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David Andrew

David Andrew is a UFC author at EssentiallySports with a background in English Literature from St. Stephens College. Prior to his current role, David, who combines his passion for writing and combat sports, contributed to the MMA divisions at Sportskeeda and The Sportsrush. As a professional MMA writer, he enjoys writing prediction and fight breakdown copies. An ardent combat sports fan, David has been hooked on MMA ever since watching his first fight in 2011, a showdown between Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz at UFC 141, and hasn't looked back since. A massive Khabib Nurmagomedov fan, David wishes to interview 'The Eagle' in the future. Aside from his professional pursuits, David is an avid musician who spends his time singing, writing songs and playing the guitar and the piano.

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Jan Blachowicz Says His Favorite Colour Is the Blood of His Enemies

In a Q&A session on his Twitter account, light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz responds to a fan's question with an intriguing answer.

“Dodging raindrops”- Israel Adesanya Ridicules Robert Whittaker’s Punching Skills

With the rematch set to go down in January, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya mocks Robert Whittaker's punching skills on Twitter.

“I Would Have Won for Sure”- Yoel Romero on Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson’s Recent Bellator Appearance

In a recent interview with MMA Fighting UFC veteran Yoel Romero gives his take on Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson's Bellator debut back in May.

Robert Whittaker Confirms Rematch with Israel Adesanya in 2022

Former champion Robert Whittaker recently took to Twitter to share the news of his return to the octagon in a rematch with Israel Adesanya.

“He Canceled the Fight”- Yoel Romero Reveals Jake Paul Had Chosen Him Before Tyron Woodley

In an interview, Yoel Romero reveals that he was initially the opponent for 'The Problem Child' Jake Paul in the latter's third boxing bout.

“I Don’t Think That’s Okay”- Sean O’Malley on Transgender Fighter Alana McLaughlin Making Her MMA Debut

In an appearance on his podcast, UFC bantamweight Sean O'Malley gives his take on transgender fighter Alana McLaughlin making her MMA debut.

“Black Scary Guys Don’t Make Me Nervous”- Anthony Smith on Ryan Spann Trying to Intimidate Him

In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Anthony Smith weighs in on Ryan Spann trying to intimidate him ahead of their fight next weekend.

“I Will Not Go There for the Money”- Jan Blachowicz Wants to Fight for the UFC Heavyweight Belt

In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz hints at making a move to heavyweight.

“Junk Food for the Mind”- Joe Rogan Dismisses Hollywood Super Hero Movies as Trivial

In a recent appearance on his podcast, Joe Rogan gives his take on superhero movies and comics discussing their relevance to real life.

“He’s Such a Good Human Being”-Brian Ortega Picks the Winner of Dustin Poirier vs Charles Oliveira at UFC 269

In an interview with Helen Yee, Brian Ortega gives his prediction for the upcoming title fight between Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira.

“I’m Going to Knock Him Out”- Jan Blachowicz Prepared to Be the Underdog Again Against Glover Teixeira

In an interview with MMA Fighting, reigning light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz gives his prediction for his bout with Glover Teixeira.

“I’m Willing to Give a Little Bit of Money”- Tito Ortiz Not Sure of Making Weight Against Anderson Silva

In a recent interview with MMA fighting Tito Ortiz gives an update on his weight cut for his boxing debut against UFC legend Anderson Silva.
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