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Vulligundam Ruthwik

Vullingundam Ruthwik is a combat sports writer at EssentiallySports who brings a fact-based and eagle-eyed approach to his coverage of UFC and WWE events. He is a graduate of Journalism from a premier university. Ruthwik's passion for sports writing shines through in his coverage of live UFC events, including 283 and 281. With his insightful analysis and dedication to providing accurate reporting, he has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of combat sports. After a stint as a UFC writer, he switched divisions to WWE. His coverage of the crossover phenomenon Brock Lesnar was particularly noteworthy, showcasing his ability to provide unique perspectives on some of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Even in his free time, Ruthwik remains immersed in the world of sports and content creation, always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with fans

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Kids: How Many Children Does He Have?

As Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to corner his teammates, let's take a look at his personal life, especially the details of his children.

Days After the Merger, UFC Fighter Israel Adesanya Seemingly Pays Tribute to WWE Legend Triple H During His Fight With Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya imitates Triple H during his UFC 287 middleweight championship fight against Alex Pereira, right after the WWE-UFC merger.

Logan Paul Earns Respect From Wrestling’s Toughest Critic Despite Being Called ‘Green’

Logan Paul gets some pointers about his WrestleMania 39 performance against Seth Rollins from one of wrestling's toughest critics.

“He’s Carried the Torch” – Rey Mysterio Receives the Ultimate Praise as The Immortal Hulk Hogan Shares His Thoughts on the Former’s HoF Induction

From one WWE Legend to another. Hulk Hogan gave credit to Rey Mysterio for being the most deserving candidate for a Hall of Fame induction.

“I’ll Beat the F**k Out of Him” – Jake Paul Promises to Drown Seth Rollins for Trash Talking About His Recent Loss to Tommy Fury

Jake Paul is not hard to get a reaction out of and Seth Rollins succeeded at just that. The Paul brothers are not happy with him at all.

Dwayne Johnson Once Compared His Early WWE Personality With Conor McGregor: ‘Conor’s a Smart Guy..’

Dwayne Johnson spoke about Conor McGregor's confidence and brash attitude which would eventually earn him a UFC featherweight championship.

AEW Boss Tony Khan Goes Off at ‘Fraud’ Ariel Helwani After MMA Journalist’s Recent Appearance at WWE SmackDown

Tony Khan took to twitter to hit out at acclaimed MMA journalist Ariel Helwani after his big night at the WWE SmackDown event.

“It’s a Very Hard Way to Compete When…” – Alexander Volkanovski’s ‘Competitive Advantage’ Over Islam Makhachev Revealed by UFC Legend

Alexander Volkanovski has a secret weapon against Islam Makhachev that might help him win his biggest battle yet at UFC 284.

Khamzat Chimaev Keeps a Close Eye on a Specific UFC 287 Fight

Jorge Masvidal faces a huge challenge ahead of him as Khamzat Chimaev is curious to see his upcoming UFC 287 match-up against Gilbert Burns.

Israel Adesanya Takes a Cheeky Dig at Dana White’s PowerSlap With an NSFW Post

Israel Adesanya takes a jibe at Dana White's latest venture, Power slap league and compares it to another bizarre combat sport.

“Rattled” Conor McGregor Showed Off His Real Side After Near-Fatal Accident: “In a Bigger Shock Than Conor”

Conor McGregor gets injured in a car accident but shows his maturity in that situation to win fans over with his true personality.

“You Don’t Believe in Climate Change?” – When Joe Rogan Had an Intense Heated Argument With Candace Owens on His Podcast

Joe Rogan once argued with a guest over the impact of human beings on the planet leading to global warming and climate change.
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