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UFC lightweight James Vick fills in opposite Evan Dunham at UFC 199

Few Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) prospects possess the budding potential that Lightweight hopeful James Vick does. He's a green 29 years old, has never been defeated in his professional career (9-0), and has quickly become one of the best range strikers at 155 pounds.

Vick's recent Octagon victory over Glaico Franca at UFC 197 extended his divisional win streak to five. He has dismantled every opponent the promotion has thrown his way and has undoubtedly earned the right to test the top 15.

Well, luckily for Vick, he will have the opportunity to step in on short notice at UFC 199 on June 4 to fight Lightweight mainstay Evan Dunham (currently ranked No.