At that point, according to UFC, Souza was tested and monitored. The latest UFC on ESPN 3 lineup includes: Ronaldo Souza vs. Jack Hermansson; Greg Hardy vs. Dmitrii Smoliakov; Alex Oliveira vs. Mike Perry No location has been officially set for the event. Souza Gastelum def. (1:28). Middleweight Luke Rockhold is out of his scheduled fight against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza after suffering an injury to his left knee. Ronaldo Souza is a legend in both the jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts world. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, who was scheduled to fight Uriah Hall at UFC 249 on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida, has tested positive for the coronavirus. UFC said two of Souza's cornermen also tested positive. Now, he will make his Octagon return. During an interview with ESPN Brazil earlier this week, he spoke about fighting during the pandemic. The fight between the two has been canceled, though UFC 249 … Jack Hermansson, middleweight. The main card will be streamed in pay-per-view after ESPN / ESPN + prelim. The Commission appreciates the continued cooperation and assistance of the representatives of the UFC in ensuring these protocols support a safe and successful series of events.". Souza, who lives and trains in Florida, drove to Jacksonville on Wednesday. Perez Trinaldo def. Souza was asymptomatic. That is, he would be with a win over Jack Hermansson on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 8. But we are very concerned with this business. According to UFC, the 23 other athletes scheduled to compete at UFC 249 tested negative. Jacare was slated to take on Uriah Hall on the UFC 249 prelims, but has now been removed entirely from the event. "We administered 1,200 tests this week, on 300 people," UFC president Dana White said. Check out the best photos from Jan Blachowicz’s split decision win over Ronaldo Souza at UFC on ESPN+ 22 at Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo. A 49-second submission of David Branch in March was followed by a convincing, 25-minute victory over Souza in April. A middleweight main event initially was planned for UFC on ESPN 3 between Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC). Jack Hermansson, Ronaldo Souza, Photo Gallery. Jan Błachowicz defeats Ronaldo Souza via 5 Round Decision Błachowicz Decision Round 5. Souza UFC ON ESPN+ 22: Blachowicz vs. Jacare Rua drew with Craig Muniz def. UFC immediately pulled Souza, 40, from the event, but it still plans on moving forward with the rest of the pay-per-view lineup. According to ESPN, Ronaldo Souza, who was scheduled to fight Uriah Hall on Saturday, has tested positive for COVID-19, also referred to as the coronavirus. (Photos by Jason Silva, USA TODAY Sports) (Photos by Jason Silva, USA TODAY Sports) Souza Rockhold def. The event will take place on May 15th at the Toyota Center in Houston. Less than 24 hours out from UFC 249, Ronaldo Souza has been ruled out of his fight with Uriah Hall after testing positive for COVID-19. Souza (26-8-0), who is originally from Brazil, is a former Strikeforce champion. Here's ESPN's take. Ronaldo Souza Undertake Andre Muniz In a middleweight battle UFC 262.. Ronaldo Souza breaking news and and highlights for UFC 262 fight vs. Andre Muniz, with … @JacareMMA Brother I know it sucks I'm sorry you have to go through this I am beyond devastated for the missed opportunity I wish you nothing but recovery for you and your family. And what's good about this is now we know Jacare tested positive, he's doing what he needs to do, and we're in a position to help him if he needs it.". jack-hermansson-ronaldo-souza-ufc-fort-lauderdale-4. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza vs. David Branch has been verbally agreed to for the Nov. 3 show in New York, sources told ESPN. Ariel Helwani provides insight into Jacare Souza's coronavirus diagnosis. 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Souza … Result: Defeated Ronaldo Souza via decision. The card airs on ESPN following early prelims on ESPN+. More News . "The Florida State Athletic Commission has planned for the upcoming UFC series of matches with the welfare and safety of fighters and participants remaining the principal focus and priority," read a statement released Saturday from Florida State Boxing Commission executive director Patrick Cunningham. sms. UFC on ESPN+ 8 took place Saturday, April 27, 2019 with 13 fights at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. 