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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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Michael Morales Slams ‘Injustice’ After Losing Undefeated Record Without Fighting

Michael Morales fires back as his professional MMA record gets a blemish, even without him putting on his gloves and getting in the cage!

Valentina Shevchenko Calls Out Journalists for Perpetuating Women’s MMA Stereotypes: “Many Listen and Repeat”

Valentina Shevchenko takes aim at the media for women's MMA being overlooked due to a long-standing narrative!

Ben Askren Triggers Fan Backlash After Questioning Nate Diaz UFC Legacy: “What’s Ben’s Record?”

Ben Askren finds himself in hot water with the fandom as his remarks about Nate Diaz's UFC career lead to a storm online!

UFC Insider Suggests Dana White Role in Arman Tsarukyan’s Silence Amid Title Shot Snub

Dana White just might be the reason behind Arman Tsarukyan's eerie calm about getting skipped for a title shot, according to a UFC insider!

Paddy Pimblett’s Unexpected Loss Makes Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan Fans Rejoice Ahead of UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett comes under fire from Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria fans as he suffers a shocking defeat ahead of his UFC 324 appearance!

Alex Pereira Brings His Father to Tears With Heartfelt Gift

Alex Pereira surprises his father with a special gift as he shares the emotional moment between them in a heartwarming video!

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s First Faceoff Since 2017 Sparks Fan Frenzy as Russian TUF Kicks Off

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier take their rivalry to Russian TUF as the MMA world reacts to their most recent face-off!

Justin Gaethje Joins Jose Aldo in Elite List After Bold Comparison Ahead of Paddy Pimblett Fight

Justin Gaethje finds himself in elite company as a UFC veteran has made a stunning claim about his similarities to Jose Aldo!

Why Bobby Green Changed His Name to ‘King’? Story Behind the UFC Fighter’s Rebrand

Let's take a look at the story behind Bobby Green's nickname, 'King' and the reason behind why he chose the moniker for himself.

Sean O’Malley Calls Out UFC Politics Behind Dana White’s Title Snub for Lerone Murphy

Sean O'Malley gives his take on why Lerone Murphy found himself sidelined by Dana White for a shot at the featherweight crown!

Jon Jones Pushes Back on Nate Diaz’s “Gangster” Label With Honest Take on Russian TUF Brawl

Nate Diaz finds support from Jon Jones as the former UFC champion opens up about his 'gangster' persona and the Russian TUF incident!

Paddy Pimblett Needs Only One Thing From Conor McGregor Blueprint to Beat Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett needs to grab just one item from Conor McGregor's arsenal to come out on top against Justin Gaethje in their UFC 324 clash!
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