Ricardo Lamas will still be competing at the UFC’s next event in Las Vegas.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Lamas will take on newcomer Bill Algeo this Saturday at UFC Vegas 8. The event takes place at the UFC APEX.
Algeo, who also confirmed the booking via social media, replaces Ryan Hall who was forced to withdraw due to an injury.
A former competitor on Dana White’s Contender Series, Algeo (13-4) enters his octagon debut with victories in five of six.