Jack Hermansson ’s first UFC main event will come on short notice against one of the top names in the middleweight division. After Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was forced to withdraw from this month’s UFC on ESPN 3 headliner due to illness , Hermansson (19-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) has agreed to step in and fight Ronaldo Souza (26-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC) in a key 185-pound bout. MMA Junkie verified the fight has been agreed upon with a person close to the situation following an initial report from ESPN.com . The person requested anonymity because the UFC has yet to make an official announcement
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Jack Hermansson replaces Yoel Romero, meets ‘Jacare’ Souza in UFC on ESPN 3 headliner – MMA Junkie