
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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Mario Barrios’ Tattoos: Meaning and Story Behind His Neck, Arms, and Other Inks
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Eddie Hearn takes aim at Dana White's recent remarks as he draws in Turki Alalshikh with his latest tirade towards Zuffa Boxing!

What Is Geoff Neal’s Net Worth in 2026? Career Earnings, Endorsements, and More
Here's a look at all we know about UFC veteran Geoff Neal's net worth, and other financial aspects of his fighting career!

What Is Richardson Hitchins’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring His Family Roots and Background
Ahead of his next fight, here's everything we know about Richardson Hitchins ethnicity, nationality and more about his story!

“I Got Way Too Much Trauma Up Here”: Josiah Harrell Opens Up on Brain Surgery Ahead of UFC Houston Debut
Ahead of his UFC debut in Houston, Josiah Harrell pulls back the curtain on his brain surgery and how he managed to find his way back!

Anthony Hernandez Vows to “Torture” Sean Strickland for ICE Jab Ahead of UFC Houston
Anthony Hernandez hands Sean Strickland a chilling warning as he fires back on his opponent's social media jabs ahead of UFC Houston.

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Dustin Poirier takes to the Broadway stage as the UFC surprises fans with a new commercial featuring Rose Namajunas, Cory Sandhagen and more!

Fans Sound Alarm for Justin Gaethje as Ilia Topuria Tattoo Shopping Leads to Major Career Speculation
Ilia Topuria ignites a frenzy of speculation online as fans worry about Justin Gaethje's fate with the lightweight champion shopping for ink!

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Sean O'Malley admits his worries about the chances of him making it onto the UFC's White Card as Conor McGregor responds to Nate Diaz!

Dustin Poirier Gives Three-Word Response to Nate Diaz’s UFC White House Callout
Dustin Poirier didn't waste a lot of words as he fires back on Nate Diaz's call-out for a clash at the UFC White House event!
