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Ishan Yadav is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a mainstay on the Breaking News team where he is the go-to guy for post-fight coverage and analysis. Drawing from experience across UFC and social desks, he fuses editorial instinct with sharp fight IQ and balances the fan’s pulse with the sport’s technical side. Whether breaking down post-fight chaos or weighing in on the latest Rogan reel, his takes have echoed through Reddit threads and even earned nods from insiders like Nina-Marie Daniele. That recognition helped secure his place in the ES Journalistic Excellence Program.

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Dan Hooker Fights Back Tears in Tribute to Legendary Kickboxing Coach Behind Israel Adesanya’s UFC Rise

Dan Hooker reflects on the passing of a legendary coach who mentored Israel Adesanya, sharing emotional memories and community impact.

Dana White Lays Down Harsh UFC Title Shot Stipulation for Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Cousin After Next Fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov outlines a quiet but calculated roadmap to bring cousin Umar back into the UFC title picture after shocking setback.

Tom Aspinall Put on Alert as Jon Jones’ Olympian Teammate Eyes UFC Takeover

Olympic gold medalist and Jon Jones’ teammate teases MMA debut, as fans rally behind his hype and dream heavyweight showdown.

Israel Adesanya Earns Rare UFC Return Chance as Top 5 Middleweight Makes Move

A top 5 middleweight praises Israel Adesanya’s striking, admits his own game isn’t as refined, and reflects on a potential fight against Izzy.

UFC’s $20M Investment Pays Off as Vegas Event Births 2025 “Fight of the Year” Contenders

Chris Duncan vs. Mateusz Rebecki delivers all-out war at UFC Vegas 108, earning Fight of the Night and year-end praise.

‘The Rock’ Helps Mark Coleman Fulfill Dream as ‘Smashing Machine’ Vows to Change 28.9M Americans’ Lives

Mark Coleman ready to inspire Americans as The Rock brings his story to life in powerful biopic sparking hope and change.

Conor McGregor’s Camp Loses $150K After New York Yankees’ Collapse in Bitter MLB Blowout

Conor McGregor's teammate suffers major betting loss as McGregor’s own high-stakes gambling run continues to stir up headlines.

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s UFC Hiatus Amid Wife’s Accident-Related Legal Issues Puts Undefeated Record at Risk

Shavkat Rakhmonov faces career uncertainty as legal trouble looms for his wife after a tragic accident claimed two lives.

Michael Chandler Faces Unforgiving UFC Fans as Conor McGregor White House Fight Fades Into Pipe Dream

Michael Chandler gets trolled by fans amid Conor McGregor UFC comeback buzz and White House card rumors swirling around.

Dehumanized Boxers Warned Against TKO as Dana White Pushes Ali Act Revival and Boxing Takeover

Ali Act revival raises concerns as Dana White and TKO potentially reshape boxing laws to suit their UFC-style promotional model.

Fans Stand Behind Two UFC Champs’ Coach as Bizarre Bjj Encounter in Ukraine Resurfaces

Craig Jones humbles an overconfident Ukrainian soldier during a charity seminar, leaving fans stunned by his dominant mat performance.

Khamzat Chimaev Snaps Out of “Scary” Aura to Fulfill Young Boxing Prodigy’s Dream

Khamzat Chimaev melts hearts by fulfilling a young boxing prodigy's dream with a heartfelt Instagram gesture and public support.
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