Jacaré squeezes and lets the ref know that Mousasi has tapped out. Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
After nine months away from the Octagon, Ronaldo Jacaré is back. A two-time absolute BJJ world champion and former Strikeforce champion, the middleweight will be fighting in a rematch with Derek Brunson this Saturday at UFC Charlotte.
Following a stint sharpening his wrestling in the U.S. and taking care of his battle-worn body, Jacaré should be in good shape to take another shot at making his way to the belt. His last bout saw him get foiled by Robert Whittaker, the current champion. In Jacaré’s way stands Brunson, who’s coming off two consecutive round-1 knockouts — against Dan Kelly and Lyoto Machida.
Check out this video compiling Jacaré’s finest finishes and knockouts so far in the UFC.
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Brunson
Charlotte, U.S.
Ronaldo Jacaré vs Derek Brunson
Dennis Bermudez vs Andre Fili
Jordan Rinaldi vs Gregor Gillespie
Drew Dober vs Frank Camacho
Preliminary card
Eric Koch vs Bobby Green
Godofredo Pepey vs Mirsad Bektic
Katlyn Chookagian vs Mara Romero Borella
Juliana Lima vs Randa Markos
Justine Kish vs Ji Yeon Kim
Netto BJJ vs Vinc Pichel
Niko Price vs George Sullivan
Austin Arnett vs Cory Sandhagen