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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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Islam Makhachev, Kamaru Usman, and Others Send Personal Message to Merab Dvalishvili After Petr Yan Loss at UFC 323

Islam Makhachev, Kamaru Usman and others share their messages for Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan on social media after their UFC 323 clash!

Dana White Accepts Emotional Henry Cejudo’s Final Demand Live After UFC 323 Retirement Fight With Payton Talbott

Henry Cejudo bids farewell to the Octagon as Dana White comes through with a heartwarming move for 'Triple C' at UFC 323!

Merab Dvalishvili Fans Panic as He Refuses to Break Dangerous Tradition Hours Before UFC 323 Main Event

Merab Dvalishvili leaves fans concerned as a surprising video of the champion emerges online ahead of his UFC 323 title bout against Petr Yan!

Calls Mount to Fire MMA Referee After Late Stoppage During UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Prelims Fight

Another referee has come under fire as his timing for stopping a lightweight clash at the UFC 323 prelims leads to a wave of backlash online!

Ref Jason Herzog’s Actions at UFC 323 Prelims Has Fans Divided as French Fighter’s Win Overshadowed

Referee Jason Herzog's decision for UFC 323 prelim stoppage leads to an outpouring of conflicting opinions online!

Justin Gaethje Makes His $50K Bonus Pick as UFC 323 Kicks Off With Four Back-to-Back Finishes

UFC 323 fighters didn't waste any time kicking off the fireworks as Justin Gaethje comes out with his choice for the bonus!

John Cena’s Appearance on Joe Rogan Experience Has UFC and WWE Fans Making the Same Jokes

The UFC and WWE fandoms came together to flood Joe Rogan's latest podcast with a John Cena joke that has taken a life of its own!

Dillon Danis’ Troubles Pile Up Weeks After NY Mayor Launches Investigation Into UFC 322 Brawl

Dillon Danis can't seem to catch a break as the aftermath of the UFC 322 brawl continues to haunt the combat sports star!

UFC 323 Octagon/Ring Girls: Vanessa Hanson, Chrissy Blair, and Brookliyn Wren’s Age, Salary, Instagram, & Relationship Status

Here's all we know about Vanessa Hanson, Chrissy Blair and Brookliyn Wren's net worth, relationship status and more ahead of UFC 323!

UFC 323: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van Stats and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Walkaround Weight, Reach, and Rankings

Here's a look at the stats, fighting styles and more as we breakdown our prediction for Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van at UFC 323!

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!
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