‘Jacare’ Avoids Free Agency With UFC Contract Extension

Middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (pictured) has signed a contract extension to remain with the UFC.Souza signed his new deal Friday afternoon. He was set to become the hottest free agent in MMA following Saturday’s fight with Robert Whittaker at UFC on FOX 24.

“I’m very happy! New contract signed with UFC. Let’s go for some more battles! Souza posted on his verified Facebook page.

MMA reporter Ariel Helwani is reporting that it’s an eight-fight extension, which begins with tomorrow’s fight. Financial terms of Souza’s new deal were not disclosed, but the Brazilian couldn’t be happier.

And here, courtesy of his team, is a very happy @JacareMMA celebrating his new 8-fight contract…