
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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Max Holloway Gets Real About Fighting at 34 Ahead of Charles Oliveira BMF Title Fight at UFC 326
Max Holloway goes blunt on the changes his age brought to his fight game as 'Blessed' talks fight IQ ahead of Charles Oliveira fight.

UFC Co-Creator Joins After Logan Paul Claims Floyd Mayweather Owes Him $1.5M
UFC co-creator chimes in as Logan Paul claims Floyd Mayweather still owes him a massive sum from their 2021 megafight.

Rico Verhoeven Reveals Why He Declined UFC’s “Decent Offer” to Fight Derrick Lewis
Rico Verhoeven reveals why he rejected UFC's offer of a Derrick Lewis clash before securing Oleksandr Usyk boxing payday.

Hype FC CEO Predicts Another Brawl as Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas Rematch Confirmed
Arman Tsarukyan gets his rematch as Hype FC CEO makes a prediction and reveals the behind the scenes of infamous brawl with Georgio Poullas.

Michael Bisping, Megan Olivi, and Paul Felder Extend UFC Broadcast Contract With Paramount+
Fan favorites Michael Bisping, Megan Olivi, and Paul Felder extend contracts with Paramount+ as Joe Rogan marks UFC return.

Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Khamzat Chimaev Wanted to “Fly Out” Like Conor McGregor After RAF 06 Brawl
Arman Tsarukyan goes blunt on Khamzat Chimaev as 'Borz' offered assistance during RAF 06 brawl with Georgio Poullas.

Fans Beg for Sean Strickland After Justin Gaethje ‘Goes Easy’ on N3ON
Fight fans demand a collaboration with Sean Strickland after interim champion Justin Gaethje beats up streamer N3ON.

TKO COO Expects $60M Cost to Increase as He Contradicts Dana White on UFC White House Card
Mark Shapiro made a stunning confession on the UFC White House event exceeding $60M cost as Dana White falsely tries to keep the buzz alive.

Financially Hit UFC Cuts Ties With Two Fighters After Losing on Mexico Card
Head honcho Dana White talks a bold move as two UFC fighters get cut off the roster after suffering losses in Mexico City.

Tracy Cortez Issues NSFW Response to Ailin Perez’s Callout After UFC Mexico
Tracy Cortez issues an X-rated response as bantamweight Ailin Perez's UFC Mexico callout catches the flyweight's attention.

Dana White Clarifies Stance on Donald Trump Support as White House Card Announcement Nears
Dana White defends bias towards Donald Trump and White House move as threats of alienating fans gets called out by CBS.

Max Holloway Casually Banks $8K Ahead of Charles Oliveira BMF Title Fight at UFC 326
UFC's BMF champion Max Holloway is already 8k richer as betting clip goes viral ahead of Charles Oliveira fight.
