multi-sport Editor
Joyita Das is a multi-sport Editor at EssentiallySports with over four years of journalism experience, currently leading editorial efforts in the UFC division. She trains and mentors writers while being a consistent presence on the live coverage team. Though rooted in MMA, her coverage has extended to Boxing and Bodybuilding as well.
Joyita began her professional writing journey during the pandemic, working across diverse industries and sharpening her editorial skills before joining ES. Her love for martial arts films like Enter the Dragon and Ip Man sparked a deep interest in combat sports, and following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s journey from UFC 223 to UFC 254 made her a big fan of the sport. She brings that authentic fan perspective into delivering accurate, engaging news for MMA audiences.
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With Francis Ngannou gearing up for his fight against Tyson Fury, the ex-UFC heavyweight champion penned an emotional note on Instagram.
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After his dreams to surpass Joe Jones get crushed, Raul Rosas Jr. is back with a new promise for his fans. Read more to find out!
“I’m Blaming Vince for This…”: Fans in Disbelief After Derek Brunson Gets Cut From the UFC Months After His Loss to Dricus Du Plessis
After 11 years with UFC, Derek Brunson being released has left the fans searching for answers. Who is to blame? Read more to find out!
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Teammate Drops the Truth Bomb on Israel Adesanya’s Rematch Hours After Dana White Cleared the Air on Ex-UFC Champ’s Next Fight
Khabib's teammate drops a truth bomb hours after Dana White clears the air on an Israel Adesanya rematch. Read to find out more.
After Unloading on Gervonta Davis, Sean O’Malley Continues Boxing Tirade With Grim Promise for Davin Haney
Sean O'Malley continues to take jabs at Boxing champions and Davin Haney is under his radar. Read further to find out more.
After Replacing Joe Rogan and Creating History, Dana White Receives an Honest Confession From Laura Sanko
Dana White applauds Laura Sanko, a fan favorite after her stint at Sydney, and she responds with a heartfelt confession. Find out more.
“You Saved That Man’s Life…”: Sean Strickland’s Coach Leaks the Conversation Between Him and Israel Adesanya Following the Latter’s Brutal Loss at UFC 293
A post-match conversation between Israel Adesanya and Xtreme Couture's Eric Nicksick reveals the latter saved Sean Strickland at UFC 293.
“She’s Turned Sean to a Different Animal…”: Following His Humongous Win at UFC 293, Best Friend Reveals the Contribution of Sean Strickland’s Girlfriend on His Training
Chris Curtis opens up about how his friend Sean Strickland has been changed by one person and how it contributed to his UFC championship win.