Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Gives a Health Update Following Horrific Injury Against Andre Muniz at UFC 262

Ronaldo Souza is one of the many former champions and legends of the sport who have not had positive results in their last few fights. ‘Jacare’ succumbed to a loss against Andre Muniz in the first round at UFC 262. ‘Jacare’ is an extremely accomplished high-level black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has secured more than half of his career wins via submission. 

Against Andre Muniz however, Souza succumbed to the first loss of his MMA career via submission. Muniz secured a tight arm-bar in the very first round of the fight and broke Souza’s arm. Following the incident, he was immediately rushed to the hospital. 

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Is this the end of the road for Ronaldo Souza?

Souza released a video on his social media platforms, giving fans an update on his situation. He said, “Hey what’s up everybody. I am in the hospital right now. So I broke my arm, and I have a surgery tomorrow. Thanks, UFC for all support. And thanks everyone for rooting for me. So I think everything is going to be fine. Thank you.”

In an update posted from the hospital, Jacare says his arm is broken and he will be having surgery tomorrow

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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 17, 2021

Souza has always been considered one of the best in the middleweight division. Although he never fought for the title during his time with the promotion, he fought against and secured wins over some of the very best fighters in the UFC. ‘Jacare’ is also widely regarded as one of the talented and decorated Jiu-Jitsu specialists to have fought in the UFC. 

However, Souza is currently 2-6 in his last eight fights. He has now lost four on the trot and has been stopped in two of those four fights. Unfortunately, age is not on his side to turn it around since he is 41. 

Given the way in which he has lost his last few fights, this might be the end of the road for Souza in the UFC. ‘Jacare’ is still a big name and can easily find himself a contract with another major MMA promotion. However, it is very unlikely that he will continue in the UFC. 

What is your favorite memory of Ronaldo Souza as a fighter? And do you think we will see him fight again in the UFC? Let us know in the comments below!

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