
Biplob Chakraborty is a UFC Correspondent at EssentiallySports, where he brings sharp analysis and deep passion to every fight story. Previously a contributor to FightBook MMA and Sidekick Boxing, and with nearly three years of running his own martial arts news site, Biplob has built a strong foundation in combat sports journalism. A dedicated boxing practitioner and fitness enthusiast, he channels that discipline into delivering impactful event previews and post-fight breakdowns for fans around the world. For Biplob, storylines are important—but it’s the action, the technique, and what unfolds inside the cage that truly captivates him. It was the unforgettable war between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 that cemented his love for MMA.
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GLORY champ Tyjani Beztati leaves kickboxing to chase MMA glory, inspired by Adesanya & Pereira’s path. Can he shine in the UFC?

Din Thomas Calls Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 Bluff to Double Down on “Disaster” Champ Claim
Din Thomas rips Khamzat Chimaev, calling his UFC 319 absence a bluff and doubling down on his “disaster” champ claim! Find out more about it.

Can Misfits Boxing Topple UFC?
Misfits Boxing is rising fast, but can it really topple the UFC’s dominance in combat sports? Explore the competition and find out more!

Tony Ferguson’s Classy Gift to Salt Papi Steals Spotlight After Misfits Boxing Debut Win
Tony Ferguson shares a good gesture to Salt Papi after Misfits 22. Find out all about the wholesome exchange between the two fighters!

Nina Drama Blasted With ‘Just Using the UFC’ Claims After Stunning Promotion Exit Divides MMA World
Nina Drama’s UFC exit sparks backlash as fans accuse her of clout-chasing. Mixed reactions flood in—click to read the full story

Dmitry Bivol Finds Strong Ally in WBC Champion Amid Mounting ‘Ducking’ Controversy
Dmitry Bivol gains backing from the WBC champ amid fan speculation over ‘ducking’ rumors. Discover what this could mean for his next fights.

Tony Ferguson Receives Next Fight Offer Soon After Beating Salt Papi
Tony Ferguson gets his next fight callout right after beating Salt Papi at Misfits 22—who stepped up to face him? Click to find out.

Tony Ferguson’s First Win Since 2019 Divides Fans After Referee’s Controversial Decision Against Salt Papi
Tony Ferguson snaps his losing streak with a win over Salt Papi, but a controversial stoppage has fans split—was it fair?

Misfits Fans Allege Robbery as Boxer Falls Out of the Ring in Long-Drawn Battle at Till vs. Rockhold
Fans cried robbery after Ty Mitchell vs. Sean Hempell went the distance with chaos inside and outside the ring at the Misfits event.

College Football Star-Turned-Misfits Boxer Chase DeMoor Attacked After Controversial Doctor Stoppage
Misfits & DAZN X heavyweight title defense ended in chaos after a doctor stoppage sparked an attack from Natan Marcoń.

Conor McGregor’s Ex-Employee Interrupted by Lil Bellsy After Title Defense at Misfits Boxing 22: Till vs. Rockhold
Carla Jade defended her title at Misfits 22, but Lil Bellsy crashed the moment with a bold callout—click to read the full story!

$1.5M Cash Giveaway Has Misfits Series 22 Boxers Confess Their Dream Before DAZN Livestream
Misfits Series 22 sees fighters reveal dream cars as $1.5M in prizes await. From Aston Martins to G-Wagons, click to read more
