Elizeu Capoeira faces Sean Strickland at UFC 224, in Rio

Capoeira (photo) faces Strickland at UFC 224. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

The fight program for UFC 224, an event that takes place on May 12th in Rio de Janeiro, is taking shape. This Friday (23) another Brazil x United States duel was announced. The Paraná native Elizeu Capoeira faces the North American Sean Strickland on the show's preliminary card.

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Going through a great phase in the octagon, Capoeira comes from four consecutive victories in Ultimate. He has a professional record of 18 wins and five losses. In his last fight, Elizeu defeated Max griffin at UFC Fight Night São Paulo, in October last year.

In turn, Strickland has a record of 19 wins and two losses and is also experiencing a great moment in his career. He has won four of his last five fights. In his last performance, the North American hit Court mcgeein November 2017.

UFC 224

UFC 224 will feature a women's bantamweight title fight between Amanda nunes e Rachel Pennington. In another highly anticipated duel, the Brazilians Vitor belfort e Lyoto Machida they fight former champions of the night. Names like: Ronaldo Jacare, John Lineker and Thales leites are also confirmed on the show.