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Krushna Prasad Pattnaik
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In the three years since joining the UFC division of EssentiallySports, Krushna Pattnaik has effortlessly juggled prediction pieces, live event assignments, and beat reports. He is now a Senior Columnist in the division, with skills polished in the in-house Journalistic Excellence Program. Krushna also had a brief stint on the ES YouTube team before resuming MMA reporting. He brings five years of Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Taekwondo training into his breakdown of complex fight sequences. He also has a background in medicine, which makes him a trusted voice in covering injury reports, medical suspensions, and anti-doping news.

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Dana White & Co. Add 3 Blockbuster Fights to UFC Shanghai: Walker vs. Zhang

Dana White lifts the excitement regarding UFC Shanghai: Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang by adding three more fights to the card.

UFC Insider Ropes In Team Khabib to Make Sense of Khamzat Chimaev Retirement Reports

UFC veteran gives the example of Khabib Nurmagomedov's entire team to try and justify the rumors of Khamzat Chimaev retiring after UFC 319.

Tom Aspinall Makes Candid Confession in Military Test as Fans Can’t Stop Watching

The fighting community is left flabbergasted as the heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, showcases his physical fitness in military training.

Ben Askren Makes 30-Day Prayer Pact Public as Wife’s Plea Lifts Spirits Amid Health Recovery

Ben Askren shares his friend's singing skills as his wife shows gratitude to a group offering prayers for 30 days straight for his recovery.

Megan Olivi Welcomes Newborn Son Vito as UFC Stars Shower Her With Love

UFC stars don't waste a single moment to congratulate Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez, as the duo welcome their first child into the world.

Conor McGregor Confronts Mike Perry After Firing Him for Jake Paul Loss, Signs Yoel Romero to BKFC

Conor McGregor announces the date for Mike Perry's next fight in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship as the duo confront each other.

Jake Paul Sends Powerful Gesture After Ben Askren ‘Dies 4 Times’ in Scary Health Battle

After Ben Askren relieves the fighting community with an important health update, Jake Paul expresses his feelings through an X post.

MMA News Roundup- Randy Couture Health Update, Dana White Handed December UFC Fight Request; Khabib’s Entire Team Challenged

Let's dive into the new episode of MMA News Roundup featuring news on Randy Couture's health, Dana White's announcement, and more.

Impressing Dana White With $600,000 Performance, Max Holloway Gets Real About UFC Fight at the White House

Max Holloway reveals his honest opinion on the betting odds for UFC White House and asks for special privileges as performance bonuses.

Amy Askren Reacts as Ben Askren Reveals 50-Lb Weight Loss in Near-Death Lung Transplant Ordeal

Amy Askren breaks her silence while Ben Askren gives a health update as he overcomes his near-death condition and loses 50 pounds in 45 days.

48M UFC Fans Destroy Charles Oliveira as Girlfriend Steps In After Ilia Topuria KO Loss

Charles Oliveira reveals the kind of support he received from his long-time girlfriend as he lost the battle against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317.

Morgan Charriere Tattoo: Meaning Behind Chest, Back & Other Inks of UFC Fighter

Join us as we find out everything there is to know about the stories behind the French featherweight contender, Morgan Charriere's tattoos.
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