Jacare signs 5-fight deal, set to make octagon debut
Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza recently signed a 5-fight contract with Zuffa subsidiary “Forza”. Forza being the parent company of Strikeforce as Zuffa is to the UFC.
What’s interesting is the fact that Jacare has been inked to make his official octagon debut regardless of whether he wins or loses his upcoming Strikeforce fight against UFC veteran Ed Herman. On behalf of Zuffa, this move shows some serious confidence in Jacare’s drawing power and talent as a fighter.
With the final Strikeforce event set to take place this January 12th, Jacare will no doubt be looking to finish his Strikeforce tenure with an impressive win, setting himself up for a what could be a solid beginning as an exciting, fresh, new Middleweight contender for a UFC Championship.
The final Strikeforce event will take place in Oklahoma City next Saturday and will feature a main event between current Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nate Marquardt against contender Tarec Saffiedine. The card will also feature all other remaining and healthy top Strikeforce talent.
The following fights have all been officially announced for January 12th:
Nate Marquardt vs. Tarec Saffiedine – Welterweight Championship
Daniel Cormier vs. Dion Staring
Josh Barnett vs. Nandor Guelmino
Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza vs. Ed Herman (coming over from the UFC)
Pat Healy vs. opponent to be determined
Roger Gracie vs. Anthony Smith
Tim Kennedy vs. Trevor Smith
KJ Noons vs. Ryan Couture
Jorge Gurgel vs. Adriano Martins
Estavan Payan vs. Michael Bravo
