Roberto Satoshi de Souza

"Satoshi"

21-4-0RIZIN #1projectedLightweight

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 8-3-4

Last fight: Win vs Shunta Nomura · Unanimous Decision · Sep 10, 2026

21-4-0 · 19 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Shunta NomuraUD · R3 5:00

RIZINSuper RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri·September 10, 2026

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Roberto Satoshi de Souza holds a professional MMA record of 21-4-0. de Souza has 26 professional MMA bouts on record. de Souza has won 21 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. de Souza also has 15 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: September 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 156 lbs71 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
DOB: Sep 19, 1989
Age: 37
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Career history

WIN
vs Shunta Nomura
Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri· Sep 10, 2026· Lightweight· 21-4 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ilhom NazimovTitle bout
RIZIN Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri· Dec 31, 2025· Lightweight· 20-4 vs 13-3
KO
R1 · 0:13
WIN
vs Yoshinori Horie×6Title bout · Title win #6
RIZIN 51· Sep 28, 2025· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 14-6
SUB
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Won Bin Ki
RIZIN in Korea· May 31, 2025· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 18-10
SUB
R1 · 0:50
WIN
vs Vugar Karamov×5Title bout · Title win #5
RIZIN 49: Decade· Dec 31, 2024· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 20-6
SUB
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Luiz Gustavo×4Title bout · Title win #4
RIZIN 48· Sep 29, 2024· Lightweight· 17-3 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 0:21
WIN
vs Keita Nakamura
RIZIN LANDMARK 9· Mar 23, 2024· Lightweight· 16-3 vs 36-12-2
TKO
R1 · 1:43
LOSS
vs Patricky FreireTitle bout
Bellator MMA vs Rizin 2· Jul 30, 2023· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 25-11
TKO
R3 · 0:49
WIN
vs Spike Carlyle
RIZIN 42· May 6, 2023· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs A.J. McKee
Bellator MMA vs Rizin· Dec 31, 2022· 14-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs A.J. McKee
RIZIN 40: Bellator MMA vs RIZIN· Dec 31, 2022· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 20-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Johnny Case×3Title bout · Title win #3
RIZIN 35· Apr 17, 2022· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 27-8-1
SUB
R1 · 3:32
WIN
vs Yusuke Yachi×2Title bout · Title win #2
RIZIN 33· Dec 31, 2021· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 23-12
SUB
R2 · 3:30
WIN
vs Tofiq Musayev×1Title bout · Title win #1
RIZIN 28· Jun 13, 2021· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 20-4
SUB
R1 · 1:12
WIN
vs Kazuki Tokudome
RIZIN 27· Mar 21, 2021· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 20-11-1
SUB
R1 · 1:44
WIN
vs Yusuke Yachi
RIZIN 22· Aug 9, 2020· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 21-10
TKO
R1 · 1:52
LOSS
vs Johnny Case
RIZIN 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round· Oct 12, 2019· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 27-6-1
TKO
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Mizuto Hirota
RIZIN 17· Jul 28, 2019· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 18-11-2
KO
R1 · 3:05
WIN
vs Satoru Kitaoka
RIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 41-19-8
TKO
R2 · 3:56
WIN
vs Seung Dae Baek
Arzalet Fighting 4· Nov 24, 2018· Catchweight· 7-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Thiago Oliveira
Arzalet Fighting 2· Oct 21, 2017· 6-0 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 3:00
WIN
vs Pat Ayuyu
Real 5· Jun 12, 2016· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 2-3-1
SUB
R1 · 1:54
WIN
vs Yuta Kaneko
Real 4· Mar 12, 2016· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 8-2-2
TKO
R1 · 2:06
WIN
vs Ryuki Ueyama
Real 3· Dec 5, 2015· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 11-18-6
SUB
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Doo Je Jung
Real 1· Dec 23, 2014· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 7-14
SUB
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Nuerla Murati
Real Fight MMA Championship 3· Oct 20, 2013· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:37

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2010Champion · IBJJF Worlds
2009Champion · IBJJF Worlds
2006Champion · IBJJF Worlds
REAL Fight Championship Super Lightweight Championship · REAL Fight Championship

Camp

Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Submission Threat

99 · best in division

Punch power95

Kick power49

Punch speed57

Kick speed53

Accuracy64

Takedowns97

Ground striking98

Submissions99

Chin78

Body strength77

Cardio76

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.02per min

Strikes absorbed1.19per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.31per 15 min

71% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts6.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Roberto Satoshi de Souza sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Roberto Satoshi de Souza's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: #1 Lightweight
Peak: Champion Lightweight
First ranked: Jul 28, 2019
Times ranked: 59

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1869▲7
Peak: 1890Sep 28, 2025
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Roberto Satoshi de Souza fight next?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Roberto Satoshi de Souza's record?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza's professional MMA record is 21-4-0.

Who is Roberto Satoshi de Souza fighting next?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Roberto Satoshi de Souza fight last?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza most recently fought Shunta Nomura at Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri on Thursday, September 10, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Roberto Satoshi de Souza fight in?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Roberto Satoshi de Souza have?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How tall is Roberto Satoshi de Souza?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Roberto Satoshi de Souza weigh?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza weighs 156 lbs (71 kg).

What is Roberto Satoshi de Souza's reach?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Roberto Satoshi de Souza?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza is 37 years old (born Sep 19, 1989).

Where is Roberto Satoshi de Souza from?

Roberto Satoshi de Souza is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY