After a stunning upset win in his return to the UFC, Jamie Varner has been booked for his next test.
Varner will step in for the injured Terry Etim and will face Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout at UFC on FOX 4. UFC officials made the announcement late Wednesday.
UFC on FOX 4 takes place Aug. 4 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The main card airs on FOX and features a main event light heavyweight bout between former champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon Vera.