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UFC News: Kelvin Gastelum vs Jack Hermansson in the Works for Fight Island

By Tyriece Simon

 

UFC middleweight Kelvin Gastelum is set to make his return to competition.

that Gastelum and Jack Hermansson have agreed to fight each other on July 18 on Fight Island. Both fighters have yet to sign a contract.

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Gastelum is looking to bounce back from a two-fight losing streak. His last loss was against Darren Till by split decision at UFC 244 on November 2, 2019. After his loss, Gastelum was suspended by USADA for a second violation of the UFC’s anti-doping policy for marijuana. He accepted a nine moth suspension and was able to reduce five months by completing drug treatment. The timing worked out in Gastelum’s favor as he was able to recover from a full LCL tear from January. Gastelum alluded to fighting in the summer when he spoke with MMA Fighting on May 3.