Ronaldo Souza Issues First Statement On Testing Positive For Coronavirus

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Uriah Hall were expected to meet in a middleweight division clash this past weekend at UFC 249, but the bout would get canceled after Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the coronavirus.

Souza has now taken to Instagram to issue his first statement on testing positive for the coronavirus:

 

 

 

 

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Fiquei muito triste por não poder lutar no UFC 249, mas quero que saibam que, assim que estiver liberado, espero remarcar minha luta com o Uriah Hall para que eu possa dar o show que todos esperam. Agradeço aos meus corners pela parceria, meu adversário pelas palavras de apoio e ao @ufc pelo cuidado. Obrigado a todos pelo carinho e pelas mensagens que tenho recebido nos últimos dias. Nas próximas semanas estarei recluso com minha família e treinadores e focado em nossa saúde para logo poder estar de volta. Muito obrigado! I was very sad to not be able to fight at UFC 249, but I want you to know that, as soon as I’m medically cleared, I hope to reschedule my fight with Uriah Hall so that I can put on the show that everyone expects. I thank my corners for the partnership, my opponent for the words of support and the UFC for all the care. Thank you all for the kind messages I have received in the last few days. The upcoming weeks I will be secluded with my family and coaches and focused on our health so I can be back soon. Thank you!

A post shared by Ronaldo “Jacaré” — Souza (@ronaldojacare) on May 13, 2020 at 3:06pm PDT

There is no word yet on when Souza will fight again, as he and the two cornermen are currently being isolated as they battle the coronavirus.