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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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Israel Adesanya Praised by Former Rival for Risking ‘Reputation’ With Joe Pyfer Matchup

Israel Adesanya's next fight against Joe Pyfer leads to a former rival coming out with high praise for 'The Last Stylebender'!

Update on Tom Aspinall’s Threat to Leave UFC and Dana White’s Post-Surgery Demand

As per an insider, Tom Aspinall's UFC future is now up in the air as reports emerge of a concerning exchange between him and the promotion!

Suspended TUF Winner Axed as UFC Continues Firing Spree

The UFC continues to trim down it's roster as latest wave of cuts include suspended TUF winner and a welterweight fighter!

Alex Pereira Teases Heavyweight Move After Tom Aspinall Surgery Shakes Division

Alex Pereira causes a frenzy as he drops a cryptic hint on social media about his next move which may lead him to the heavyweight division!

What Skin Condition Does Melquizael Costa Suffer From? Does the UFC Fighter Have Vitiligo?

Let's take a look and explore UFC fighter Melquizael Costa and his struggles with the skin condition known as Vitiligo.

Who Are Melquizael’s Costa’s Parents? All We Know About UFC Star’s Father and Mother

Ahead of his next fight, here's all we know about UFC featherweight Melquizael Costa's parents and his story beyond the Octagon!

What Is Melquizael Costa’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring UFC Star’s Family Roots and Background

Here's a look at all we know about rising UFC star, Melquizael Costa's ethnicity, nationality, religion and more ahead of his next fight!

Daniel Cormier Credits Childhood Bully for Transforming Him From “Coward Little Scared Boy” to UFC Legend

Daniel Cormier opens up on how his childhood bully was responsible for turning him into the UFC legend we see today!

Terence Crawford Slams “Clueless” Joaquin Buckley After Shakur Stevenson, Street Fight Comments

Terence Crawford fires off on Joaquin Buckley after the UFC star took aim with a controversial jab at Shakur Stevenson and boxers!

Eddie Alvarez Details How “Drunk” Mike Perry Hitting on His Son’s Teenage Girlfriend Fueled BKFC Brawl

Mike Perry comes under fire as Eddie Alvarez goes off on 'Platinum' with his side of the story behind their viral brawl at BKFC event!

Islam Makhachev Goes Against Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Wishes With Ilia Topuria, UFC White House Comments

Islam Makhachev opens the door to a clash with Ilia Topuria at the White House despite Khabib Nurmagomedov's hesitation!

Arman Tsarukyan Makes Bold Claim Involving Islam Makhachev’s Career Move

Arman Tsarukyan speaks out on Islam Makhachev's move up to welterweight as he puts the lightweight division on notice with a bold remark!
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