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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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Record Breakers & History Makers | Records Broken At The 2022 IBJJF Worlds

    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.
  12. Ronaldo Junior Shines At, EUG 4 Middleweight Grand Prix

    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.
  13. Levi Jones-Leary & Ronaldo Junior Atop The 8-Man EUG Grand Prix

    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.
  14. Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals

    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.
  15. Tye & Mica On A Collision Course, Meregali In Absolute Final | Worlds 2022

    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.