
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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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

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

Dana White’s Real Problem With Choosing Islam Makhachev’s Next Opponent Highlighted by UFC Insider
A UFC insider has laid out how Islam Makhachev's historic win at UFC 322 has now left Dana White and the matchmakers in a bind!

Arman Tsarukyan Willing to Become Conor McGregor’s “Nightmare” if UFC Snubs Ilia Topuria Title Shot in Hilarious Segment
Arman Tsarukyan takes aim at Conor McGregor with a cheeky jab as he lays out his demands for a title shot against Ilia Topuria!

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A UFC lightweight has come out with a bold take on Ilia Topuria's chances against Islam Makhachev if he decides to chase him at welterweight!

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Arman Tsarukyan goes off on Ilia Topuria as he reality checks 'El Matador's claims of flying high in his own private jet!

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Ethyn Ewing Defends Malcolm Wellmaker Against ‘Fraud Check’ Remarks
Ethyn Ewing comes out with a scathing take on 'fraud check' claims about his short-notice win over Malcolm Wellmaker at UFC 322!

Arman Tsarukyan Brands Dan Hooker a ‘Real Man’ as He Inadvertently Helps Him Evade Punishment for Illegal Move
Arman Tsarukyan comes out with high-praise for Dan Hooker as 'The Hangman' may have helped to avoid a full-blown controversy at UFC Qatar!


