
Krushna Pattnaik is a Senior UFC writer at EssentiallySports, with a deep passion for mixed martial arts and storytelling, as reflected in over 2000+ articles penned under his name. He comes with insider knowledge owing to his extensive training in BJJ, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Muay Thai. Coupled with his journalistic flair, Krushna's expert takes and unique perspectives are in a league of their own. His coverage is extensive - ranging from real time reports on live events to Joe Rogan's podcast summaries and Conor McGregor's business ventures, the last of which received a mention from 'The Notorious' himself. With a background in Pharmaceuticals, it is no surprise that Krushna is fond of talking about the latest developments in drug testing and regulations, and USADA, to name a few. He is a trusted source for UFC enthusiasts offering in-depth analysis, expert insights, and engaging content.
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Real Issue With Khabib and Islam Makhachev’s Camp Revealed as Daniel Cormier Drops Bad News for Ilia Topuria
Daniel Cormier weighs in on why Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want his protege, Islam Makhachev, to take on the fight against Ilia Topuria.

“Try to Ruin My Life”- Logan Paul’s Admission Gets Dillon Danis’ Strong Retaliation After Nina Agdal Controversy
Come see what Dillon Danis had to say to his former opponent, Logan Paul, after the Paul brothers lashed out at "El Jefe' on their TV show.

Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing as Emotional Carlos Prates Accepts Terminal Cancer Patient’s Unusual Promise Before UFC Kansas City
What did the fighting community have to say about Carlos Prates promising to meet a fan with terminal cancer at UFC Kansas City?

Khabib Nurmagomedov Brings Back Conor McGregor’s Trauma as Joe Rogan Confirms UFC Star’s Retirement
What did Khabib Nurmagomedov quote while trying to take a subtle jibe at his former opponent Conor McGregor, 7 years after their UFC fight?

Dana White Blatantly Defies Khabib’s Wish as Joe Rogan Informs About Islam Makhachev’s 3-Week Notice for Next UFC Fight
Why was Ilia Topuria so confident about the rumored matchup between Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad, even though they are friends?

“McGregor Destroyed His Career”- Father of 3, Michael Chandler Gets UFC Star’s Sympathy After Conor McGregor’s Betrayal
Former UFC lightweight title challenger put the entire blame for Michael Chandler's fall on Conor McGregor after 'Iron's UFC 314 defeat.

Why Jon Jones Hasn’t Reached Mike Tyson Level Stardom Explained Clearly by Chael Sonnen
Why did Chael Sonnen claim that Jon Jones wasn't on the same level as that of Mike Tyson, even though the two have similar fear factors?

Alexander Volkanovski Makes Moves as Islam Makhachev & Jon Jones Alerted by Rival After UFC P4P Rankings Update
Alexander Volkanovski puts Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev on high alert after becoming the 2-time featherweight champion due to P4P status.

Insider Reveals Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje’s Fight Update as Paddy Pimblett’s Demand Gets Backing
As Paddy Pimblett continues to rise, UFC insider keeps pushing for him to take on Conor McGregor, or Justin Gaethje for his next fight.

After Career Career-Ending Verdict, Team Alexander Volkanovski Drags Chael Sonnen’s Controversial Statement After Breaking Drake and UFC’s Curse
Alexander Volkanovski's coach drags in Chael Sonnen for stanging against the Australian featherweight champion prior to his UFC 314 fight.

Fans Rejoice as Dominick Reyes Sharing Pregnancy News Despite Huge Snub From Dana White at UFC 314
The fighting community reacts to Dominick Reyes' announcement about his fatherhood, just a day after his big win at UFC 314.

‘Anything but ESPN’- Pressure Mounts on Dana White to Sign $422B Partner After Chairman Breaks Silence on UFC TV Deal
Fans react ESPN's chairman declared that his team wasn't 'hyper-focused' with the negotiating window with Dana White's UFC coming to a close.
