Mathew Thomas is a UFC and WWE writer at EssentiallySports. His interest in MMA was sparked by the UFC’s Free Fight series on YouTube. Over time, he has come to respect the sport for its wealth of peak athletic performance. His passion for fitness also fuels his love for combat sports. He has a Master's degree in English. Covering combat sports also allows him to indulge in his love for writing. Further, he has been part of the WordPress blogging community for six years and runs a blog where he showcases his art and creative writing. Mathew embodies creativity with blogging, illustrating and making music.