Number ten-ranked middleweight Uriah Hall was supposed to face Ronaldo Souza at UFC 249. That fight ended up falling through after “Jacare” tested positive for COVID-19 and was subsequently pulled off from the card.
“Prime Time” was in “phenomenal shape” for the Souza fight according to his coach Sayif Saud, who immediately called for a bout against Yoel Romero. It looks like the Hall camp will be getting their wish, as the UFC is supposedly booking both competitors for a fight in August.
ESPN first broke the news on Tuesday and was later confirmed by MMA Junkie, which reported that both Romero and Hall have already agreed.