Jacaré’s trainer does not rule out that his pupil will eventually return to light heavyweight

R. Jacaré performing for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ronaldojacare

After making it official Ronaldo Jacare will return to compete in the middleweight category (up to 83,9kg.) in 2020, one of Espírito Santo's coaches, Josuel Distak, did not rule out that the pupil could once again take his chances in the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg.). According to the coach, the athlete can be seen performing in both categories, but the main focus is on the division currently dominated by Israel adesanya. In an interview with 'Ag.Fight', Distak spoke about the Brazilian's situation.

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“The decision was made by the team. (Ronaldo) Jacaré will fight in both categories. When there are important fights at 84 kg (middleweight), he will fight to rank for the belt and, when there are fights at 93 kg (light heavyweight), which are important for him and the team, he will also be present. Wherever the wind blows, he will be fighting”, declared Josuel.

In 2019, after having frustrated plans to fight for the middleweight belt, Ronaldo decided to test himself in the middleweight category. Jon Jones. In his first commitment, Ultimate chose him to face a 'quarry'. Jacaré shared the octagon against Jan Blachowicz in the main fight of UFC Sao Paulo.

Against the Pole, the Brazilian surprised and silenced some critics who believed that the Espírito Santo would be easy prey for Jan. In a warm fight, Jacaré managed to last five rounds and presented danger to his opponent in some situations. At the end of the duel, Blachowicz was declared the winner in a split decision by the judges.

Having just turned 40, Jacaré is preparing to return to the octagon on April 18, at UFC 249, when facing Uriah Hall. The fighter is looking to return to the middleweight rankings and get back on track to try to fight for the belt.