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Ronaldo Souza Junior is a jiu-jitsu black belt representing Atos. He is a gi and no-gi IBJJF Pan champion. Nicknamed "The Human Highlight Reel," Ronaldo is known for his explosive and fan-friendly jiu-jitsu characterized by dynamic guard passing. 

  1. Tainan vs Pica Pau, Lebre vs Fernandez, & More In For IBJJF Absolute GP

    Tainan vs Pica Pau, Lebre vs Fernandez, & More In For IBJJF Absolute GP

    Aug 2, 2023

    The IBJJF has announced a slate of superfights that will take place on September 1 at the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix, part of Jiu-Jitsu Con weekend in Las Vegas, NV.
  2. IBJJF American Nationals Results: Ronaldo, Clay, Elder Win Big In Vegas

    IBJJF American Nationals Results: Ronaldo, Clay, Elder Win Big In Vegas

    Jul 10, 2023

    The IBJJF American Nationals delivered on a great weekend of gi and no-gi competition in Las Vegas, with grappling stars Elisabeth Clay, Ronaldo Junior, Elder Cruz, and Melissa Cueto taking home absolute gold. There were great black belt debuts, a few upsets, and some razor close matchups. CheckMat won both the gi and no-gi team titles, over tough squads from Carlson Gracie and Gracie Barra.
  3. 11 Of Our Favorite Black Belt Matches From IBJJF Pans 2023

    11 Of Our Favorite Black Belt Matches From IBJJF Pans 2023

    Mar 29, 2023

    The black belts came ready to put on a show at the 2023 IBJJF Pan Championships. Filled with some of the best matches of the year, Pans delivered a mix of submission thrills and gritty fights that went the distance. Here are 10 of the best bouts from Pans 2023:
  4. Tainan passa a guarda de Isaque; Nathiely e Alves vencem no GP da IBJJF

    Tainan passa a guarda de Isaque; Nathiely e Alves vencem no GP da IBJJF

    Mar 4, 2023

    Após uma explosiva noite de lutas em Austin, no Texas, os fãs conheceram os novos campeões do GP dos Leves e GP dos Pesos Pesados, além dos vencedores das super lutas.
  5. Results | Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Results | Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Mar 4, 2023

    Follow along for real-time results, updates & more from the Tezos Flograppling IBJJF Grand Prix, live from Austin, Texas, on March, 3rd 2023.  Packed with premier talent, grapplers from the men's lightweight and women's heavyweight will be battling for the title of champion!
  6. Nathiely De Jesus Returns Strong As A Mother

    Nathiely De Jesus Returns Strong As A Mother

    Mar 1, 2023

    The Tezos IBJJF Flograppling Grand Prix is set for March 3 in Austin, Texas. The women’s heavyweight bracket, complete with four world champions, includes Andressa Cintra, Ana Carolina Vieira, Melissa Cueto, and the return of Nathiely De Jesus.
  7. Elijah Dorsey Replaces Samuel Nagai at Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Elijah Dorsey Replaces Samuel Nagai at Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Feb 23, 2023

    Lloyd Irvin’s Elijah Dorsey will replace Samuel Nagai in the Tezos IBJJF Flograppling Lightweight Grand Prix. The GP will be held in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 3.
  8. Grappling Bulletin: A Closer Look At Gordon vs Felipe IV

    Grappling Bulletin: A Closer Look At Gordon vs Felipe IV

    Feb 20, 2023

    The fourth showdown between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena is less than a week away. In the last two weeks, we've caught up with both athletes to check in on their training camps, and to hear their takes on the upcoming bout at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II presented by Fat Tire.
  9. IBJJF Unveils New Rules To Combat Stalling For IBJJF FloGrappling GPs

    IBJJF Unveils New Rules To Combat Stalling For IBJJF FloGrappling GPs

    Jan 17, 2023

    The IBJJF announced new rule changes designed to combat stalling which will impact matches in the IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix series.
  10. Live Updates & Results | IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Live Updates & Results | IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Oct 28, 2022

    The athletes are weighted in and ready to go! Tonight, four men will square off to become the IBJJF FloGrappling medium heavyweight Grand Prix champion. Four women will take the mat trying to become the first ever female Grand Prix champion. The night also promises three high level superfights including many of the top ranked grapplers in the world.
  11. Brackets Released! IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Brackets Released! IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Oct 27, 2022

    The official brackets for tomorrow night’s IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix have been released. Check out the seeding for the mens and women’s brackets below.
  12. Success & Showmanship: Ronaldo Wants To Share The Beauty Of His Jiu-Jitsu

    Success & Showmanship: Ronaldo Wants To Share The Beauty Of His Jiu-Jitsu

    Oct 25, 2022

    Ronaldo Junior’s sole IBJJF Pans title doesn’t tell the full story.
  13. GP da FloGrappling e da IBJJF anuncia os 12 nomes que lutarão no evento

    GP da FloGrappling e da IBJJF anuncia os 12 nomes que lutarão no evento

    Oct 7, 2022

    A IBJJF e a FloGrappling irão realizar no dia 28 de outubro, em Austin, no Texas (EUA), um Grand Prix que irá reunir oito lutadores de alto nível. Além das disputas masculinas, a organização também vai promover um momento histórico. Pela primeira vez a IBJJF irá realizar um torneio na categoria feminino. O evento também contará com duas superlutas.
  14. All 14 Athletes Announced: See Who's In For The IBJJF FloGrappling GP

    All 14 Athletes Announced: See Who's In For The IBJJF FloGrappling GP

    Oct 4, 2022

    The IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix is coming to Austin, TX on October 28 for a night of elite level grappling. The event will feature two four-person grand prix brackets as well as three premiere superfights.
  15. Murasaki Out, Alves In vs Levi Jones-Leary In IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Murasaki Out, Alves In vs Levi Jones-Leary In IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Jul 28, 2022

    Three-time IBJJF Pans champion Johnatha Alves will replace Andy Murasaki in the upcoming IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix in a superfight against 2019 IBJJF Pans and European Champion Levi Jones-Leary.