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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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Reubyn Coutinho is a Senior Editor, Writer, and Content Quality Associate at EssentiallySports. Having earned his bachelor's degree in Mass Media with a specialization in Journalism from St.Xavier's College, Reubyn has interned with the sports desks at DNA and Times Now before joining EssentiallySports to further his passion for sports journalism. Reubyn has interviewed former UFC champions like 'Mighty Mouse' Demetrious Johnson and Miesha Tate. He has also had candid chats with the sport's rising stars like Marcus Almeida and Sage Northcutt. Before moving to the editorial division, Reubyn primarily covered UFC and was on the desk for events such as UFC 249, UFC 251, and Daniel Cormier's retirement bout at UFC 252. As someone proficient across the board, he has also written for the F1, NBA, Boxing, USS, and NFL divisions. Away from his professional pursuits, Reubyn, a cinephile, is a film critic and editor with Netflix Junkie and other websites.

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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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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 10: Joe Rogan introduces fighters during the UFC 269 ceremonial weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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Arman Khan is a UFC author for EssentiallySports. He began following combat sports when Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor competed in 'The Money Fight' in 2017. 'The Notorious' attracted Arman to the UFC, and he became an ardent fan of professional fighting as he could draw parallels with the action from his combat sports experience and break down techniques such as striking and striking defense lucidly for the casual fans. Besides writing MMA articles, Arman is a part of the organization's web stories team and is responsible for delivering engaging UFC and Boxing web stories. Arman is a black belt athlete who specializes in Shotokan Karate and has taken part in school, state, and national level tournaments and has won a State Gold and National Bronze. When he is not writing or preparing for tournaments, he binge watches combat-centric films or indulges himself in creative activities such as Photography or Filmmaking.

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Arman Khan

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Akshay Pallav is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He is passionate about MMA and is dedicated to producing high-quality content that is both informative and engaging for readers. Akshay has extensive experience covering the sport, including interviewing top stars like Marlon Moraes and Sage Northcutt. Akshay?s love for combat sports dates back to 2002 when he was watching televised proceedings of a global event. As a writer, Akshay has a unique ability to recreate the intensity of fights with his words. He believes in understanding the fighter's mindset before, during, and after the fight, and his deep understanding of the sport shines through in his writing. In addition to his work as a writer, Akshay is also a talented athlete. He has played multiple sports for his university, including basketball, volleyball, and track &amp; field. As a passionate soccer fan and Manchester United supporter, he understands the importance of being a dedicated fan while also maintaining a professional and unbiased approach to his writing.

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Rishabh Singh is an MMA author at EssentiallySports since 2020. An engineer in the making, his love for combat sports began by watching Anderson Silva light people up inside the Octagon. When he isn't busy in his technical pursuits, he is an avid reader with a love for sports in general and sporting history in particular. Rishabh is a curious individual who is often fascinated by most things under the sun.

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Paras Pande is a UFC author at EssentiallySports who is pursuing his graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication. An ardent follower of the UFC, he has been covering the sport for 2 years now. Before joining the team at EssentiallySports, Paras gained expertise as an MMA writer whilst working with Sportskeeda. Being a sports lover from a young age, Paras decided to combine his two interests of writing and sports. As he is a wrestling enthusiast, MMA was something that immediately attracted him. From Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, he follows everyone. However, Paras brazenly calls Stipe Miocic the UFC GOAT. Apart from writing, he is a voracious reader who loves the work of J. R. R. Tolkien.

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