- Ronaldo Souza pulled from event after positive coronavirus test
- UFC 249 scheduled for Saturday night with no fans in building
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has withdrawn a bout from Saturday’s card in Jacksonville after middleweight Ronaldo ‘J’acare’ Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the new coronavirus, the mixed martial arts promotion said.
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@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.
