Rick Glenn will get his long-awaited shot in the big show on Saturday, September 17, as he steps in for the injured Abel Trujillo to face lightweight veteran Evan Dunham in UFC Fight Night action in Hidalgo, Texas.
In the main event at State Farm Arena, Dustin Poirier meets Michael Johnson in a clash of lightweight contenders.
Iowa native Glenn has paid his dues on the local circuit over the last decade, with the southpaw compiling wins in 18 of 22 bouts. Next week, he will make the walk to the Octagon for the first time against Dunham, who has won three straight over Rodrigo Damm, Ross Pearson and Joe Lauzon.
