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.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Record Breakers & History Makers | Records Broken At The 2022 IBJJF Worlds
Jun 16, 2022
This year's IBJJF World Championships was one of the most highly anticipated of all time. And it delivered, with amazing matchups, budding rivalries, and hours of great jiu-jitsu. In retrospect, it was also a historic year for the event. The 26th edition of IBJJF Worlds saw records broken and history made across the black belt divisions. Here are some of the most notable superlatives now in the history books.Ronaldo Junior Shines At, EUG 4 Middleweight Grand Prix
Jun 15, 2022
On the heels of his 2022 IBJJF World Championships bronze medal, Ronaldo Junior collected a big cash prize at EUG 4. Coming out on top of an eight-man black belt grand prix at Evolve Ur Game 4, the Atos black belt secured the $10,000 grand prize defeating Shane Shapiro, Alexandre Jesus, and 2019 Pans and European champion Levi Jones-Leary in the process.Levi Jones-Leary & Ronaldo Junior Atop The 8-Man EUG Grand Prix
Jun 9, 2022
EUG — Evolve Ur Game — will bring the gi back to Las Vegas for the promotion’s fourth installment, an eight man 180 lb Grand Prix featuring two of the world’s premiere middleweights.Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals
Jun 5, 2022
The semifinal matchups have been drawn, and the athletes are ready to take their shot for the top of the IBJJF World podium. Follow along with us here as the best gi competitors in the world try to climb to the no.1 spot.Tye & Mica On A Collision Course, Meregali In Absolute Final | Worlds 2022
Jun 5, 2022
The first day of black belt competition at the 2022 IBJJF World Championships is wrapped up, and the final rounds of each division are set. This year, the brackets were whittled down to the final four men and the final two women in each division, meaning we now know which athletes will take the podium. All that is left is to decide who takes which medal.