Denzel Joyson, Author at EssentiallySports

Denzel Joyson

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Denzel Joyson is a primary editor in the UFC division at EssentiallySports. Denzel has over two years of experience on the journalism front, during which he has trained several reporters, journalists and editors, all the while leading the setting up of a multimedia breaking news team as their lead editor. His decade-long love for UFC and MMA sparked from watching friends who tried to break out a few moves here and there. He was hooked to the sport after watching McGregor vs. Diaz 2 and took a special interest Conor McGregor's fluid movement inside the Octagon. He completed his bachelor's degree in journalism, and his master's in English literature with Sports Psychology on the side. Denzel can never get enough of listening to fighters talking about their mindset - how do they prepare to fight, what goes on in their minds in the heat of battle? It's those introspective stories with a deeper personal connect that he wishes to bring to the growing readership at EssentiallySports.

Articles By Author

Articles By Author

Floyd Mayweather’s Undefeated Record Turned Into a Joke With Bizarre UFC Comparison

Glover Teixeira likens Alex Pereira to Floyd Mayweather but do the numbers and styles really match? Here's what records are saying.

Evander Holyfield Never Forgot What Mike Tyson Said in Sparring—And Made Him Eat His Words 13 Years Later

Evander Holyfield recalled sparring a young Mike Tyson and offers insight into the infamous ear-biting incident years later.

Caleb Plant Dodged a Knife and a Lawsuit and Fans Think MMA Missed Out

A video of a young Caleb Plant fending off a knife-wielding man resurfaced online sparking fan reactions over his composure and instincts.

Chris Eubank Jr. Drags Connor Benn’s Father Through the Mud After £100,000 Egg Fiasco

Chris Eubank Jr. reacts to his £100,000 fine for egging Connor Benn and reignites a generational boxing feud.

Despite Suspected Mental Health Concerns UFC Veteran BJ Penn Addresses Issues With One Statement

BJ Penn’s unsettling social media posts have sparked concern among fans, but his cryptic response has only made the situation more alarming.

Nina Marie Daniele Has One Special Request for Dana White After UFC CEO’s Forbes Magazine Cover Appearance

Nina Marie Daniele lands in Miami for UFC 314 with a copy of Forbes and a request that Dana White cannot ignore.

Jon Jones’ Role in Chael Sonnen’s Rare Awkward Moment with 50 Cent Revealed as UFC Legend Faces Embarrassment

Jon Jones, 50 Cent, and Chael Sonnen in one photo led to two awkward moments and endless embarrassment. Here's the full story.

Mike Tyson Dragged Into Jon Jones-Tom Aspinall Beef by Ex-UFC Star

Ex-UFC star compares Jon Jones' potential comeback to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, sparking intense debates and discussions.

“Just Got Out of Jail” – UFC Veteran Confirms $10,000 Paycheck as Michael Bisping & Al Iaquinta Left Stunned

Bailed out, flown to Japan and paid $10,000, an ex-UFC champion's wild PRIDE debut story left Michael Bisping and Al Iaquinta stunned.

Daniel Cormier Calls Out Big ‘Issue’ at UFC Flyweight Dana White Needs to Address After Brandon Moreno’s Win

Daniel Cormier warns the UFC about a looming flyweight crisis after Brandon Moreno's win, questioning the division's stagnation.

UFC Rival Claims He’s Cracked the Code That Even Khabib Missed Against Merab Dvalishvili

Cory Sandhagen believes he’s found the key to beating Merab Dvalishvili—something even Khabib missed. Can his strategy break 'The Machine'?

UFC Icon Joe Rogan Opens Up on American Sports Beyond MMA

Joe Rogan breaks down why MMA stands apart from traditional sports, explaining why UFC fighters are a different breed.