
Himanga Mahanta
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A three-year veteran, Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a cornerstone of the combat sports team. He leads the ES MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk with nuanced takes and trend-spotting instincts, delivering real-time updates and sharp analysis across the MMA world. From Breaking News, Beat Reports, Exclusive reports, Opinion columns - you name it, and he’s done it. A devoted Conor McGregor fan, his work has even drawn mention from the likes of Chael Sonnen.
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Exclusive: Umar Nurmagomedov & Cory Sandhagen Snubbed as Merab Dvalishvili’s True Nemesis Revealed by Coach
Merab Dvalishvili's coach shared his honest opinion of Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports.
3 hrs ago

Dana White and UFC Face Internal Trouble From Jon Jones’ Latest Move, Ex-Title Contender Confirms
Dana White face some competition from former UFC champion Jon Jones, as details of his new venture comes to light.
3 hrs ago

Arman Tsarukyan Contradicts Tom Aspinall’s Six-Figure Claim as Dana White’s UFC Backup Pay Unveiled
Arman Tsarukyan made some comments about his payout as the backup fighter for UFC 317 after Tom Aspinall revealed his payout a few months ago.
4 hrs ago

RDR Gifts Jon Jones’ Replacement to Tom Aspinall With HW Rival’s UFC Push
Tom Aspinall may have a potential replacement for Jon Jones and it could help the UFC's heavyweight division in a big way.
7 hrs ago

Brock Lesnar Pulled Back to WWE in $6.5B TV Twist as Dana White’s UFC Owners Step In
Can Brock Lesnar's return to WWE work in favor for Dana White and the UFC's quest to land their next TV deal? Here's what we know.
8 hrs ago

Khamzat Chimaev Denied UFC 319 Glory by Rival Who Puts His Record to Shame
Khamzat Chimaev appears to be getting no love ahead of his UFC 319 fight, as a fellow 185er highlighted a significant issue with 'Borz'.
8 hrs ago

Michael Bisping Becomes UFC Matchmaker as Tatsuro Taira’s Only Request for Alexandre Pantoja Denied
Tatsuro Taira makes his intentions clear after returning to the winning column following a submission victory at UFC Vegas 108.
1 day ago

Max Holloway Copycat Suffers “Insane Aura Loss” as Signature ‘Point’ Goes Horribly Wrong
An MMA fighter's attempt to imitate Max Holloway turned out to be a mistake as fans reacted to it on social media.
1 day ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov Confirms Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena: UFC Event, Venue Details Revealed
We finally have an update about Islam Makhachev's fight against Jack Della Maddalena as Khabib Nurmagomedov made a huge revelation.
1 day ago

Neil Magny Sets New Personal Record, Earns Praise After UFC Vegas 108 Win
Welterweight veteran Neil Magny enters the record book after his UFC Vegas 108 victory, earning praise in the process.
1 day ago

Ben Askren Pens Grateful Message to Wife Amy for “Out of This World” Support Amid Tough Recovery
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional message for his wife on social media amid his crippling health struggles.
1 day ago

Conor McGregor Wins Over Fans as Heartwarming Clip With Son Goes Viral
Fans reacted to Conor McGregor's recent post on social media as the former UFC championship spent some quality time with his son,
1 day ago

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