
Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. A versatile journalist, Himanga's repertoire stands strong with over 3000 articles covering live events, pre and post-fight developments, and writing perspective pieces. He is a reliable voice among the MMA fandom with a knack for breaking news and fight analysis, and his holistic coverage extends to the likes of Joe Rogan and his podcast guests. Like many, Himanga is a Conor McGregor fan, and his numerous pieces on the Irishman's career and life have been well-received by the community. With over a decade of following combat sports, there's nothing about MMA that wouldn't interest our veteran storyteller. When he is not creating content, Himanga likes to re-watch old MMA fights, and he'll make sure he never misses a game of his favorite soccer team, Chelsea.
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Another Twist Amid ESPN Contract Expiry as Dana White and UFC’s $1B Demand Gets Clear Message From Netflix CEO
As the ESPN deal is coming to an end, Dana White and Co. received a hint as to what Netflix thinks about acquiring UFC's broadcast rights.

“3 Wrestlers Had Died”- Chael Sonnen Questions NCAA’s Intentions for 1997 Controversy With Weight Cuts
MMA legend Chael Sonnen recalls the year when three NCAA wrestlers passed away during an active season due to weight cuts.

Team Khabib Admits Islam Makhachev Risks “Killing Brain Cells” Thanks to Shocking Habit
Team Khabib's head coach makes surprising revelation about one of Islam Makhachev's training methods that he doesn't approve of.

Team Israel Adesanya Opens Up on Alexander Volkanovski Changing UFC Star’s Mind on Comeback
Israel Adesanya's team reveals Alexander Volkanovski possibly changing former 2-time middleweight champ's mind about his UFC return.

UFC Kansas: Ian Garry vs. Carlos Prates Prediction, Stats, and Fight Breakdown
Here's a prediction and analysis of the main event bout at UFC Kansas between welterweight duo Ian Garry and Carlos Prates.

“He Died by the Sword” – Team Khabib’s Head Coach Shares Difficult Truth About Michael Chandler’s Setback Against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314
Team Khabib's head coach made an honest evaluation of Michael Chandler's performance against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314.

Bo Nickal Admits Only Way to Matchup With Khamzat Chimaev for a UFC Title Fight
UFC prospect Bo Nickal gives his take on the possible timeline of him potentially butting heads against Khamzat Chimaev

After Khabib’s Final Decision, Belal Muhammad Confirms Stance on Fighting Islam Makhachev
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad opens up on speculations surrouding a potential fight against his teammate Islam Makhachev.

Team Khabib Head Coach Defies Narrative on Dana White Giving Paddy Pimblett ‘Easy Route’ to a UFC Title
Team Khabib addresses the claims about Dana White setting up an easier ladder to the top for lightweight star Paddy Pimblett.

Conor McGregor Blesses Couple Fighting Brain Cancer With a 5-Figure Wedding Gift
Former UFC double champion Conor McGregor has reportedly made a considerable donation to a couple battling a life-threatening illness.

Dana White Reveals Vince McMahon’s Role in Tanking NBC Deal That Would Have ‘Killed’ UFC
Dana White makes major revelation about Vince McMahon who helped him avoid a deal that could have proven detrimental to the UFC.

“Owes Them Nothing” – Fans Side With Imprisoned Ex-UFC Champ as Cain Velasquez Faces Million Dollar Demands From ‘Victims’
Fans shared their reactions after a new update surfaced about former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez's continued legal issues.
