UFC on Fox 27 marked Ronaldo Souza’s 10th appearance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. During the Strikeforce merger in 2013, “Jacare” was seen as one of the more intriguing fighters to join the UFC roster. Souza has since put together what most consider a successful run inside the Octagon, even though he has yet to secure a middleweight title shot. Losses to Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker had many wondering whether or not that opportunity would ever come.
Souza faced Derek Brunson on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he reaffirmed himself as one of the top contenders at 185 pounds.