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Dushyant Patni is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing over eight years of diverse writing experience and a Master’s in English Literature to the fight game. For the past two years, he has been a key figure at the ES Fight Night Desk, covering live MMA action with a sharp eye for subtle in-round details that often escape casual viewers. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, Dushyant’s passion spans boxing, Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy, PRIDE FC’s golden era, and modern-day UFC. This unique blend of old-school fight culture and contemporary analysis enables him to connect with both hardcore MMA purists and new-generation fans. His journalistic depth was recognized when his breakdown of Conor McGregor’s ‘Sweet Love’ venture earned a public nod from The Notorious himself. Before joining EssentiallySports, Dushyant built a versatile content portfolio, writing for pop culture platforms, authoring educational books for children, crafting audience-driven web content for major clients, and even working as a teacher. This multifaceted background fuels his narrative-driven fight coverage, where every match is not just a contest, but a story worth telling.

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Sean O’Malley Calls Out UFC Politics Behind Dana White’s Title Snub for Lerone Murphy

Sean O'Malley gives his take on why Lerone Murphy found himself sidelined by Dana White for a shot at the featherweight crown!

Jon Jones Pushes Back on Nate Diaz’s “Gangster” Label With Honest Take on Russian TUF Brawl

Nate Diaz finds support from Jon Jones as the former UFC champion opens up about his 'gangster' persona and the Russian TUF incident!

Paddy Pimblett Needs Only One Thing From Conor McGregor Blueprint to Beat Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett needs to grab just one item from Conor McGregor's arsenal to come out on top against Justin Gaethje in their UFC 324 clash!

Khabib Nurmagomedov Takes Subtle Jab at Conor McGregor as Mike Tyson Gets Pulled Into Old Rivalry

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's long-standing feud pops off again but this time Mike Tyson also got caught in the cross-fire!

Khamzat Chimaev Receives $50,000 Challenge to Abandon His Professional MMA Identity

Khamzat Chimaev receives a bold challenge from another UFC star to switch up his fighting style inside the Octagon for $50,000!

Justin Gaethje Rejects Arman Tsarukyan’s Aid for Paddy Pimblett Fight Over One Reason

Justin Gaethje turns down Arman Tsarukyan's offer to help him train for the Paddy Pimblett clash due to one key factor!

Francis Ngannou Gives Final Verdict on UFC Return Amid Refusal to Entertain Dana White’s Assault Allegations

Francis Ngannou chooses to maintain his silence amid Dana White's allegations as he reveals his thoughts on a possible UFC return!

Conor McGregor Goes Against TKO COO After Receiving Bad News for UFC White House

Conor McGregor isn't letting TKO COO's recent comments stop him from dropping a massive claim about the UFC White House card!

Dana White’s First Zuffa Boxing Event Amid Ali Revival Act Bid: Date, Time, Venue, and More

Here's a look at all we know about Zuffa Boxing's debut in 2026 as details emerge about Dana White's foray into the boxing world!

Joe Rogan Reveals Only Way to Beat Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev

What will it take to end Khamzat Chimaev's reign of terror inside the Octagon? Joe Rogan thinks there's just one way to do it!

Maycee Barber Slams “Terrible” Referee for Ignoring Illegal Moves That Nearly Cost Her UFC 323 Win

Maycee Barber comes out with a scathing critique of the official in charge of her UFC 323 fight with Karine Silva!

TKO COO Announces Bad News for UFC White House Event

Fans might need to deal with a little heartbreak as TKO COO has revealed one crucial detail about the UFC White House event!
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