
Biplob Chakraborty is a UFC Correspondent at EssentiallySports, where he brings sharp analysis and deep passion to every fight story. Previously a contributor to FightBook MMA and Sidekick Boxing, and with nearly three years of running his own martial arts news site, Biplob has built a strong foundation in combat sports journalism. A dedicated boxing practitioner and fitness enthusiast, he channels that discipline into delivering impactful event previews and post-fight breakdowns for fans around the world. For Biplob, storylines are important—but it’s the action, the technique, and what unfolds inside the cage that truly captivates him. It was the unforgettable war between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 that cemented his love for MMA.
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Anderson Silva Spills the Beans About Genius Philosophy Behind His Longest Title Reign in UFC History
Anderson Silva reveals the secret behind his 16-fight UFC Win streak during a masterclass at Alexander Volkanovski co-owned Bangtao Muay Thai.

Dana White Fumbles Alex Pereira UFC Superfight Over Strict Principles & Brazilian’s Personal Reason
Did Dana White make the right decision by making the rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev? Or was there something? Find out here!

Israel Adesanya Fixes Career-Derailing Mistake With Alexander Volkanovski as UFC Return Brews After Callout
Israel Adesanya attempts to fix his past mistakes in a training session with Alexander Volkanovski after a massive callout.

UFC Fighter Makes Plea for Dana White’s Return to Legendary MMA Venue as New Doors Open for 124M-Strong Nation
Dana White eyes UFC’s return to Japan after two breakout stars shine at Vegas 108. Can Saitama Super Arena host once again?

Nate Diaz’s Thailand Brawl Takes New Twist as Baiting Allegations Resurface Against Dagestani Camp
Nate Diaz’s Thailand brawl takes a sharp turn as claims emerge that Dagestani fighters tried baiting him into a real fight.

Conor McGregor Reignites Almost Decade Old Beef With Ex-UFC Champ Using $400M+ Venture
Conor McGregor's decade-old beef could resurface as former UFC champ sparks BKFC debut interest with a heated faceoff, stirring speculation.

UFC Legend Eyes ‘MMA’s Shaq’ Status With Antitrust Lawsuit Payout Despite Broken $60M Promise
Former champ plans to follow Shaquille O’Neal’s investing path after UFC’s $375M antitrust settlement payout lands in his favor. Find out how.

Axed UFC Veteran Lifts Veil on Dana White’s Silent PPV Struggles in America
Ex-UFC heavyweights call out Dana White for hiding key PPV data. Could this signal a decline in MMA’s popularity in America? Find out how!

Dustin Poirier’s Gym Gives Victim of Hostile Crowd a Home as Japanese UFC Star Confesses
Check out how Dustin Poirier’s gym, American Top Team, played a key role in helping Japanese prospect to score a stunning UFC Vegas 108 win.

Dana White Handed the Only Clear Path to Make UFC as Big as NFL or NBA
Brendan Schaub reveals what’s truly holding the UFC back from reaching the NFL or NBA level. And it’s not just fighter pay.

Chael Sonnen Recalls Wild Decade-Old Run-In With Kevin Harvick and Brock Lesnar at NASCAR Event
Chael Sonnen tells a wild NASCAR story involving sneaking into Kevin Harvick’s trailer and an awkward encounter with Brock Lesnar.

Justin Gaethje & Daniel Cormier Rally Behind 16YO Local MMA Hero & Son of California Kickboxing Star
Daniel Cormier discovers a 16-year-old phenom and even gets Justin Gaethje’s attention. Find out why both stars rallying behind the prospect!
