Roberto Jimenez is a jiu-jitsu black belt under his father Raul "Gaucho" Jimenez. He was often called as a prodigy in his teens, winning the World Championships twice at the juvenile ranks, then as a purple belt. He is best known for his skill at taking his opponents' backs.
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Ronaldo won the 2005 division at -88kg, defeating Demian Maia in the finals and Dennis Hallman in the semifinals. Jacare, so named for his trademark gator walk and athletic movement, would go on to have a very successful MMA career, with a long run in the UFC, Strikeforce, and DREAM.