1 among many changes, UFC Real or Not: Time for Shevchenko-Nunes 3; Nick Diaz vs. Chimaev is not the right fight. (1:28), Souza tests positive for virus, out of UFC 249, UFC takeaways: Jiri Prochazka has done enough to earn title shot, UFC roster gets excited after Jiri Prochazka's wild spinning elbow KO, Prochazka KO's Reyes with spinning back elbow, UFC terminates Sanchez's contract, says White, Romero fails medical, out of Bellator showdown, UFC parent company goes public with stock sale, Sources: Sanchez out of May 8 bout vs. Cerrone, Dillashaw injured in training, delaying return, MMA divisional rankings: Rose Namajunas is back on top -- and not alone in making a rise, MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Kamaru Usman's takeover is No. Known to most simply as “Jacare,” Ronaldo Souza is simply, and truly, one of the greatest grapplers in MMA today. Hall took to social media later Friday to wish Souza well. Going into 2019, no one was pegging Hermansson as their breakout candidate -- but he has become just that. Ronaldo SOUZA Romero def. Souza (26-8-0), who is originally from Brazil, is a former Strikeforce champion. The former … tweet. Jack Hermansson defeats Ronaldo Souza via 5 Round Decision #47. ET on pay-per-view with preliminaries beginning at 6 p.m. on ESPN. Latest on Jacare Souza including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Souza made his mixed martial arts debut on September 9, 2003 at Jungle Fight's inaugural event where he lost to Jorge "Macaco" Patino by KO at 3:13 into the first round. Copyright: © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Ronaldo Souza and Jack Hermansson fight Saturday during UFC on ESPN 3 at the BB&T Center. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, who was scheduled to fight Uriah Hall at UFC 249 on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Earlier this week news broke that former UFC title contender Yoel Romero withdraws from UFC On ESPN 3 main event due to an illness (reportedly pneumonia) which left Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza without a dancing partner. "I am afraid to do everything, even to go to the supermarket," he said in a translated version of the interview. Jan Błachowicz Ronaldo Souza "Jacaré" 24-8-0 Pro Record At Fight : 26-7-0 Climbed to 25-8 Record After Fight : Fell to 26-8 -160 (Slight Favorite) Betting Odds +130 (Slight Underdog) Poland Nationality : … UFC Fight Night Brazil: Rua rips 'unfair' split draw; plus recaps, analysis, Dream 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 Second Rd, Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final. share. But this past week, the promotion shifted gears to book Ronaldo Souza (26-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC) against Romero in a rematch. The system works. "But there is something I have to do, there is no escape. During an interview with ESPN Brazil earlier this week, he spoke about fighting during the pandemic. He made weight during the official weigh-ins Friday morning and participated in a distanced staredown with Hall, wearing a mask and gloves, before receiving his positive results. UFC Fight Night Brazil: Who's next for Blachowicz, Shogun, Oliveira? 316 shares 12 Mar UFC. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has been removed from UFC 249 after testing positive for COVID-19. Hermansson delivers 'brilliant performance' vs. Souza. He returned to mixed martial arts eight months later at Jungle Fight 2 securing a submission win over Victor Babkir under a minute into the first round. Souza is seemingly getting rewarded for accepting the fight, though, because according to ESPN.com, the Brazilian has been promised a middleweight title shot if he can defeat Hermansson at UFC on ESPN 3. send. Sources: Souza returns to face Vettori at UFC 256, UFC: Stricter COVID-19 testing on tap for Vegas, Souza tests positive for virus, out of UFC 249, UFC 249 -- Francis Ngannou makes statement; Cowboy Cerrone's skid hits four, UFC 249: How 18 fighters prepared to fight during a pandemic, Will Ferguson-Gaethje winner really get Khabib? Next: Yoel Romero. A light heavyweight bout between former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Błachowicz and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Ronaldo Souza served as the event headliner. Arroyo Turman def. Both fighters confirmed bookings on social media following the first report from Wednesday combat.. White told ESPN this development would have no impact on UFC's next two events, which are scheduled to take place on Wednesday and on May 16 in Jacksonville. Stephen A. Smith explains why the UFC has full intention of going through with 249 after Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza tested positive for the coronavirus. