Bad news for fight fans: Yoel Romero has been forced to withdraw from UFC on ESPN 3 due to illness, according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The news was first reported by Brazilian MMA outlet AgFight on Thursday.
It’s suspected that Romero is suffering with pneumonia, although this hasn’t been confirmed.
‘Soldier of God’ was expected to take on Ronaldo Jacare Souza, who he originally beat via controversial split decision back in 2015, in the UFC on ESPN 3 main event. It’s not clear whether Jacare will stay on the card, but Ultimate Fighting Championship is looking to book an alternative headlining bout.