The former UFC middleweight title challenger – Yoel Romero (13-3), is expected to be in the main event of UFC on ESPN 3, which will take place in Miami at the end of April.
His opponent will be the undefeated Brazilian Paulo Costa (12-0). The breaking news was announced by the Brazilian website “Combate”, but there is still nothing official from UFC.
My thoughts go out to Paulo Costa & his family at this very difficult time. @YoelRomeroMMA is devour this Young man ☠️ pic.twitter.com/1QTARPFZzk
— Forward 💯™ (@4wardThinking1) January 23, 2019
Initially, the contest was scheduled for UFC 230, but “The Soldier of God” had health problems and the fight was postponed. The last time the 41-year-old Cuban was in the Octagon was at UFC 225 when he lost via decision his bout with Robert Whittaker.
As for “The Eraser”, like Romero the last time he fought was at UFC 226 in July, 2018 when he demolished Uriah Hall and won vie TKO in the second round.
So far, there aren’t any other fights for 27th of April.