Apratim Banerjee

Apratim Banerjee

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Apratim Banerjee is a senior UFC author for EssentiallySports and has been writing professionally for almost a year. Before his current gig, Apratim worked as a UFC writer for Sportskeeda. A long-time MMA fan, Apratim has developed a critical eye for the sport that has helped him transfer his vast knowledge to his copies and give hardcore and casual readers a detailed insight into the fights and fighters. Dan Henderson’s brutal knockout against Michael Bisping at UFC 100 in 2009 is one of his earliest memories of the sport. He has never missed a UFC PPV or a Fight Night since, which speaks volumes about his wealth of MMA knowledge. Israel Adesanya, Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, Conor McGregor are some of his favorite fighters. Apart from this, Apratim plays soccer in his free time and loves scoring long-distance goals.

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What Do Cody Garbrandt’s Tattoos Mean? Face, Back, Chest & Other Inks

As former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt returns this weekend, we take a look at all of his tattoos and their meanings.

Marvin Vettori Tattoos: Meaning Behind UFC Star’s Chest & Arm Inks

Ahead of UFC Vegas 104 this weekend, we take a look at all the tattoos of ex-middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori has on his body.

“I Can’t F*cking Wait”- Marvin Vettori Relishing a Bloodbath Against Paulo Costa

UFC middleweight Marvin Vettori took to Twitter recently to post a cryptic message previewing his fight against Paulo Costa later this month.

“He’s Bouncing Like Wonderboy”- Joe Rogan Hypes Up UFC Heavyweight Ciryl Gane

Joe Rogan compared interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane with welterweight fighter Stephen Thompson for the former's movement.

“Top 15 Welterweights of All Time”- Kamaru Usman Makes a Surprise Admission on Colby Covington Ahead of UFC 268

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman ranked Colby Covington among top 15 welterweights of all time in a recent interview with Helen Yee.

VIDEO: Former UFC Heavyweight Junior dos Santos and Paige VanZant Wreck Chaos During AEW Stint

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos and BKFC superstar Paige VanZant made appearances at the recent AEW episode.

Zhang Weili Says Rose Namajunas Turned Fans Against Her Which Affected Her Mentally

Former UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili believes Rose Namajunas was wrong to comment on her ahead of their previous fight at UFC 261.

Cris Cyborg To Defend Her Featherweight Belt on November 12 in Florida

Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is set to return to action at Bellator 271 as she defends her belt against Sinead Kavanagh.

“Some People Don’t Agree With Me but Who Cares?”- Khabib Nurmagomedov Finally Answers Questions on Ring Girl Comments

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that he doesn't care about the back lash over his recent comments.

Cory Sandhagen Says That Everyone Sees Petr Yan as the Champion and Not Aljamain Sterling

UFC bantamweight Cory Sandhagen believes an interim title win against Petr Yan at UFC 267 will be as good as becoming the undisputed champion.

“I’ll Tell That to His Face”- Henry Cejudo Says Why Georges St-Pierre Escaped His Tough UFC Challenges

Former UFC double champion, Henry Cejudo says Georges St-Pierre cherry-picked Michael Bisping for his Octagon return at UFC 217.

Dana White Says if Conor McGregor Would Have Beaten Dustin Poirier a Blockbuster Boxing Match Was Waiting for Him

UFC President Dana White has revealed recently that Conor McGregor vs Manny Pacquiao was in talks to actually happen under certain conditions.