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I am a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, and my passion for MMA and a deep understanding of its intricacies have allowed me to churn out more than 1000 articles. I have covered numerous UFC events and fighters, with the aim of bringing my readers closer to the action and the athletes they admire. I have developed a knack for providing analytical coverage of breaking stories from the world of MMA. Growing up, I loved sports and began watching combat sports in the late 2000s, with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor standing out as my favorite MMA fighters of all time. Apart from that, I am an avid soccer fan and a dedicated supporter of the Chelsea Football Club. Additionally, I have an affinity for professional wrestling and started my writing career covering WWE. You can reach out to me at-

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Himanga Mahanta

Not Paulo Costa or Vitor Belfort, Joe Rogan Makes a Surprising Revelation for
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UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez v Penn

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 15: Yair Rodriguez celebrates his victory over BJ Penn during the UFC Fight Night event at the at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 15, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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Varun Khanna

“He’s Absolutely Out of Control”- Despite Going Against “Very Tough” Alexander
Volkanovski, UFC HOFer Commends Yair Rodriguez Over Tremendous “Confidence”

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Carlos Hernandez vs. Denys Bondar at UFC Vegas 75

Krushna Pattnaik is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, with a deep passion for martial arts and storytelling. His extensive training in BJJ, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Muay Thai has given him a unique perspective on the sport of MMA, and his love for analyzing fights is evident in his exceptional writing. Krushna's personal experience in the ring has given him a deep understanding of the intricacies of a bout, and he brings this knowledge to his writing, providing readers with insightful and engaging content. He is a fan of grappling in MMA and has a keen eye for identifying technical nuances in fights. With a background in pharmaceuticals, Krushna also loves covering the sport from the USADA-angle, providing readers with in-depth analysis of the latest developments in drug testing and regulations in MMA. When he's not covering the latest happenings in UFC, Krushna can be found indulging in his other passions, including his love for music and books.

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Krushna Prasad Pattnaik

“That Ref Needs To Be Fired”: Questions Raised on Official As Gnarly Head Clash
Followed by Controversial Strikes at UFC Vegas 75 Force UFC Champ and Fans To
Bash Decision

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Brennan Ward

Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor?s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing. Mayur's article on Kamaru Usman's injury displays his dedication to providing comprehensive coverage of athletes from various perspectives. In addition to his love for combat sports, Mayur is also an avid marathon runner. His experience as a marathon runner has given him a deep appreciation for the connection between the mind and body, which he sees reflected in the sport of MMA. As a writer, Mayur's background in theatre also informs his approach to storytelling, allowing him to craft engaging and captivating articles that bring MMA to life for readers.

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Mayur Soni

MMA Fighter Encourages Millions to Come Forward as He Addresses 10 Years Long
Battle “To Get Clean”; Gets Positive Response From the Community

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene. He is a die-hard Manchester United supporter for over a decade. Himakshu loves to play soccer with his friends a few times a week and indulges in MMA training daily to stay fit. This has helped him gain the perspective of a participant in the sports world. He is a huge fan of the first UFC two-division champion 'The Notorious' Connor McGregor and Jon Jones. He respects and looks up to MMA athletes, as he believes the world of MMA is teeming with disciplinarians and athletes who devote their lives to achieving a god-like physique to compete at the highest level. Apart from sports, he loves to travel and cook. He likes to explore different cuisines on the road and creates his own version of the recipes.

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Himakshu Vyas

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Saw as Wonderboy Thompson vs. Kevin Holland Defies Expectations

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Belal Muhammad

Raj Sarkar is a UFC Sub-Group Head at EssentiallySports. Over the last four years, Raj has worked in several leading sports organizations. During this time, he has interviewed big names from the world of MMA and Boxing. His interviewees list includes ex-UFC stars Demetrious Johnson and Rory MacDonald, current UFC stars Andre Fialho and Drew Dober, ONE Championship star Ritu Phogat, PFL CEO Peter Murray, and popular ring girl turned boxer Carla Jade among others. With the wealth of experience he has in the field of combat sports, this Broadcast Journalism graduate is an expert in putting out content tailor-made for his reader base at ES. He is a big fan of strikers like Conor McGregor and Rodtang Jitmuangnon and appreciates devastating knockouts over other finishes. Raj hopes to attend and cover live UFC events. His biggest dream is to interview former UFC double champion Conor McGregor.

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