Krushna Pattnaik is a Senior UFC writer at EssentiallySports, with a deep passion for mixed martial arts and storytelling, as reflected in over 2000+ articles penned under his name. He comes with insider knowledge owing to his extensive training in BJJ, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Muay Thai. Coupled with his journalistic flair, Krushna's expert takes and unique perspectives are in a league of their own. His coverage is extensive - ranging from real time reports on live events to Joe Rogan's podcast summaries and Conor McGregor's business ventures, the last of which received a mention from 'The Notorious' himself. With a background in Pharmaceuticals, it is no surprise that Krushna is fond of talking about the latest developments in drug testing and regulations, and USADA, to name a few. He is a trusted source for UFC enthusiasts offering in-depth analysis, expert insights, and engaging content.
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ONE Championship Launches ‘ONE Fight Arena’ Mobile Game Ft. Demetrious Johnson, Rodtang, Haggerty & More
ONE Championship has launched a brand new turn-based mobile game featuring Demetrious Johnson, Stamp Fairtex, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, and more.
MMA News Roundup – Khabib Helps Out Patrice Evra for PFL Fight; Chael Sonnen Gives BMF Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier an Advice; UFC Rankings Update After Kansas City Fight Night
Join us for a new episode of EssentiallySports' MMA News Roundup featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov, Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, and others.
Dustin Poirier Landed in Trouble With Dana White and Hunter Campbell as Chael Sonnen Exposes BMF Fight’s Secret
Daniel Cormier reveals Dustin Poirier's troubles with Hunter Campbell and Dana White after Chael Sonnen announed his next fight months ago.
Dana White’s Haunting Memory With $4.45B Airlines Returns As Khabib Nurmagomedov Puts UFC CEO on Alert
What made Khabib Nurmagomedov drag the UFC head honcho Dana White back to the humiliation with Frontier Airline? Let's find out!
Georges St-Pierre Raises Issues Over Jon Jones’ UFC Return As Tom Aspinall Offered Major “Distraction”
After facing nothing but disappointment from Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall receives some admirable advice from the legendary Georges St-Pierre.
After Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira’s Rejection, Arman Tsarukyan Looks Outside UFC for Next Fight
What has Arman Tsarukyan planned for his next step in the fighting realm after facing rejection from Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira?
Angry Khabib Nurmagomedov Triggered by Restaurant Staff’s Bad Behaviour as Manager Gets Confronted by UFC Legend
Why did Khabib Nurmagomedov confront the manager of a Belgian restaurant? Come join us and find out everything there is to know about it.
MMA News Roundup: Cory Sandhagen’s Special Move Against Deiveson Figueiredo Before UFC Des Moines; Paul Pogba Joins Patrice Evra for MMA Debut; John Wick Invitational Goes Viral
Join us for a brand new episiode of EssentiallySports' MMA News Roundup featuring Cory Sandhagen, Patrice Evra, and even John Wick.
Concerns Mount on Kamaru Usman’s Knee Injury 47 Days Before Joaquin Buckley Fight at UFC Atlanta
What does the concerned fighting community have to say about Kamaru Usman's trouble with his knees before his fight against Joaquin Buckley?
Dana White Takes Loss With $2.2M Gate As UFC Kansas City Earnings Compared With Non-Apex Fight Nights
Dana White faces a humongous headache with the gate revenue for UFC Kansas City, as a MMA reporter reveals the gate from other UFC events.
Corey Sandhagen Adds a Twist to UFC 316 As Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley Put on Alert
What did Cory Sandhagen have to say about getting a shot at the bantamweight title and alerting Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley?
“Truth Hurts… Terrible”- Anthony Smith Divides Fans as Flipping the Bird at UFC Kansas City Goes Wrong
UFC veteran Anthony Smith did not impress anyone with his antics after the loss in his retirement bout. Here's the bittersweet reactions.
