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Coach: Sean Strickland ‘a shoo-in’ to fight Israel Adesanya after Dricus Du Plessis, will be ready for UFC 293 backup role

Sean Strickland's coach Eric Nicksick plans to have his fighter prepared for a UFC 293 title fight – be it straight up or as a backup.

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Joel Alvarez aware of Marc Diakiese’s ‘drastic change’ to wrestler, but hopes for standup fight at UFC Fight Night 224

Joel Alvarez is prepared for the wrestling threat, but hopes to get into a striking battle with Marc Diakiese at UFC Fight Night 224.

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Video: Jake Paul is ‘pissed off’ about Nate Diaz’s lack of promotion before they fight. Does he have a point?

It feels like Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz was a bigger deal when it was announced a few months ago than it is now just a few weeks away.

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Umar Nurmagomedov out of UFC on ESPN 50 main event vs. Cory Sandhagen

The UFC's return to Nashville is in need of a new main event after an injury to Umar Nurmagomedov.

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Coach Javier Mendez backs Islam Makhachev’s callout of Leon Edwards for UFC 294: ‘He likes challenges’

UFC champ Islam Makhachev's coach supports a callout of Leon Edwards if Charles Oliveira or Alexander Volkanovski can't fight.

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Daniel Cormier: ‘People are going to be very disappointed’ with Islam Makhachev’s next fight

Daniel Cormier isn't sure who's next for UFC champ Islam Makhachev but expects it to surprise people.

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Spanish standout Daniel Barez recalls getting long-awaited UFC call: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

After a decade of fighting, Daniel Barez was starting to think the UFC dream would never come.

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UFC’s Joaquin Buckley warns Abdoul Abdouraguimov, says he ‘straight got tricked’ about who ‘Lazy King’ is

Joaquin Buckley would be happy to welcome Abdoul Abdouraguimov to the UFC but warns him of the callout.

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Kurt Holobaugh’s ‘TUF 31’ chronicles: Conor McGregor’s taunt reaction and a yelling match you didn’t see

Cast member Kurt Holobaugh gives MMA Junkie an exclusive, inside look at "The Ultimate Fighter 31: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler."

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 18: Mayra Bueno Silva leaps forward

Mayra Bueno Silva tapped former UFC women's bantamweight champ Holly Holm, causing big moves in the division in this week's rankings update.

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UFC Fight Night 224 pre-event facts: Paul Craig brings records into middleweight debut

Check out the numbers behind UFC Fight Night 224 in London where Paul Craig brings 205-pound records into his middleweight debut.

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Ashley Yoder to return from two-year UFC layoff vs. Emily Ducote

A UFC strawweight bout between Ashley Yoder and Emily Ducote has been added to the promotion's fall schedule.

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Laura Sanko says she’s still learning in UFC commentary role, hopes to call fights with Jon Anik, Joe Rogan

Laura Sanko admits she has "a lot of growing to do" on UFC commentary but hopes chemistry with her partners will flourish over time.

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UFC Fight Night 224 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michael Bisping calls fights on native soil

The broadcast team is set for UFC Fight Night 224, and Michael Bisping will return to England to call the action on his native soil.

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UFC on ESPN 49 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

UFC on ESPN 49 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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UFC Fight Night 224: Make your predictions for Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura

We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 224 event in London.

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (July 10-16)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

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Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Ngannou-Fury, Hill injury reaction, Paul-Diaz, more

This week's "Spinning Back Clique" discusses and debates Ngannou-Fury, Paul Diaz, Jamahal Hill and more.

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Eddie Hearn rips Daniella Hemsley’s boob flash as others come to defend: ‘We live in a f*cking mental world’

Many fans around the world may have enjoyed Daniella Hemsley's boob flash celebration, but promoter Eddie Hearn didn't.

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UFC on ESPN 49 post-event facts: Mayra Bueno Silva ties Ronda Rousey’s longstanding record

Check out all the post-fight facts from UFC on ESPN 49, where Mayra Bueno Silva put herself in the same category as Ronda Rousey.

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Jack Della Maddalena not bothered by criticisms after win, wants Sean Brady at UFC 293 in Sydney

Jack Della Maddalena isn't worried about people questioning his game after he edged a win over a short-notice newcomer at UFC on ESPN 49.

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Twitter reacts to Mayra Bueno Silva’s slick submission of Holly Holm at UFC on ESPN 49

The MMA community reacts to Mayra Bueno Silva's impressive finish of former champ Holly Holm in the UFC on ESPN 49 headliner.

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UFC on ESPN 49: Quick picks and prognostications

MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC on ESPN 49 main card matchups going down in Las Vegas.

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Cynthia Calvillo vs. Elise Reed targeted for UFC’s Mexican Independence Day card

Cynthia Calvillo is getting another UFC fight after all – just months after promotion officials indicated her time was over.

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UFC on ESPN 49 video: Chelsea Chandler, Norma Dumont separated during heated backstage incident after faceoff

Middle fingers and bad words flew as Chelsea Chandler and Norma Dumont were pulled apart at the UFC Apex.

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