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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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Only Woman to Beat Kayla Harrison Pleads With Dana White for UFC Homecoming After PFL Release

Bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison's former rival wants to come back to the UFC and has sent a request to Dana White.

Sean Strickland and Bryce Mitchell Stand Corrected as UFC Policy Clarifies Medical Insurance Eligibility

UFC stars Sean Strickland and Bryce Mitchell were proven wrong when it came to the insurance details in their contracts.

Alex Pereira’s Best Friend Dislikes One Thing About ‘Amazing Fighter’ Khamzat Chimaev

2-time UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira's close confidante revealed what he finds unappealing about Khamzat Chimaev.

‘Highest Paid’ Muhammad Mokaev Grateful to Dana White and Co. Despite UFC Exit Tarnishing His Name

Former UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev recalls leaving the UFC on bad terms and how it affected him while sharing a positive update as well.

Glaring Inconsistencies Emerge in Team Tom Aspinall’s Account of His Blurry Vision After UFC 321

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall comes under scrutiny after conflicting accounts related to the eye poke situation at UFC 321.

Only Opponent Who Had Jon Jones Scared Claims He’d Easily Beat Alex Pereira & Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones gets the nod from an ex-rival and UFC legend to beat Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall in convincing fashion.

Tom Aspinall’s Eye Turns Into a Medical Debate After French Doctors Call His UFC 321 Injury “Superficial”

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's eye-poke incident has doctors debating whether it was as bad as the English star claims.

Chael Sonnen Adds to ‘Almost Perfect’ Umar Nurmagomedov’s Praise of Khabib With Wild Florida Story

MMA legend Chael Sonnen shared a story about Khabib Nurmagomedov after heaping praise on Umar after his UFC 321 win.

$50K Winner Valter Walker Confesses He Couldn’t Afford to Cancel UFC 321 Fight

UFC 321 winner Valter Walker was about to cancel his fight, but a higher reason compelled him to go ahead, and he emerged victorious.

Aljamain Sterling Stands Firm on Tom Aspinall’s UFC 321 Eye-Poke Misstep: ‘He Should’ve Handled Differently’

Ex-bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling weighed in on Tom Aspinall's eye poke incident after a disastrous main event at UFC 321.

Dana White Cutting UFC 321’s Hamdy Abdelwahab Just Made the Heavyweight Division’s Biggest Problem Worse

The UFC is in a tough state after UFC 321 as Dana White and Co. released yet another heavyweight fighter from a division that's struggling.

UFC Already Owns Gloves That Prevent Eye Pokes, but Dana White Has Kept Them on the Shelf

The solution to the eye poke problem that is plaguing the UFC is right there in front of Dana White and Co.'s eyes but they aren't looking.
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