Ronaldo Souza vs. Robbie Lawler

Co-Main Event | Strikeforce Middleweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Jan 29, 2011
W
Souza defeats Lawler
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:00 Round 3 of 5, 12:00 Total
vs.
Submission 2:00 R3
◀︎
▶︎

Fighter Comparison

13-2-0

Climbed to 14-2
Pro
Record
18-6-0

Fell to 18-7
-205
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+170
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Middleweight
Title Challenger

Middleweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Manaus
Amazonas
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
31
+1 month, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 28
+10 mos, 1 week, 2 days
184.3 lbs
(83.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'11"
(181cm)
72.0"
(183cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Fusion Xcel Performance Gym Kill Cliff FC

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 305

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Lawler
32%
Souza
68%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: San Jose
  • Date: Saturday 01.29.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: HP Pavilion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Miletich
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
  • Souza Disclosed Pay: $85,000
  • Lawler Disclosed Pay: $65,000
  • Title on Line: Strikeforce Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Souza
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Ariel Helwani Post-Fight Interview Video With Jacare Souza

    Ronaldo Jacare Souza speaks with Ariel Helwani after his submission victory over Robbie Lawler in this video.

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