Jacare Souza
19-9-0
Physical stats
Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight185 lbs. (84 kg)
Reach72" (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
BornDec 07, 1979
Age46
DivisionMiddleweight
Striking & grappling
SLpM2.53
Str. Acc47%
SApM2.83
Str. Def62%
TD Avg2.57
TD Acc39%
TD Def-
Sub Avg1.3
Recent form
L L L L W
Career timeline
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Career breakdown
Finish rate79%
Times finished44%
StreakL4
Best streak8
Avg fight9:30
Octagon time4h 35m
Opp win%70%
ActiveApr. 29, 2008 – May. 15, 2021 (14y)
Strength of schedule
Ranked opponents faced2
Ranked wins0
Best ranked win-
Career story
Jacare Souza is a 26-10-0 submission specialist (1 NC). 78% finish rate.
Jacare debuted Apr. 29, 2008 vs Ian Murphy (win). Longest win streak: 8. On a 4-fight losing skid. 14 years active (Apr. 29, 2008–May. 15, 2021).
Best wins: Gegard Mousasi (SUB Guillotine Choke R3, Sep. 05, 2014); Yushin Okami (KO/TKO Punch R1, Sep. 04, 2013); Joey Villasenor (U-DEC R3, May. 15, 2010).
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Fight history
| Date | Event | Result | Method | R | Time | KD | Str | TD | Sub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May. 15, 2021 | UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler | L Andre Muniz | SUB Armbar | 1 | 3:59 | 0 0 | 11 7 | 1 2 | 0 1 |
| Dec. 12, 2020 | UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno | L Kevin Holland | KO/TKO Punch | 1 | 1:45 | 0 0 | 2 15 | 2 0 | 0 0 |
| Nov. 16, 2019 | UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare | L Jan Blachowicz | S-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 20 71 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Apr. 27, 2019 | UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson | L Jack Hermansson | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 90 148 | 0 3 | 0 1 |
| Nov. 03, 2018 | UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis | W Chris Weidman | KO/TKO Punches | 3 | 2:46 | 1 0 | 74 68 | 0 1 | 0 0 |
| May. 12, 2018 | UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington | L Kelvin Gastelum | S-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 1 | 64 53 | 1 0 | 1 0 |
| Jan. 27, 2018 | UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2 | W Derek Brunson | KO/TKO Kick | 1 | 3:50 | 1 0 | 9 8 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Apr. 15, 2017 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis | L Robert Whittaker | KO/TKO Kick | 2 | 3:28 | 0 1 | 9 55 | 1 0 | 0 0 |
| Feb. 11, 2017 | UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie | W Tim Boetsch | SUB Kimura | 1 | 3:41 | 0 0 | 7 6 | 1 0 | 1 0 |
| May. 14, 2016 | UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic | W Vitor Belfort | KO/TKO Punches | 1 | 4:38 | 0 0 | 39 4 | 1 0 | 0 0 |
| Dec. 12, 2015 | UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor | L Yoel Romero | S-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 1 | 30 46 | 1 0 | 0 0 |
| Apr. 18, 2015 | UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold | W Chris Camozzi | SUB Armbar | 1 | 2:33 | 0 0 | 6 7 | 1 0 | 1 0 |
| Sep. 05, 2014 | UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi | W Gegard Mousasi | SUB Guillotine Choke | 3 | 4:30 | 0 0 | 32 26 | 4 0 | 1 0 |
| Feb. 15, 2014 | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi | W Francis Carmont | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 16 19 | 2 0 | 3 0 |
| Sep. 04, 2013 | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader | W Yushin Okami | KO/TKO Punch | 1 | 2:47 | 1 0 | 28 1 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| May. 18, 2013 | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | W Chris Camozzi | SUB Arm Triangle | 1 | 3:37 | 0 0 | 8 4 | 1 0 | 1 0 |
| Jan. 12, 2013 | Strikeforce - Marquardt vs Saffiedine | W Ed Herman | SUB Kimura | 1 | 3:10 | 0 0 | 14 10 | 2 0 | 1 1 |
| Aug. 18, 2012 | Strikeforce - Rousey vs Kaufman | W Derek Brunson | KO/TKO Punch | 1 | 0:41 | 1 0 | 5 0 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Mar. 03, 2012 | Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey | W Bristol Marunde | SUB Arm Triangle | 3 | 2:43 | 1 0 | 46 19 | 6 0 | 2 0 |
| Sep. 10, 2011 | Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Kharitonov | L Luke Rockhold | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 49 97 | 5 0 | 0 0 |
| Jan. 29, 2011 | Strikeforce - Diaz vs. Cyborg | W Robbie Lawler | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 3 | 2:00 | 0 0 | 12 14 | 4 0 | 1 0 |
| Aug. 21, 2010 | Strikeforce - Houston | W Tim Kennedy | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 47 69 | 0 2 | 0 0 |
| May. 15, 2010 | Strikeforce - Heavy Artillery | W Joey Villasenor | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 45 13 | 8 0 | 1 0 |
| Dec. 19, 2009 | Strikeforce - Evolution | W Matt Lindland | SUB Arm Triangle | 1 | 4:18 | 0 0 | 11 2 | 0 1 | 3 0 |
| May. 26, 2009 | DREAM 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 2nd Round | NC Jason Miller | CNC | 1 | 2:33 | 0 0 | 6 6 | 1 0 | 0 0 |
| Sep. 23, 2008 | DREAM 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round | L Gegard Mousasi | KO/TKO Kick | 1 | 2:15 | 0 0 | 1 2 | 1 0 | 0 0 |
| Sep. 23, 2008 | DREAM 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round | W Zelg Galesic | SUB Armbar | 1 | 1:27 | 0 0 | 3 0 | 1 0 | 1 0 |
| Jun. 15, 2008 | DREAM 4: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 2nd Round | W Jason Miller | U-DEC | 2 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 19 24 | 3 1 | 6 1 |
| Apr. 29, 2008 | DREAM 2: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 1st Round | W Ian Murphy | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 1 | 3:38 | 0 0 | 7 0 | 1 1 | 2 0 |
Fight data compiled from public statistical sources (ufcstats.com) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). OctagonStats is an independent database, not affiliated with UFC / TKO Group.