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Hatsu Hioki vs. Ricardo Lamas added to UFC on FX 4 in New Jersey

True to his promise, Hatsu Hioki (26-4-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will fight one more time before challenging UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo.

UFC officials today confirmed Hioki will meet Ricardo Lamas (11-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) at UFC in FX 4, which takes place takes place June 22 at Revel Atlantic City in Atlantic City, N.J. The night's main card airs on FX, and FUEL TV is expected to carry the prelims.

It's currently unknown where the Hioki vs. Lamas matchup will fall on the evening's schedule.

UFC president first revealed the booking to FOXSports.com.

"Many pegged Hioki as the next possible challenger for Jose Aldo's title, but he wants one more test before going for the belt," White said. "In his way is Lamas, who has proven to be a tough competitor for anyone to deal with, especially since moving down to featherweight and finishing both opponents at 145 pounds. Both guys have verbally agreed to the match."

Hatsu Hioki vs. Ricardo Lamas added to UFC on FX 4 in New Jersey | MMAjunkie.com

[Flynnja]

Figured as much. With another W he is for sure the divisions number 1 contender. Really hope UFC wait for Zombie and Porier, I fucking hate the idea of Koch getting a shot.

[Sakara=Excitement]

But Kevo said it's not true!!!

[Fedorlei Gomipierre]

Hioki's a beast and while this is a really good fight, it sucks that he's not getting the shot at Aldo, he's earned it the most.

[KevoOnTheRadio]

Originally Posted by Sakara=Excitement

But Kevo said it's not true!!!

Apparently it is.

[NLRepublic]

Originally Posted by Fedorlei Gomipierre

Hioki's a beast and while this is a really good fight, it sucks that he's not getting the shot at Aldo, he's earned it the most.

The article says he didn't want the shot