The UFC’s return to South Florida is in need of a new main event.
The planned rematch between Yoel Romero vs. Jacare Souza at UFC Fight Night on April 27 has been canceled due to an illness by Romero, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
Romero’s illness was first reported by Brazilian media outlet AgFight.
It’s unclear whether Souza will remain on the card, sources said, but the UFC is actively seeking a new main event for the card. They have approached other fighters about putting together a headliner that doesn’t include Souza because marquee options are limited for the Brazilian.
Romero defeated Souza at UFC 194 via split decision. The Cuban-born fighter hasn’t competed since his loss to Robert Whittaker last June, while Souza is coming off a win over Chris Weidman.
The card will take place at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. Among the other notable fights on the card is John Lineker vs. Cory Sandhagen and Glover Teixeira vs. Ion Cutelaba.