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Aakrit Sharma is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Aakrit brings five years of experience with over 3,500 published articles to his desk at ES. This gaming nerd turned Sopranos fan got hooked on MMA after watching UFC 229. No, it was not the Conor-Khabib feud, but the Tony Ferguson-Anthony Pettis fight that found the fan in him. In his spare time, Aakrit laces up his gloves and spars or test his skills on the mat. When he's not hunched over his desk crafting his next story, you can find him bobbing his head to The Beatles, Martin Garrix and everything in between.
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Dana White Increases UFC Ticket Prices as MMA Veteran Drops 2 Solutions to Justify the Hike
As fans call out Dana White for ever-increasing ticket prices, a former UFC fighter came up with two unique solutions to justify the hike.
2 weeks ago

Sharing Same Gym With Gisele Bündchen, Ivanka Trump’s Jiu-Jitsu Training Takes the Internet by Storm
Ivanka Trump has received a flurry of reactions from internet users worldwide by revealing she goes to the same BJJ gym as Gisele Bündchen.
2 weeks ago

Paulo Costa’s “Secret Juice” Deemed Ineffective as Fans Speculate Career Decline Ahead of UFC 317
Fans speculate what happened to Paulo Costa who was once an undeniable UFC middleweight contender thanks to his "Secret Juice".
2 weeks ago

“I Was in So Much Pain”: One Eye Lost, Michael Bisping Discloses Other Life-Threatening Injuries Suffered While Chasing Greatness
If you thought Michael Bisping's primary struggle in the UFC was his lost eye, his other life-threatening injuries might shock you.
2 weeks ago

Fans Call Out UFC’s “Propaganda” After Dana White Spends $30M on Expansion Project
Dana White has spent $30 million on an expansion project for the UFC, but fans can't think of it's publicity as more than propaganda.
2 weeks ago

“He Ain’t Ever Coming Back”- Conor McGregor’s Demands to Dana White Ridiculed by Fans With Cold Verdict
Despite him being the most popular mixed martial artist ever, it seems like the UFC community has moved on from Conor McGregor for good.
2 weeks ago

UFC Noche Beats NFL, College Football, and Others to Grab 2 Sports Emmy Awards
After spending over $20 million dollars on it, the UFC has finally reaped the benefits of UFC 306 at the 2025 Sports Emmy Awards.
2 weeks ago

Refusing to Let His Dream Die, Jose Aldo Reveals Truth Behind Not Fighting Guys Like Dominick Cruz
Jose Aldo has a gripping reason for not taking easy but more marketable fights against the likes of Dominick Cruz in his second UFC run.
2 weeks ago

Justin Gaethje “Not Thrilled” With Dana White & UFC After Promise Broken for Charles Oliveira, Claims Insider
Justin Gaethje is at a crossroads again as his UFC lightweight title shot is uncertain with Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira official.
2 weeks ago

Aiemann Zahabi Declared “Not Top 10 Worthy” as Moment of Glory Tarnished by Jose Aldo Fans
Aiemann Zahabi might be hoping to break into the top 10 of the UFC bantamweight division after beating Jose Aldo, but fans think differently.
2 weeks ago

Bad News for Alex Pereira as Dana White’s Dilemma Over Magomed Ankalaev’s Next Fight Gets Solved
CEO Dana White might overlook Alex Pereira for a title rematch against LHW champion Magomed Ankalaev following this UFC veteran's suggestion.
2 weeks ago

Risking Brain Damage, Mike Perry’s Violent Promotion Gets UFC Legend’s Backing
Ahead of DBX2 in June, part-owner ex-UFC star Mike Perry has shared what he expects from his fighters, and it's not avoiding brain damage.
2 weeks ago

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