combat sports writer
Proma Chatterjee is a combat sports writer at EssentiallySports, covering the latest developments across MMA, boxing, and submission grappling. Recruited through the ES Journalistic Enrolment and Training Program, she brings a year of sports reporting experience and a sharp eye for extracting meaningful insights from post-fight interviews, weigh-ins, and media scrums. Her coverage blends fight analysis with narrative-driven angles that give fans a deeper understanding of athletes, styles, and rivalries.
Beyond journalism, Proma is a national-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and aspiring MMA fighter. Her firsthand experience in combat sports informs her writing, allowing her to break down techniques, mindset, and preparation with authenticity. The discipline and resilience developed on the mats translate seamlessly into her newsroom work.
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Max Holloway's philantrophic gesture alongside UFC Boss Dana White towards the Hawaiian fire victims resurfaces before UFC 326.
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Conor McGregor’s CSAD tests fuel White House card buzz as a UFC champ explains why he must headline, if a title is on the line.
Khamzat Chimaev Knocks Down UFC LHW Title Contender in Hard Sparring Ahead of Potential Move
New training clips of Khamzat Chimaev sparring light heavyweights reignite debate over his possible jump to 205.
UFC 327 Main Event Reportedly Leaked By Czech Site Ahead of Dana White’s Announcement
Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg appears set for UFC 327 after official odds surface on a Czech betting platform.
Khamzat Chimaev Warned to “Stay in His Lane” by Top Light Heavyweight Star Amid 205 Rumors
Carlos Ulberg warns Khamzat Chimaev over a 205 lbs move as Alex Pereira’s future clouds the light heavyweight title picture.
Ex-UFC Champ Calls Out Dana White’s Hidden Motive Behind $15M Conor Benn Move
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UFC Fighter Faces Serious Injury Concern After UFC Houston Suspension
Alden Coria’s UFC Houston hand injury intensifies concerns over 4-ounce gloves and persistent hand fractures in MMA.
Robert Whittaker Worries This UFC 326 Main-Eventer Is “Gonna Get Hurt”
Robert Whittaker warns Charles Oliveira of Max Holloway’s striking danger ahead of UFC 326 title showdown.
Carlos Prates Breaks Silence on Conor McGregor Fight Rumoured for White House
Carlos Prates dismisses McGregor rumors, targets Jack Della Maddalena, and looks ahead after his UFC 322 knockout win.
UFC Rankings Update: Sean Strickland Faces Upset Alongside Mexico Main Eventer
Sean Strickland’s ranking standstill leads UFC update as heavyweight reshuffle and new entries shake divisions ahead of Mexico Fight Night.
