
Himanga Mahanta
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Senior UFC Writer Himanga Mahanta is a jack of all trades at EssentiallySports. Breaking News, Beat Reports, Exclusive reports, Opinion columns - you name it, and he’s done it. For almost three years, Himanga has been an active contributor in the combat team, leading the Live Coverage desk. An ardent Conor McGregor fan, his work has found mention from the likes of Chael Sonnen. When he’s not looking for the next trendsetting MMA story, he’s a soccer fanatic cheering on his favorite team, Chelsea.
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Exclusive: Dana White’s Alleged Bias Against Brazilians Exposed as Gabi Garcia Opens Up About UFC Struggles
Gabi Garcia talks Brazilian fighters and their struggles with Dana White and the UFC during an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports.
1 day ago

Young Khamzat Chimaev’s Old Wrestling Clip Goes Viral Amid $10,000 Dricus Du Plessis Challenge at UFC 319
Fans shared their reactions to an old clip of Khamzat Chimaev wrestling in Sweden ahead of his UFC 319 matchup against Dricus du Plessis.
1 day ago

Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis Receive Surprise Boost as Dana White Drops Unexpected UFC 319 Fight
Dricus du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev and the fans get good news as Dana White made a massive addition to the UFC 319 PPV.
1 day ago

UFC 318 Nightmare Awaits Dustin Poirier as Retirement Mistake Revealed by 2 Legends
Dustin Poirier might be in a tough spot after a couple of veterans shared their insights on his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 318.
1 day ago

Dana White Sends Stark Message on Conor McGregor, Jon Jones White House Push Amid Legal Battles
CEO Dana White offered a statement about the fight card for the UFC White House event as Conor McGregor and Jon Jones showed interest in it.
2 days ago

Dana White Breaks Silence on Financial Aid for Ben Askren
UFC CEO Dana White has revealed his role in helping former UFC fighter Ben Askren who battled a severe health issue recently.
2 days ago

Shakur Stevenson Faces Public Humiliation as Ex-UFC Champ Gives 8-Word Response After Zepeda Win
A former UFC champion appeared to be clueless about WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson's boxing match against William Zepeda.
2 days ago

Calls Mount to Fire Laura Sanko as Fans Fume Over UFC Nashville Live Commentary
Fans have taken issue with Laura Sanko's commentary work at UFC Nashville, asking Dana White and Co. to replace her.
2 days ago

Conor McGregor Overlooked as Fans Fixate Over Yoel Romero’s Incredible Hulk-Esque Hands
Former UFC fighter draws a multitude of reactions after his BKFC signing with his recent picture with Conor McGregor on social media.
2 days ago

Fans Are All Saying Same Thing About Second-Fastest KO in BKFC History
Fans shared their reactions to a bare-knuckle fighter who scored the second-fastest knockout win in the promotion's history.
2 days ago

Derrick Lewis Makes Record Cut at UFC Nashville Weigh-Ins to Protect Win Streak Against Tallison Teixeira
Heavyweight star Derrick Lewis has made history with a massive weight cut ahead of his UFC Nashville matchup against Tallison Teixeira.
4 days ago

Donald Trump’s Sly Move To Help Dana White With $1B Dream Called Out as CEO Issues UFC TV Deal Update
Is Donald Trump helping Dana White? Well, an MMA analyst has shared some interesting thoughts about POTUS's role in UFC's TV deal situation.
4 days ago

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