
Jyotsna Rai
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Jyotsna Rai is a combat editor at EssentiallySports. She brings a solid 5-year track record in editing to her desk at ES. This seasoned veteran now combines her professional experience with her interest in all things combat sports. Be it a viral knockout in a PPV headliner or the latest hot take from Joe Rogan, Jyotsna wants to be the first to take it to the readers at ES. Her coverage of the Belal Muhammad-Jack Della Maddalena UFC 315 rivalry and a report on the late Georgia O’Connor’s battle with cancer were all well-received by readers.
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Fighters Pay Controversy Continues as Dana White’s Refusal to Pay $1,000,000 to Demetrious Johnson Revealed by Ex-UFC Champ
Demetrious Johnson’s revelations about denied superfight pay and PPV points reignite UFC’s fighter pay debate. Find out who will be affecte

Jeremy Renner Reveals the Truth Behind “Brain Damage” as Joe Rogan Goes “Oh My God” Over Tragic Injuries
Jeremy Renner’s brutal story of surviving a snowplow accident stunned Joe Rogan into silence, and about brain damage, it's crazy!

Bad News for Islam Makhachev as Dana White’s Plans for Ilia Topuria to Save UFC 317 Gets Veteran’s Grim Verdict
Chael Sonnen calls out Islam Makhachev for dodging Ilia Topuria while Dana White eyes Topuria as headliner. Will Islam step up or stall out?

Chael Sonnen Calls Out Eddie Hearn Over ‘MMA in Recession’ Claim
Ariel Helwani and Eddie Hearn stirred the pot by claiming “MMA is in a recession,” but Chael Sonnen demystifed the “wildly dishonest” claims

Deep Regret for Magomed Ankalaev’s Ex-Rival as Alex Pereira Swallows Tough Truth After UFC 313
Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC 313 title win over Alex Pereira was a warning for the ex-champion. Johnny Walker and Khalil Rountree Jr. explain why.

Dricus Du Plessis Breaks Silence After Dana White Personally Confirms Khamzat Chimaev UFC Fight
Dana White confirms Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev is on. UFC 319 looms. Is this the fight that defines a legacy—or shatters one?

Attempt to Shame Conor McGregor’s Sister Erin Goes in Vain as Fight Against Critics for Autistic Child Continues
When Erin McGregor defended her autistic son's sensory room, the internet did what it does best-judge. This piece looks beyond the headlines.

“Even the Bull Is Mad About No International Fight Week News” – Dana White Left Red Faced as UFC CEO Ignores Fans’ Demand
UFC fans are frustrated with Dana White’s bull obsession, demanding fight announcements for UFC 317 and International Fight Week.

“Crying Like a Baby”- Ian Machado Garry Gets Humiliated as Sean Brady Slashes UFC 315 Plans
Ian Machado Garry faces scrutiny from Sean Brady ahead of UFC Kansas City. Find out if he is media hype or real merit?

“Really Tiny”- Zhang Weili Gets Her UFC Future Verdict on Valentina Shevchenko Fight
Zhang Weili eyes a superfight with Valentina Shevchenko as Erin Blanchfield casts doubt on her chances at flyweight. Find out why.

Dana White’s Nightmare to Come True as Khamzat Chimaev & Movsar Evloev Eye UFC Gold
Undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev has fueled the “Dana White’s Nightmare” meme amid rising Russian dominance. What does this mean for the UFC?

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