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A three-year veteran, Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a cornerstone of the combat sports team. He leads the ES MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk with nuanced takes and trend-spotting instincts, delivering real-time updates and sharp analysis across the MMA world. From Breaking News, Beat Reports, Exclusive reports, Opinion columns - you name it, and he’s done it. A devoted Conor McGregor fan, his work has even drawn mention from the likes of Chael Sonnen.

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Dana White Risks Disrespecting Four UFC Champs by Sticking to Old Ways

UFC CEO Dana White has some people riled up with the way he's been handling his job as the UFC head honcho regarding fight announcements.

Hawaiian UFC Fighter Humbly Admits Defeat to Island’s Street Fighters Birthed by “Weird” Culture

A Hawaiian UFC fighter, who has been in the UFC since 2019, has revealed the details about the fighting culture in his native island.

Joe Rogan Stands Up to Save Americans From Liver King’s Steroid Lies

Joe Rogan gives his unfiltered thoughts on steroid use and a reality check to fitness influencers like Liver King on the JRE podcast.

Hollywood Icon Rejects Mike Tyson’s Popular Verdict on Canelo vs Crawford

It appears that not everyone shares the same opinion as boxing icon Mike Tyson about the upcoming Canelo-Crawford fight.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Spark Bizarre Wedding Gift Debate in UFC Community

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce's engagement news has penetrated the UFC and MMA community as well.

Is Losene Keita Belgian? Ethnicity, Nationality & Background

Here's everything you need to know about newcomer Losene Keita, who's making his debut at UFC Paris this weekend against Patricio Freire.

Khabib Nurmagomedov & Tony Ferguson’s Hilarious 2018 Interaction Uncovers Lack of Authenticity in Today’s UFC

Does UFC lack originality? Well, a clip of the UFC 223 media conference call between Khabib Nurmagomedov & Tony Ferguson has sparked a debate.

Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje Get UFC ‘Scam’ Alert Over Ilia Topuria Next Fight

An MMA insider has claimed that there is something fishy about the speculations surrounding Ilia Topuria's first title defense.

Dwayne Johnson Raises Concerns After Losing 20% of Weight Ahead of ‘The Smashing Machine’ Release

It appears that Dwayne Johnson is not the same guy he was after his physical transformation went viral ahead of the Mark Kerr biopic release.

Muhammad Ali’s Lifelong Boxer Friend Who Fought Him Twice Passes Away at 75

A boxing legend, who shared the ring twice with the legendary Muhammad Ali, breathed his last, as per recent reports.

“Rest in Peace” — UFC Paris Faces Tragic Blow From Fighter’s Camp

A tragedy has struck a fighter who was supposed to fight at UFC France as fans shared their reactions on social media.

Hawaiian MMA Veteran Reveals His “Biggest” Mental Health Struggles After 8 Years in UFC

A UFC veteran who's been in the promotion for almost a decade revealed his mental struggles in a post on social media.
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