984), Edson Barboza (1986), and Deiveson Figueiredo (1987). After him are Paulo Costa (1991), Thiago Santos (1984), Marina Rodriguez (1987), and Bethe Correia (1983).

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