
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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Paulo Costa left hanging as Reinier De Ridder receives a fresh name for UFC Vancouver after Anthony Hernandez's abrupt withdrawal!

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Jean Silva breaks his silence as he pens a heartfelt message for the woman in his corner after suffering a brutal loss at UFC Noche.

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