Paulo Borrachinha faces Yoel Romero at UFC 241, says website

Y. Romero (right) faces P. Borrachinha (left) at UFC 241. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @borrachinhammaBoir

Ultimate does not give up and works to schedule the fight between the Cuban for the fourth time Yoel romero and the Brazilian Paulo borrachinha for the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg.). According to ESPN in the USA, the duel is scheduled to take place on the UFC 241 card, an event that takes place on August 17, in Anaheim, California (USA).

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The fight between Romero and Borrachinha was scheduled for the first time for UFC 230, which took place in November 2018. At the time, the Cuban had not recovered from a fractured orbital bone and left the contest. Subsequently, the clash was moved to UFC Brooklyn, in January of this year. This time, the Brazilian was forced to leave due to a biceps injury. Finally, they were scheduled to duel in the main fight of the UFC Fort Lauderdale, at the end of April. However, once again, the fight was cancelled. Yoel contracted pneumonia, while the Minas Gerais native had an impasse with the New York Athletic Commission over the use of an anti-nausea medication. Now, finally, the duel has a new date to take place.

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At 27 years old, Borrachinha occupies eighth place in the middleweight rankings. Paulo tried to enter Ultimate through TUF Brasil 3, but didn't make it past the first round. After victories in national events, the Minas Gerais native debuted in the franchise in March 2017. Since then, he has recorded four consecutive victories, all by knockout. The fighter has a record of 12 fights and no defeats as a professional.

Yoel romero He is in second place in the category ranking and is looking for a victory to be able to challenge for the belt again. In his last appearance, the Cuban lost in a split decision from the judges to Robert whittaker at UFC 225, in June 2018. At 41 years old, the 'Soldado of God' has 16 fights in his career with 13 wins and three losses.

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Title fight in the main event

The main fight of UFC 241 heavyweight, where Daniel Cormier puts the division belt on the line against the former champion Stipe Miocic. Check out the show card so far below (subject to change).