Featherweight Henry Corrales has signed a new four-fight deal with Bellator in advance of a pivotal matchup against breakout star Aaron Pico.

“I got this deal for a reason, so I’m down to fight any of these guys,” Corrales on Thursday told MMAjunkie. “It’s a big name. It’s going to be a bigger stage. It’s everything I want for my career.”

Corrales (16-3 MMA, 4-3 BMMA), 32, said he’s only seen highlights of Pico (4-1 MMA, 4-1 BMMA), whom he meets on Jan. 26 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. But he called the hype behind the 22-year-old prospect “justified.”

“He has some serious credentials with his wrestling and boxing background, and he’s been smashing dudes,” Corrales said. A step up in competition is nevertheless ahead, the MMA Lab fighter added.

With four straight wins, Corrales has rebounded from a three-fight skid that jeopardized his career in Bellator. The new deal is the third contract he’s signed with the Viacom-owned promotion.

Pico has been on a tear since a setback in his professional debut, stopping four straight opponents in the first round. In September, he dispatched former bantamweight title challenger Leandro Higo, his most experienced opponent to date.

Corrales has moved full time to Arizona to further dedicate himself to his MMA career, and he recently bought a house. He’ll enjoy it a little more after he takes care of his next challenge in the cage.

“Bellator put this fight together for a reason,” he said. “I’m definitely not scared of any violence. I welcome it. It’s going to be a good fight for the fans.”

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