UFC middleweight contenders Yoel Romero and Ronaldo Souza will meet again inside the Octagon.
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto confirmed with UFC president Dana White on Thursday that instead of a planned bout between Romero and Paulo Costa, the Cuban is instead set to face “Jacare” in the main event of UFC on ESPN 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is unknown why the Costa fight fell through.
Romero (13-3) hasn’t fought since losing a thrilling split decision to current middleweight champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 last June. He missed weight for the bout, making it a non-title affair.