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This weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s anticipated trip to Charlotte, former Strikeforce middleweight champ and long-time UFC contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will step into the cage<\/a> for the first time since an April 2017 loss to Robert Whittaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Speaking to MMAJunkie.com<\/a>, Souza shared the details on the injury \u2013 and subsequent health problems \u2013 that have kept him out of the cage for so long. Apparently, it all began with a torn pectoral muscle. As he recovered from the surgery for this injury, he was hit with an “appendix issue.” It’s called appendicitis. You’ve probably heard of it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was already thinking about getting back (from the injury),\u201d Jacare said. \u201cI was happy about returning and then I had the appendix issue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt burst,\u201d he added. \u201cIt was quite complicated. There was a lot of pain. I had surgery, and I was in the hospital for seven days. Then I get home, and who shows up there? (The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency). There I was, with an ice bag on my belly, all busted up, and there they were getting blood and pee from me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not complaining (about USADA). I love it. They\u2019re making a cleaner sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

With these health issues behind him, the Brazilian is understandably excited to get back in there.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing back this quickly is a blessing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always finish what I start,\u201d he added. \u201cAnd I think, \u2018No, I\u00a0<\/span>know<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>I haven\u2019t finished my purpose in the UFC.\u2019 I haven\u2019t. Many people might not believe it, but I do. I believe I will win. I will move forward. I will be OK. I will perform well. I will be in shape. I will be back.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m ready. That\u2019s all I can say about my next fight. I\u2019m ready. I\u2019m doing good. I\u2019m happy. I\u2019m going to look good on the 27th.\u201d<\/p>\n

How do you think Jacare will perform after this long layoff?<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing back this quickly is a blessing,\u201d Souza said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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