UFC newcomer Joey Gambino (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has replaced Jimmy Hettes (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and now meets fellow featherweight Steven Siler (20-9 MMA, 2-0 UFC) at UFC on FX 4.
Siler posted news of the change on his Facebook page, though the reason for Hettes' removal wasn't mentioned.
UFC executives have not formally announced the change to the card, which takes place June 22 at Revel Atlantic City in New Jersey.
The main card airs on FX, and Silver vs. Gambino is slated for the FUEL TV-televised prelims.
"Super" Siler has earned back-to-back victories in the UFC after scoring decision wins over Cole Miller and Josh Clopton, the latter of which was part of The Ultimate Fighter Finale 14 Finale. The 25-year-old, who posted a quarterfinal-round finish on the reality show, is now 15-2 in his past 17 fights, and the lone losses came to notables Cole Escovedo and Chad Mendes in regional competition.
Gambino is one of the 145-pound division's top prospects. The fighter, who earned stoppages in his first eight career wins, most recently concluded a title run in the New Jersey-based Cage Fury Fighting Championships with victories over Eddie Fyvie and Kenny Foster that propelled the 23-year-old Tristar Gym member to a UFC contract.
The full UFC on FX 4 card now includes:
MAIN CARD (FX)
Clay Guida vs. Gray Maynard
Spencer Fisher vs. Sam Stout
Brian Ebersole vs. T.J. Waldburger
Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson
PRELIMINARY CARD (FUEL TV)
Hatsu Hioki vs. Ricardo Lamas
C.J. Keith vs. Ramsey Nijem
Joey Gambino vs. Steven Siler*
Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle
Chis Camozzi vs. Nick Catone
Ricardo Funch vs. Dan Miller
Edwin Figueroa vs. Ken Stone
Papy Abedi vs. Rick Story
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