
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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Movsar Evloev Was Unsure Whether He’d Fight at UFC London Until Last Week
Featherweight contender Movsar Evloev confesses on almost missing out on Lerone Murphy fight amidst rumors of visa issues.

Top Rank President Slams Dana White for Hypocrisy After $15M Conor Benn Deal
UFC and Zuffa boss Dana White under massive fire as Top Rank President Todd duBoef publicly calls out the CEO's hypocrisy.

Evloev vs. Murphy Winner Faces Title Snub as Jean Silva Nears Confirmation for Alexander Volkanovski
Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev set to be snubbed as Jean Silva confirms meeting with Dana White for title contract.

Shot in 2013, Lerone Murphy Still Has Bullet Lodged in His Tongue
Ahead of his clash against Movsar Evloev, featherweight Lerone Murphy recalls the near death experience that still haunts him to this day.

Joe Rogan Not Counting Out Justin Gaethje Against Ilia Topuria’s “Touch of Death” at UFC White House
Joe Rogan goes against Dustin Poirier's prediction as Justin Gaethje gets backed against Ilia Topuria's "touch of death" in UFC White clash.

Mike Perry Claims Career-High Payout Against Nate Diaz on Netflix’s Rousey-Carano MMA Event
Former UFC fighter Mike Perry claims his fight against Nate Diaz in Netflix's first MMA card is the biggest payday in decade long career.

Colby Covington Highlights the Dark Side of UFC That’s Haunting Arman Tsarukyan’s Title Fight Dreams
Colby Covington spills the beans on the UFC freezing fighters out as Arman Tsarukyan's situation gets revealed.

Joe Rogan Says Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Stoppage Was a “Crime in the Sport”
Why did Joe Rogan call Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane "a crime"? Find out what he and Dustin Poirier had to say about the controversial finish.

UFC White House Fighter Makes an Emotional Walkout Pitch to Drake Alongside Georges St-Pierre
Drake gets an emotional request to be a part of the White House event as plans with Georges St-Pierre are also laid out.

Alex Pereira Reveals if There Were Conditions to Vacate LHW Title After Signing Massive UFC Deal
Alex Pereira reveals the UFC's role in him vacating his light heavyweight title as details of massive heavyweight contract gets revealed.

Sean O’Malley Puts His UFC Rankings at Stake as He Makes Bold Promise Over White House Fight
Former Bantamweight champ Sean O'Malley is risking it all for the White House card as a "beautiful" finale gets promised to fans.

Sean O’Malley Blasts Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Ronda Rousey for Growing Complaints Against UFC
Sean O'Malley questions UFC legends Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey for going against the Dana White-led promotion.
