Jacare Souza retires

Jacare Souza
Jacare Souza

UFC middleweight veteran and former Strikeforce champion "Jacare" Ronaldo Sousa announced his retirement after 18-year career in mixed martial arts.

In an interview with Combate, the 41-year-old Brazilian said that after leaving MMA he could return to Jiu-Jitsu, where he has already won numerous titles. He had his last fight in the octagon this May, stopping his compatriot Pedro Muniz.

Souza's record includes victories over such famous fighters as Robbie Lawler, Gegard Mousasi, Vitor Belfort and Chris Weidman.