Rising star Jason Knight will get the toughest test of his career to date when he meets Ricardo Lamas at UFC 214.
Promotion officials announced on Tuesday that Knight will replace Chan Sung Jung in the July 29 featherweight bout. “The Korean Zombie” withdrew from the clash against Lamas due to a knee injury. UFC 214 takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and is headlined by a light heavyweight championship rematch between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones.
After falling to Tatsuya Kawajiri via unanimous decision in his Octagon debut at “The Ultimate Fighter 22” finale, Knight has reeled off four consecutive wins while showcasing a fan-friendly style.