Mackenzie Dern

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Michael Chandler on RAW

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Himanga Mahanta is a senior UFC writer at EssentiallySports. An all-rounder in his coverage of the sport, Himanga is a reliable voice with a knack for providing analytical coverage of breaking stories from the world of MMA. His 1700+ articles include perspective pieces on trending UFC stories, and both live and post-event coverage of weekly events. Himanga is an expert at covering Conor McGregor, one of his all-time MMA favorites, and his stories centered on the Irishman were well-received by his readers. He has been a dedicated fan of the sport for over a decade. When he’s not re-watching old MMA fights, he’ll be cheering on his favorite soccer team, Chelsea.

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Himanga Mahanta

MMA News Roundup: Michael Chandler Desperately Calls Out Conor McGregor in WWE
Promo, Mackenzie Dern, Amanda Lemos Handed Official Rankings Update, Tabatha
Ricci on the Sets of RAW

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Ilia Topuria, Dana White

Kanishk Thakur is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports with nearly 5 years of professional writing experience. Kanishk has expertly covered the heated rivalries of the fight game, and delivered meticulous reports of payouts of PPV events and Fight Nights, in addition to covering the personal side of fighters outside the sport. He is also an ardent Joe Rogan fan, who hopes to draw in more fans to the sport as Rogan did for him. When he’s not drafting his next piece for his readers, you can find him hunched over a book. You can reach out to him at

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Kanishk Thakur

Ilia Topuria Handed a Meagre $350K as Dana White’s Payout Surpasses $23 Million
After Alexander Volkanovski-Headlined UFC 298

UFC 220: Makhachev v Tibau

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Joe Rogan is seen in the commentary booth during the UFC 220 event at TD Garden on January 20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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Varun Khanna

“Biased Commentary” From Joe Rogan Triggers Fans After Veteran Commentator
Confronts UFC 298 Crowd – “Sh*tty One for Joe”

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 15: Dana White addresses the media after UFC Fight Night Kansas City on April 15, 2023, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Matt Davies/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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MMA: APR 15 UFC Fight Night Kansas City

UFC 298: Dana White Rewards Ilia Topuria for Alexander Volkanovksi KO; Mackenzie
Dern, Amanda Lemos All Receive Bonus

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Suryakant Das is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His fascination with combat sports was sparked by gleeful moments he shared with his father watching wrestling. An ardent fan of UFC star Charles Oliveira, Surya closely follows the sport and keeps tabs on behind-the-scenes action. He specializes in the coverage of live events, providing real-time updates from PPVs and Fight Nights, from the action in the cage to the post-event press conferences. His coverage received further accolades when popular MMA media figure Nina Marie Daniele shared one of his pieces on her Instagram stories. His coverage of the viral knockout of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296 was also an instant hit among his readers. When Surya is not churning out articles, you’ll find him in the gym carving himself for a professional career as a bodybuilder.

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Suryakant Das

“She’s Is Probably Concussed”- Fans Concerned for Mackenzie Dern After Major
Goofup Against Amanda Lemos at UFC 298

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Conor McGregor and Ian Garry

As Conor McGregor Publicly Supports Ian Garry, Know All About UFC Star’s
Relationship With His Irish Prodigy

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Amanda Lemos, Karina Ximenes

Anirban Chatterjee is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Anirban holds an MBA in Sports Management and is an athlete himself. After stints in notable organizations as a professional writer, Anirban pivoted to covering UFC, ONE Championship, and other premiere MMA promoters. His coverage of UFC CEO Dana White and UFC stars Colby Covington and Dricus Du Plessis during UFC 296 fight week has been popular among EssentiallySports’ growing reader base. When he’s not churning out stories for his readers at ES, you can find him perfecting his on-ground skills in various sports forms.

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Anirban Chatterjee

Who Is Amanda Lemos’ Wife Karina Ximenes? All We Know About the UFC Strawweight
Fighter’s Partner

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Mackenzie Dern, Antonio Trocoli

Who Is Mackenzie Dern’s Boyfriend? Know It All About the UFC Star’s Personal
Life

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Pragjyoti is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a deep passion for MMA, his writing reflects a clear understanding of the sport's technicalities. Pragjyoti's first-hand experience training in MMA gives him a unique advantage in providing insightful and engaging commentary on fights. Pragjyoti's coverage of the UFC is not limited to just the fights, as he is also a keen follower of the promotional side of the sport. Beyond MMA, Pragjyoti's passion for boxing and other combat sports is evident in his work. One of Pragjyoti's standout pieces was his crossover story on Jake Paul potentially entering MMA, which captured the interest of readers across the combat sports world. In his free time, Pragjyoti enjoys a range of activities, including gaming, reading, and weightlifting. His varied interests reflect his passion for staying informed and active, which carries over into his writing.

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Pragjyoti Singh

What Is Mackenzie Dern’s Relationship With Mark Zuckerberg? All About the
Connection Between the Meta Founder and the UFC Star

UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 09: Joe Rogan enters the octagon during the UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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Joe Rogan Faces Heat for Commenting on Jessica Andrade?s Divorce After She Won
at UFC 295 ? ?Bonus Tonight to Pay Off Those Divorce Bills?

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mackenzie dern

?Does Dern Even Have a Striking Coach? ? Appalled at Her Performance, Fans
Forced To Call Out Embarrassing Striking by Mackenzie Dern Against Jessica
Andrade at UFC 295

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Mackenzie Dern and Mark Zuckerberg

The coveted scrap between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson in 2002 was when I realized the passion for combat sports within my family. My interest in combat sports began watching scripted pro wrestling shows. It was my father who directed me towards combat sports and it wasn?t until the late 2010s that I discovered the world of MMA and the UFC. Like many of you, I too, tuned in for the infamous Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor bout live on October 6, 2018. Being an ardent fan of the UFC (and Dustin ?The Diamond? Poirier), I was always looking to have conversations about the same with others. But to my disappointment, I hardly found any followers of the sports to interact with. So I took it upon myself to do my part in popularizing the thrill and the agony behind the purest form of unarmed combat. At EssentiallySports, I try to bring the readers closer to the athletes and focus my coverage on exploring the human side of these martial artists. I?m a musician during my time free from reporting MMA. I operate as the lead vocalist of a rock band that aims to make their mark among the audiences with their original alternative-hard rock songs. You can hit me up at-

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