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‘Jacare’ Souza opens up about mental health issues that almost led to retirement

Ronaldo Souza went radio silent after his last UFC loss in April, and there’s a reason for that.

One of the toughest middleweights in the game, “Jacare,” was burned out. A jiu-jitsu legend who has never had the opportunity to challenge for a UFC belt, the Brazilian considered calling it quits. He did not train for months. And when he decided to finally go back to the gym and put gloves on, it was only to help his friend Rodolfo Vieira, who was preparing for his UFC debut, and he broke down in tears.