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Dushyant Patni is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing over eight years of diverse writing experience and a Master’s in English Literature to the fight game. For the past two years, he has been a key figure at the ES Fight Night Desk, covering live MMA action with a sharp eye for subtle in-round details that often escape casual viewers. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, Dushyant’s passion spans boxing, Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy, PRIDE FC’s golden era, and modern-day UFC. This unique blend of old-school fight culture and contemporary analysis enables him to connect with both hardcore MMA purists and new-generation fans. His journalistic depth was recognized when his breakdown of Conor McGregor’s ‘Sweet Love’ venture earned a public nod from The Notorious himself. Before joining EssentiallySports, Dushyant built a versatile content portfolio, writing for pop culture platforms, authoring educational books for children, crafting audience-driven web content for major clients, and even working as a teacher. This multifaceted background fuels his narrative-driven fight coverage, where every match is not just a contest, but a story worth telling.

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Dana White Blamed as $1.2M UFC Star Claims Backstage Politics Triggered Heartbreaking Title Shot Snub

UFC boss Dana White finds himself in the crosshairs of undefeated featherweight star as he opens up on his missed title opportunity!

Islam Makhachev’s Legacy Questioned as Ex-UFC Champ Raises Khabib Nurmagomedov Doubt

A former champion has spoken out on how Islam Makhachev cannot escape the ghost of Khabib Nurmagomedov hanging over his legacy!

Khamzat Chimaev’s First UFC Middleweight Title Opponent Revealed as Return Timeline Surfaces

Khamzat Chimaev's long-awaited return to the Octagon has finally received a timeline with one name linked to his first title defense!

Arman Tsarukyan Demands Answers After Paddy Pimblett Trolls Him Over Dana White’s UFC 324 Snub

Arman Tsarukyan comes out with a bold message as Paddy Pimblett rubs salt in his wounds over Dana White skipping him for UFC 324!

Potential Ronda Rousey MMA Comeback Hyped as Kayla Harrison’s Post-UFC 324 Move Surfaces

Speculation about Ronda Rousey's MMA return gets a boost from Kayla Harrison's manager as he lays out her plans after UFC 324!

Paddy Pimblett Trolls Arman Tsarukyan After Dana White’s UFC 324 Interim Title Snub

Paddy Pimblett can't resist throwing shots at Arman Tsarukyan after Dana White chooses him for the interim title fight at UFC 324!

Ariel Helwani Calls Out Dana White’s Hypocrisy After UFC 324 Announcement Sparks Backlash

Ariel Helwani aims his crosshairs at Dana White and the UFC's matchmaking decisions as UFC 324 announcement leads to a frenzy online!

Islam Makhachev Warned About “Scariest” WW Contender Poised to Overshadow His Win Over Jack Della Maddalena

Islam Makhachev receives a bold take from a UFC insider about the one name that can mean more than his win over Jack Della Maddalena!

Daniel Cormier Fires Personal Shot at Jon Jones After Thanksgiving Snub Sparks New Chechnya Trip Drama

Daniel Cormier takes aim at Jon Jones with a pointed, personal jab at his trip to Chechnya during the Thanksgiving holiday!

Conor McGregor Pays Emotional Tribute to National Guards in Critical Condition After Washington Shooting

Conor McGregor comes out with a heartfelt tribute on social media for the National Guards involved in the Washington tragedy.

Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaethje Denied Ilia Topuria Title Shot as Insider Reveals UFC’s Pick

According to a UFC insider, there's only one name for Ilia Topuria's lightweight title defense, and it isn't Paddy Pimblett or Justin Gaethje

Jon Jones Breaks Silence After Meeting Controversial Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov

Jon Jones comes out with a statement as his recent trip to Chechnya saw him visit controversial leader, Ramzan Kadyrov.
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