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Abhishek Kumar Das is a Senior Combat Sports writer at EssentiallySports, known for his sharp extensive coverage of the UFC and WWE. Specializing as the go-to expert on Joe Rogan, Abhishek provides nuanced reporting on the evolving discourse surrounding Rogan’s influence on combat sports and its intersection with American politics. Over the past three years, he has built a reputation for delivering timely breaking news and thoughtful analysis, often exploring off-court drama and current affairs tied to the fight world. Before joining EssentiallySports, Abhishek honed his writing skills through various freelance projects and content writing internships with multiple media outlets. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs and has additional certifications in Digital Marketing and content strategies. He also possesses proficiency in Spanish language and literature. His work, blending creative content with strong editorial skills, has made him a respected figure across fight journalism circles and a key voice among American combat sports fans.

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Sneako Demands $4,000 Refund After Not Being Allowed to Attend UFC 322: Islam vs. JDM

Sneako reveals how a viral moment at UFC PI might've led him to receiving a UFC ban despite buying $4,000 worth of tickets.

Fighting Nerds’ Mauricio Ruffy Reveals Why He Joined Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 325 Training Camp

Mauricio Ruffy reveals his status with the Fighting Nerds after dumping them to start training with UFC 145 lbs champ Alexander Volkanovski.

Dana White’s Hypocrisy Called Out by Ex-MMA Champ Over Fighter Rights Advocacy

Charles Johnson speaks out against the UFC's bizarre policy and EA's snub, despite Dana White's advocacy for fighter rights.

Alexander Volkanovski Addresses Quiet UFC Talks as $7.7B Paramount Deal Sparks Fighter Pay Questions

Alexander Volkanovski spills the beans on the behind-the-scenes negotiations as the UFC removes PPV points after the Paramount deal.

“He Was Just a Kid!”: MMA Community Mourns 15-Year-Old Prodigy Stabbed to Death in Tajikistan

Fight world mourns as a fifteen-year-old MMA prodigy just passed away due to an unfortunate case of stabbing in Tajikistan.

“Most Unexpected Collab” Hits MMA & Soccer World as Sergio Ramos Trains With Ilia Topuria

MMA and soccer fans are losing their minds as Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos just trained with Ilia Topuria.

Nick Diaz Returns to Training With Political Activist and Ex-MMA Star After Spending Months in Mexican Rehab

Former UFC star Nick Diaz's inner circle shares a positive update as 'Diablo' returns back to surface after disappearing for months.

Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Legacy Belt as Ilia Topuria’s Return Timeline Clouds UFC Lightweight Title Picture

Arman Tsarukyan eyes another championship fight as lightweight picture looks bleak after interim title snub.

Good News for Latin-American Fighters Months After UFC PI Fire

Positive update for Latin-American fighters as replacement arena gets provided after UFC Performance Institute caught fire.

Golden Globes Stream Puts UFC’s $7.7B Paramount Deal Under Scrutiny as Fans Panic

Paramount+ already has UFC fans up in arms as Golden Globe exposes delay against CBS live feed despite $7.7 billion deal.

Golden Globes Appearance Has UFC Fans Shipping Brian Ortega and Mackenzie Dern

Brian Ortega and Mackenzie Dern steal the show as T-City and the Women's Strawweight Champ represent UFC at the Golden Globes.

Conor McGregor Reveals His Religious Irish Dream While Praising Armenia for “Magnificent” Move

Former UFC champ Conor McGregor just shared his biggest dream with fans as Armenia earns unexpected praise from the Irishman.
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