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Jamie Hammond

Coming from Northern England, the only mainstays in my life have been writing, and the world of martial arts. It only made sense to put them together. I'm currently trying to balance a university degree whilst also pursuing a career in MMA journalism.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 31: Nick Diaz taunts his opponent in their middleweight bout during the UFC 183 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Nick Diaz to Eddie Alvarez: ‘What did you think you were going to get?’

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Kelvin Gastelum (right) reacts to his victory over Johny Hendricks in their welterweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Kelvin Gastelum saved from ban and will fight Tim Kennedy at UFC 206

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LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 12: UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor trains during an open workout at his gym on August 12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor is scheduled to fight Nate Diaz in a welterweight rematch at UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 on August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

Conor McGregor’s coach wants Tyron Woodley or Nate Diaz next

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 25: Gabi Garcia of Brazil(R) and Destanie Yarbrough of the United States compete in the women's bout during the RIZIN Fighting World GP 2016 Open weight tournament 1st Round at the Saitama Super Arena on September 25, 2016 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

Gabi Garcia set to fight a 52-year-old Japanese politician in Rizin

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Nov 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Conor McGregor (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Eddie Alvarez (red gloves) in their lightweight title bout during UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

UFC 205, Alvarez vs McGregor: Things we learned

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia celebrates his KO victory over Michael Johnson of the United States (not pictured) in their lightweight bout during the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 205, Alvarez vs McGregor: 3 stars of the night

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Chris Weidman and Stephen Thompson speak to the media during the UFC 205 post fight press conference at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 205, Alvarez vs McGregor: Matches to make for losers

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Donald Cerrone visits the FDNY Engine 10 House on September 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Donald Cerrone upset at being removed from “historic” UFC 205

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 11: Conor McGregor of Ireland walks onto the stage during the UFC 205 weigh-in inside Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor Main Card predictions

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC 205 Ultimate Media Day inside Madison Square Garden on November 9, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Khabib Nurmagomedov: After UFC 205 I deserve the title shot

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07: Eddie Alvarez celebrates after knocking out Rafael Dos Anjos of Brazil to win the UFC lightweight championship during the UFC Fight Night event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 205: 5 keys to victory for Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (L) faces off with Karolina Kowalkiewicz (R) during the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on September 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

UFC 205: 5 keys to victory for Joanna Jedrzejczyk

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Mark Hunt prepares to enter the Octagon against Brock Lesnar during the UFC 200 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Mark Hunt declines fight with Junior Dos Santos at UFC 206

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TAMPA, FL - APRIL 16: Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Darrell Horcher in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Amalie Arena on April 16, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Javier Mendez: Khabib Nurmagomedov was manipulated for McGregor vs Alvarez

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CARSON, CA - JUNE 06: Robert Guerrero enters the ring before meeting Aron Martinez in their welterweight bout at StubHub Center on June 6, 2015 in Carson, California. Guerrero won in a split decision. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Guerrero: Mayweather would be ‘deadlier’ in MMA

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17: TJ Dillashaw reacts after his split-decision loss to Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

TJ Dillashaw thinks Cruz vs Garbrandt makes a ‘mockery’ of MMA.

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