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Ricardo Lamas Steps in as New Opponent for Dustin Poirier at UFC 143

Ricardo Lamas kicks Cub Swanson: Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Just a few days after Erik Koch bowed out of what was perceived as a number-one contender fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 143, another talented featherweight has agreed to step in face Poirier, and it will be Ricardo Lamas. The UFC announced the booking for the February 4th card in Las Vegas, this morning:

An injury has forced Erik Koch out of his UFC 143 contenders' match against Dustin Poirier, UFC president Dana White confirmed today. Fellow rising 145er Ricardo Lamas, has stepped up to fill the open slot.

"Lamas is coming off a knockout victory followed by a Submission of The Night' win in his last two spectacular outings; while Poirier is a highly-touted power-punching prospect looking to make his case for a host at the title" said White. Both fighters have verbally agreed to the bout.

After mixed success in the WEC, Lamas has impressed since moving over to the UFC, earning stoppage victories in both of his fights in the Octagon. Now at the rank of brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the Chicago native has added some slick submission skills to his already impressive wrestling game. The only common opponent he has with Poirier is Danny Castillo (who now competes at lightweight), with both men having lost to Castillo.

Ricardo Lamas (11-2)
W Cub Swanson (submission - arm triangle) - UFC on Fox 1
W Matt Grice (TKO - head kick and punches) - UFC on Versus 4
L Yuri Alcantara (KO) - WEC 53
Dustin "Diamond" Poirier (11-1)
W Pablo Garza (submission - d'arce choke) - UFC on Fox 1
W Jason Young (unam. decision) - UFC 131
W Josh Grispi (unam. decision) - UFC 125

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I’m surprised they didn’t go with Chan-Sung Jung. He’s gotta be in pretty good shape after only fight for 6 seconds.

by DodgerFan86 on Dec 21, 2011 11:15 AM EST reply actions  

Don't know why but

All the comments had it set in my mind that KZ was a lock for this fight.

by GreyedOut on Dec 21, 2011 11:43 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

They must be building up the Zombie slow

He made too much sense to not put in this fight

by rscott94 on Dec 21, 2011 11:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Maybe they’ve got him on standby in case something happens to Mendes.

by Machiel Van on Dec 21, 2011 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

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