
Suryakant Das is a senior UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His fascination with combat sports was sparked by gleeful moments he shared with his father watching wrestling. With over 2500 articles under his name, Surya closely follows the sport and keeps tabs on behind-the-scenes action. He specializes in the coverage of live events, providing real-time updates from PPVs and Fight Nights, from the action in the cage to the post-event press conferences. His coverage received further accolades when popular MMA media figure Nina Marie Daniele shared one of his pieces on her Instagram stories. Suryakant's work has also found mentions in MMA podcasts like that of Michael Bisping's 'Believe You Me.' His coverage of the viral knockout of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296 was also an instant hit among his readers. When Surya is not churning out articles, you'll find him in the gym carving his body for a professional career as a bodybuilder.
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Laura Sanko faces Aljamain Sterling’s sharp criticism during UFC Kansas City, as the event takes a controversial turn.

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Stay updated with the latest news about Dana White, Kamaru Usman, Chael Sonnen, Laura Sanko, Joaquin Buckley and much more.

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Shara Magomedov’s manager raises alarms as Dana White gets a 91-day notice for the fighter’s anticipated UFC return. Get the latest scoop.

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Discover the walkout songs that set the stage at UFC Kansas City for Ian Garry, Carlos Prates, Anthony Smith, and others on the card.

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Dustin Poirier vows to leave it all in the Octagon for his last fight at UFC 318, while Max Holloway makes his intentions crystal clear.

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Jon Jones gets playfully mocked by Tom Aspinall, who brings Mark Zuckerberg into the mix as UFC fight rumors take a dramatic turn.

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UFC fighter hit with 20% pay cut by Dana White hours before Kansas City card after unusual violation of missing. Get the latest scoop.

Polyana Viana Sets the UFC World Ablaze as Weigh-In Video of Brazilian Star Goes Viral Before UFC Kansas City
Ahead of UFC Kansas City, Polyana Viana’s viral weigh-in video sets social media ablaze, showcasing her fierce confidence.

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