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Kanishk Thakur is a senior UFC writer at EssentiallySports with over 2500 articles. A seasoned writer with about 5 years of professional writing experience, he has expertly covered the heated rivalries in the fight game and delivered meticulous reports of athlete payouts here at ES. Additionally, he also unravels stories that occur outside the cage, in fighters' lives. Conor McGregor even shouted out Kanishk's spread on Forged Irish stout on his socials. When he's not drafting his next piece for his readers, you can find him hunched over a book.

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Mike Tyson, Tom Brady, Denzel Washington, and Other Celebs Predict Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford

Read to find out predictions from celebrities, including Mike Tyson, Tom Brady, Denzel Washington, and others, for the Canelo-Crawford fight.

What Flag Does Travis Kent Crawford Carry? Nationality, Ethnicity, and Religion

Read this article to find out about Travis Kent Crawford's background, before he steps in to fight Mohamed Alakel on the Canelo-Crawford card

What Flag Does Christian Mbilli Carry? Nationality, Ethnicity, and Religion

Read this article to find out how Christian Mbilli's home countries shaped his journey into becoming one of the bext boxers in the world.

Terence Crawford’s $360K Car Collection: All About ‘Bud’s Lavish Lifestyle and Garage

Read this article to find more about Terence Crawford's car collection and where else he likes to splurge his money.

Has Terence Crawford Ever Lost? Amateur Record Reveals 10+ Defeats Before Undefeated Pro Reign

Read this article for an in-depth breakdown of the 10+ losses Terence Crawford has suffered in his amateur career.

Who Are The Fighting Nerds? Inside UFC’s Only Data-Driven Team

Read this article to find out more about The Fighting Nerds team led by Caio Borralho who have taken the MMA world by storm.

Benoit Saint-Denis’ Tattoos: Meanings Behind the UFC Star’s Ink

Read this article to find out about the interesting tattoos UFC lightweight star Benoit Saint-Denis has on his body.

Is Sharaputdin Magomedov Related to Khabib Nurmagomedov? Was He Kicked Out of Abdulmanap’s Gym?

Everything we know about Sharaputdin Magomedov and his relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov, as both hail from the land of Dagestan.

What Happened to Khalil Rountree Jr’s Father? Parents, Family & More

In this article we take a look at Khalil Rountree Jr.'s father, Roderick Rountree, who was murdered when Khalil was just two-years-old.

Jamahal Hill Injury Update: Why Did He Vacate His UFC Light Heavyweight Title?

Ahead of his UFC Baku fight against Khalil Rountree Jr., we take a look at the injury that nearly derailed Jamahal Hill's career.

What Do Jamahal Hill’s Tattoos Mean? Alleged Gang Connection & More

Ahead of his UFC Baku clash against Khalil Rountree, we take a look at Jamahal Hill's tattoos and the alleged gang connection.

What Do Sean O’Malley’s Tattoos Mean? Face, Chest, Arm Inks & More

As Sean O'Malley gears up for his second title defense at UFC 306, let's take a look at his many tattoos and their meanings and significance.
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