senior MMA writer and editor
Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer and editor at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Sport Business Management degree out of Humber College, Canada and has completed nearly 3 years with the organization. He has also served as the Head of Content for the MLB department. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live. Having competed in MMA at a collegiate level, he consciously attempts to integrate an athlete's breakdown of MMA techniques like striking, defense, and grappling into his penmanship of the sport as he seeks to give the reader a well-rounded point of view. Before becoming the lead MMA writer, Darryl has also written articles for the NFL and boxing divisions. He began watching UFC 11 years ago at UFC 117 when Chael Sonnen went to war against Anderson Silva.
Michael Chandler Tattoos: Origin and Meaning Behind His Chest, Ribs, and Other Inks
Ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, find out everything you need to know about all the tattoos of Michael Chandler.
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane- Brandon Moreno vs Deiveson Figueiredo: Prediction and Analysis
Ahead of UFC 270, let's take a look at the co-main event flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo in Anaheim.
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane- Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane: Prediction and Analysis
Ahead of UFC 270 we take a look at the main event clash between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane taking place at the Honda Center in California
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones gives his take on the outcome of the upcoming heavyweight title clash at UFC 270.
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Two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo took to social media and chirped back at Conor McGregor after his 'little fart' comment.
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UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker spoke out on 'The MMA Hour' and talked about his defeat to Israel Adesanya back at UFC 243 in Australia.
‘Pay Me to Fight Alex and I’ll….’- Henry Cejudo Has An Interesting Offer for UFC President Dana White
Former UFC champ-champ, Henry Cejudo took to social media and put forth an interesting offer to UFC President Dana White.
‘Sorry Dustin You Suck’- Nate Diaz Speaks Out on Potential Clash with Former Interim Champion Dustin Poirier
UFC welterweight Nate Diaz took to social media and provided his take on his potential clash with Dustin Poirier in the coming weeks.
‘Testing for All Fighters’- Jake Paul Says He Wants All UFC Fighters Tested
Undefeated boxer Jake Paul took to Twitter and spoke on USADA testing while he doubled down on his challenge to Dana White.
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UFC middleweight Kevin Holland spoke to Helen Yee and revealed the marquee match-up he's looking forward to for Francis Ngannou after UFC 270.
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UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal took to social media and threw shade at UFC President Dana White for his recent comments in the Jake Paul feud
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Several MMA fans and fighters came out on social media and had varied reactions to Jake Paul's challenge to Dana White to increase fighter pay
