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UFC Fight Night: Chiesa v Lee

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 25:  Kevin Lee celebrates after his submission victory over Michael Chiesa in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 25, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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“What Even Happened With Eagle FC”- Kevin Lee’s Return to the UFC Leaves Fans
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Afnan Chougle is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Besides writing, this Media graduate is an integral part of the digital web stories team for combat sports. Before joining EssentiallySports, Afnan gained valuable experience as an intern at Jiostudios Production House. He uses his experience and passion to further his professional career and provide unique insight into all things UFC and combat sports. A Khabib Nurmagomedov fan, Afnan, has religiously followed MMA ever since UFC 229. Other than 'The Eagle' he adores Muhammad Ali. Furthermore, he is a fan of Joe Rogan and seldom misses an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan enjoys catching Hotboxin' episodes, honing his skills as an amateur actor and loves going on occasional treks.

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WATCH: UFC Star Subdues Attacker With Baseball Bat to Save His Mum: “He Tried to
Attack My Family”

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Deepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight business brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds. Now, a hardcore fan of names like Petr Yan, Charles Oliveira, and Tony Ferguson, he just can't even miss a single fight. This has helped him develop a passionate understanding of the sport that he hopes to translate into his work. When not working, he likes to hang out with his squad.

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“Someone Tag @elonmusk …” – UFC World Reacts as Claudio Puelles Pulls Off
Another Knee-Bar at UFC Vegas 52

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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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UFC Vegas 44: Clay Guida vs. Leonardo Santos: Prediction and Analyses

MMA: UFC Fight Night-Stockholm- Ray vs Santos

Jun 1, 2019; Stockholm, Sweden; Leonardo Santos (blue glove) attended to by medical staff durning the fight against Stevie Ray (red gloves) at Ericsson Globe. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

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Shantanu Mayenkar is a highly accomplished Combat Sports Journalist and proficient Content Manager at EssentiallySports, renowned for his remarkable ability to drive millions of pageviews. With over three years of experience, he consistently delivers captivating combat sports coverage that resonates with the US audience.

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“No F*N Way This is Accidental” – Former WWE Star Not Happy With UFC Fighter’s
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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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