Romero vs. Jacare 2 headlines UFC on ESPN in April

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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. The 41-year-old “Soldier of God” was overweight for an interim title against Luke Rockhold at UFC 221, but did get the next title shot…


Yoel Romero vs. Jacare Souza rematch headlines UFC on ESPN show on April 27th
 

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Interesting fight. Have to go with Romero here cause I see now way Jacare gets this fight to the ground.