
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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UFC heavyweight Valter Walker causes chaos in the MMA sphere as he decides to step into the Hype FC ring and cancel a fight himself!

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Gina Carano fires back at Sean Strickland's controversial remarks about her return to MMA against Ronda Rousey!

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Aljamain Sterling returns to action as he finds himself headlining UFC Vegas 116 replacing the original main event for the night!

“Weirdest” UFC, FBI Partnership Draws Fan Backlash as Michael Chandler Catches Strays
Dana White and the UFC's latest announcement of a collaboration with the FBI doesn't land with the fans, as users fire off online!

Gina Carano’s Dating History: All About Her Relationship With Henry Cavill and Kevin Ross
Here's a look at all we know about Gina Carano's relationship with Henry Cavill and more ahead of her return against Ronda Rousey!

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Ronda Rousey claims TKO made a huge blunder with Dana White's role in the promotion as she doubles down on her take on the White House card!

Demetrious Johnson Blasts UFC for Not Giving “Two S—ts” About Hardcore Fans After $7.7B Paramount Deal
Demetrious Johnson takes aim at the the UFC as he questions the promotion's new direction which might lead to a loss of hardcore fans!

Alex Pereira Eyes History in First Reaction to Ciryl Gane White House Fight Announcement
Alex Pereira shares a message as he aims to etch his name in the history books in his upcoming heavyweight clash against Ciryl Gane!

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Jake Paul leaves the combat sports world in a frenzy as he offers Jon Jones a place in his promotion after 'Bones' and the UFC's feud.

Ronda Rousey Targets Valentina Shevchenko as She Blasts UFC’s “Greed” After $7.7B Paramount Deal
Ronda Rousey drags Valentina Shevchenko in as she fires off on the UFC's fighter pay issues during her comeback press conference!