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza is the wild card in a suddenly wild UFC middleweight division. "UFC's medical team examined Souza and his two cornermen and found them to be currently asymptomatic, or not exhibiting the common symptoms of COVID-19," the promotion said in a statement. He was pulled from his middleweight fight vs. Uriah Hall, and the UFC announced late Friday that the bout had been taken off the card. I prefer to work and take the risk because these are things we will have to do. Green Silva de Andrade def. UFC officials decided the event would move forward, after conferring with the Florida State Boxing Commission. Ronaldo Souza enters this fight with a 26-6 record and has won 54 … It will mark UFC's first live event since March 14 and will take place without a live audience. It is very serious, there are many people dying, it is complicated and sad.". "We wish Jacare and his team a speedy recovery and look forward to competing against them in the future," said Hall's head coach Sayif Saud. The Florida State Boxing Commission wasn't expected to release a statement on the matter until Saturday morning. Insiders debate UFC 249, Sources: Jacare to fight Hall at UFC 249 in April, Blachowicz escapes Souza with split-decision win. He informed UFC officials upon his arrival about a family member who might have been infected with the coronavirus. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2019; Hermansson Decision Round 5. "As per UFC's health and safety protocols, all three men have left the host hotel and will be self-isolating off premises, where UFC's medical team will monitor their conditions remotely and will provide assistance with any necessary treatment.". UFC said two of Souza's cornermen also tested positive. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza was the first UFC fighter to be pulled from a bout because of the coronavirus back in May. Barão What does Souza's positive coronavirus test mean for UFC 249? UFC immediately pulled Souza, 40, from the event, but it still plans on moving forward with the rest of the pay-per-view lineup. "As planned, health and safety protocols have been followed and will continue to be paramount as the matches begin tonight. In addition to winning the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Cup in 2004, the decorated black belt is also a 2004 CBJJ Pan American Champion as well as a 2005 ADCC 77-87 kg World Champion and Absolute division runner up, having lost only to Roger Gracie who outweighed him by 25 pounds. He went on to fight twice before the end of 2006, winni… View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. What does Souza's positive coronavirus test mean for UFC 249? Jack Hermansson Ronaldo Souza "The Joker" "Jacaré" 19-4-0 Pro Record At Fight : 26-6-0 Climbed to 20-4 Record After Fight : Fell to 26-7 +180 (Slight Underdog) Betting Odds -240 (Moderate Favorite) Sweden email. Ronaldo Souza To Face Jack Hermansson In Florida After Yoel Romero Pulled Out Due To illness. pin. "It's not unexpected one person would test positive. And seconds later, that dream would turn to reality when Holland blasted Souza with a big right hand, followed by an array of punches that knocked him out cold. He holds wins over the likes of Robbie Lawler, Chris Weidman, and Vitor Belfort – three former UFC champions. The jiu-jitsu world champion sounds content about the thought … A light heavyweight bout between Antônio Rogério Nogueira and Trevor Smith was scheduled for the event. UFC 261: Should Kamaru Usman's next fight be a rematch against Colby Covington? Brett Okamoto ESPN Staff Writer Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza 's UFC middleweight title aspirations are still alive following a spectacular knockout of Derek Brunson on Saturday. Ronaldo Souza has tested positive for coronavirus leading into his middleweight bout with Uriah Hall tomorrow night (Sat., May 9, 2020) at UFC 249 live on ESPN+ from Jacksonville, Florida. Recibe noticias, estadísticas, videos, resúmenes y más sobre Jacare Souza en ESPNDeportes. UFC 249 has taken a major hit after it was confirmed that middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza had tested positive for coronavirus. 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