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Dushyant Patni is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing over eight years of diverse writing experience and a Master’s in English Literature to the fight game. For the past two years, he has been a key figure at the ES Fight Night Desk, covering live MMA action with a sharp eye for subtle in-round details that often escape casual viewers. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, Dushyant’s passion spans boxing, Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy, PRIDE FC’s golden era, and modern-day UFC. This unique blend of old-school fight culture and contemporary analysis enables him to connect with both hardcore MMA purists and new-generation fans. His journalistic depth was recognized when his breakdown of Conor McGregor’s ‘Sweet Love’ venture earned a public nod from The Notorious himself. Before joining EssentiallySports, Dushyant built a versatile content portfolio, writing for pop culture platforms, authoring educational books for children, crafting audience-driven web content for major clients, and even working as a teacher. This multifaceted background fuels his narrative-driven fight coverage, where every match is not just a contest, but a story worth telling.

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Khamzat Chimaev Surprises Fans With Ferrari Garage Visit at F1 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Race

Khamzat Chimaev leaves the MMA sphere stunned as he makes a stop at the F1 Azerbaijan GP inside the Ferrari garage!

Alex Pereira Shuts Down Critics for Fueling Traveling Narrative Again Ahead of Magomed Ankalaev UFC 320 Rematch

Alex Pereira is done with the talk surrounding his travel impacting his preparation for the rematch with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320!

Khamzat Chimaev Enters UFC White House Rat Race, Follows Suit After Conor McGregor, Jon Jones

Khamzat Chimaev joins Conor McGregor and Jon Jones as the race to be on the UFC's White House card heats up!

More Bad News for Charles Oliveira as Dana White’s UFC Rio Loses Another Fight

Charles Oliveira's homecoming at UFC Rio faces another setback as Dana White and the promotion lose one more matchup for the event!

Ex-UFC Champ Breaks Down Alex Pereira’s Mistakes in Magomed Ankalaev Loss

Former UFC champion lays out the blunders Alex Pereira made in his first fight with Magomed Ankalaev ahead of their UFC 320 rematch!

Rampage Jackson Open to Netflix Reality Show Suggestion Amid Son Raja Jackson’s Arrest Update

Rampage Jackson throws his weight behind Netflix reality show idea even as son Raja faces fall-out from the Syko Stu incident.

UFC Champ Debates Merab, Ilia Topuria, and Others; Picks Islam Makhachev as No. 1 in P4P Rankings

UFC champion comes out with his own P4P rankings list as he places Islam Makhachev higher than Ilia Topuria and Merab Dvalishvili!

Canelo Alvarez Couldn’t Do What Conor McGregor, Logan Paul Did Against Floyd Mayweather

UFC veteran comes out with a startling comparison of Canelo Alvarez vs Floyd Mayweather to what happened with Conor McGregor and Logan Paul!

Terence Crawford vs. Ilia Topuria Boxing Match “Not Dead”

Terence Crawford vs Ilia Topuria 'superfight' receives a surprising verdict from a UFC veteran with a bold claim!

Dana White’s UFC White House Renderings Slammed for “Idiocracy” and Factual Errors by Fans

Dana White unveils the first look at UFC White House but the fans aren't buying it as they unleash a wave of backlash online!

What Happened to Rafael Fiziev? Injury History, Truth Behind Charles Oliveira Fight Pullout From UFC Rio

Here's a look at all we know about Rafael Fiziev's abrupt withdrawal from his UFC Rio clash against Charles Oliveira and his injury history!

How to Get UFC 322 Presale Code for Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev Fight Card Tickets

Here's a look at where you can find ticket presale codes for Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena's upcoming clash at UFC 322!
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