‘Jacare’ Souza vs. Kelvin Gastelum added to UFC 224

Kelvin Gastelum. (Christian Palma/AP)

A bout between top-five middleweight contenders Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Kelvin Gastelum has been added to UFC 224.

Souza (25-5, one no-contest) is coming off a knockout win over Derek Brunson in January. The Brazilian is the No. 2-ranked 185-pound contender in the UFC.

Gastelum (14-3, 1 NC) removed former champion Michael Bisping from his consciousness this past November in his most recent bout. The 26-year-old, ranked fifth in the division has also finished Nate Marquardt, Tim Kennedy and Vitor Belfort with strikes in the middleweight division although his win over Belfort was changed to a no-contest after Gastelum tested positive for marijuana.

Guess it’s official #OnAmission4Gold #UFCRio

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UFC 224 takes place May 12 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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