The announcement that a Yoel Romero would face Ronaldo Souza in a rematch in the UFC on ESPN 3 headliner came as something of a surprise, only because “The Soldier of God” was initially booked against a different foe.
Earlier this year, multiple outlets reported that a bout between Romero and Paulo Henrique Costa had been targeted for the April 27 card in Florida. It was the third time the middleweights were booked for a fight, with previous attempts at UFC 230 and UFC Brooklyn falling through due to Romero injuries.