Paulo Henrique Costa was expected to face Yoel Romero at UFC on ESPN 3, but speculation has been rampant since it was announced that Ronaldo Souza, not Costa, would face “the Soldier of God” at the April 27 event.
On Monday, Romero said he heard that Costa could not compete at the event due to an anti-doping violation. While the Cuban fighter would later clarify and say that “Borrachinha’s” alleged positive test was merely hearsay, the damage had already been done.
“What I hear is Paulo Costa, he had a positive test for USADA,” Romero said.