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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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Lerone Murphy Makes ‘Undeniable’ Demand to Dana White as He Reveals Strategy to Beat Movsar Evloev

Lerone Murphy lays out his demands for boss Dana White as he breaks down his game plan for Movsar Evloev in their London clash!

“Protect Your Eyes”: Injured Paddy Pimblett Returns to Gym as Fans Impressed Amid Medical Suspension

Paddy Pimblett heads back to the gym despite being under a medical suspension as fans react to 'The Baddy's update on social media!

Dana White Loses UFC Mexico Main Event as Brandon Moreno’s Opponent Pulls Out

Dana White and the UFC left scrambling as Brandon Moreno abruptly finds himself without an opponent for his main event bout in Mexico!

Renato Moicano Drags Tracy Cortez Into Personal Shots at Brian Ortega After UFC 326 Pullout

Renato Moicano takes aim at Brian Ortega with a unique method as Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez get caught in the crossfire!

Sean O’Malley Sidelines Gervonta Davis Fight Plans in Zuffa Boxing Plea to Dana White

Sean O'Malley skips over Gervonta Davis as he lays out his plans of fighting under Dana White's Zuffa Boxing banner!

“So Much Science”: Max Holloway Reveals His Secret Weapon for Charles Oliveira Fight

Max Holloway is hard at work preparing for Charles Oliveira as he shares a glimpse at his training methods for the BMF showdown!

Brian Ortega Reveals Real Reason Behind Pulling Out of UFC 326 Co-Main Event vs. Renato Moicano

Brian Ortega finally breaks his silence as he delivers a message to the fans about his abrupt withdrawal from UFC 326!

Emotional Alex Pereira Makes Personal Confession After Receiving Historic American Immigrant Beacon Award

Alex Pereira gets emotional as he shares his journey through struggles while accepting a historic honor for his work outside the Octagon!

UFC 325 Octagon/Ring Girls: Red Dela Cruz and Kristie Pearson’s Age, Salary, Relationship Status, and More

As the promotion heads to Australia for UFC 325, here's a look at all we know about the Octagon/ring girls for the event!

Daniel Cormier Shuts Down Jon Jones’ Friendship in Awkward Face-to-Face Moment

Daniel Cormier isn't interested in being friends with Jon Jones as he turns down the offer in a viral video exchange!

Donald Trump, Dana White to Top $20M UFC Noche With 100,000-Seat Stadium Plans for White House Event

President Donald Trump reveals a massive update about Dana White and the UFC's plans for the highly anticipated White House card!

What Is the Meaning Behind Aaron Tau’s Tattoos? Exploring the Stories and Origins of His Ink

Here's a look at all we know about the story and meaning behind Aaron Tau's impressive collection of ink ahead of his next fight!
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