När Chris Weidman skadade sig var det många som hoppades få se Ronaldo ”Jacare” Souza kliva in som ersättare. Så blev det dock inte och nu förklarar han varför.
Tidigare idag såg det ut som att Ronaldo ”Jacare” Souza (23-4) var huvudkandidaten att möta Luke Rockhold (15-2) på UFC 199. När det officiella beskedet kom visade det sig dock att så inte blev fallet.
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Ersättare blev istället Michael Bisping (28-7). ”Jacare” fick däremot erbjudandet först, men tackade nej.
”I got an offer from the UFC to replace injured Chris Weidman in a middleweight title fight at UFC 199, on June 4, against Luke Rockhold, the current champion. Everybody knows my desire to fight for the title and, if possible, in a rematch with Rockhold. However, I can’t let the emotion superimpose the reason.
One week before my fight with Vitor Belfort, I felt a pain in my right knee, but still went to battle. I fought well, but was limping as I left the Octagon. The next Monday, I was examined by doctor Alexandre Campello, who recommended a MRI to better analyze the situation. While I was waiting for the results, I heard about Weidman’s injury. I would only be able to answer the UFC’s offer when I knew what I had in my knee. On Wednesday afternoon, with the MRI results, it was decided that I would go through an arthroscopy on Thursday as part of the recovery process for a minor meniscus injury.
Thereby, I can’t be fit for such an important fight on June 4. Michael Bisping is the new challenger, and I wish him and Rockhold a great fight. I want to face the winner of this fight soon and, no matter who wins, I will be ready to destroy him and become the new middleweight champion.
I would also like to thank the love from my fans, in person or on social media. I got thousands of messages every day, always supporting me and congratulating me for my work. I’m happy to know that. I also thank the UFC for understanding, and also say thank you to every member of my team.
See you soon in the Octagon!”
Är ni besvikna över att ”Jacare” tvingas stå över titelchansen den här gången? Tror ni att han hade vunnit om han var oskadad?
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