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Rajdeep Jayan is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Rajdeep was inculcated into the world of combat sports through his love for Sylvester Stallone's iconic character, the 'Italian Stallion,' Rocky Balboa. His early obsession with the genre was recently rekindled by the debates he would engage in with his roommate during his college days. Having completed his Master's Degree in Linguistics, Rajdeep expertly reads between the lines and delivers comprehensive insights into events on and off the field. Armed with his linguistic background and young love for the sport, Rajdeep tailors his writing to provide a fresh new style and perspective. Whenever he is not in awe of athletes' work ethics, he finds joy in culinary pursuits and creating original music. Perpetually inspired by the mental and physical journey that fighters go through, Rajdeep looks forward to growing his authority in the field of sports writing and hopes that his readers grow with him.

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“I’d Be Open to Do…”: Former Opponent Jorge Masvidal Provides a Huge Update on His Rematch Against Nate Diaz

On 'Iron' Mike Tyson's podcast, ex-UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal talks about Jake Paul, and adresses claims of a Nate Diaz rematch.

“The China Joke Still Has My Sides Hurting…”: With Just 3 Days Left for UFC 293, Israel Adesanya’s New “Chinese” Look for His Fight Against Sean Strickland Has the Fans in Frenzy

Fans react to latest update by UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya; flood his Instagram account with "Chinese" jokes.

After Unveiling Israel Adesanya for UFC 5 Cover, Reports Suggest Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali Set to Star Beside ‘Stylebender’ Days Ahead of Game’s Release Date

After the release of the UFC 5 posters by EASports, new reports have come in teasing boxing legend Mike Tyson and others in the game.

After Seemingly Showing Him the Exit, Dana White’s Remarks Compels Merab Dvalishvili to Cast Aljamain Sterling Aside With Sean O’Malley Callout

Days after being taunted by UFC President Dana White, Merab Dvalishvili issues a challenge to Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley.

“He Can’t Go to Jail” – Threatened With a Lawsuit by Nina Agdal, Logan Paul Fight Close to Getting Jeopardized as Conor McGregor’s Teammate Dillon Danis Reveals Possible “Jail” Time

Ahead of his fight against Logan Paul, MMA fighter Dillon Danis receives lawsuit threats from Paul's fiancée Nina Agdal; fans react.

“You Don’t Call the Shot D*ckless”: After Dana White, Israel Adesanya Goes Off on Dricus Du Plessis While Snubbing Him of a Title Shot Next

After pulling out of a title fight, Dricus Du Plessis comes under fire from the UFC Middleweight Champ himself, Israel Adesanya.

“It’s Really a Different Business System…”: Former Bellator Champ Alexander Volkov Opens Up on the “Sad” Ending of Bellator Amid Rumors of a Possible PFL Buyout

Amidst rumors of a buyout by PFL, current UFC Heavyweight Alexander Volkov speaks out on the fate of his former promotion Bellator.

“Break the NDA With Jake…”: Conor McGregor’s Teammate Dillon Danis Threatens to Disclose Jake Paul’s Secret Relationship With a 24-Year-Old YouTuber After Brutally Trolling Logan Paul’s Fiancée for Weeks

Dillon Danis after calling out Nina Agdal, drags Jake Paul's name into the conversation, to rile up Logan Paul before their boxing match.

“You’re Not Under Somebody’s Thumb…”: Amid Recent Anti-Trust Lawsuit and Concerning Fighter Pay Issues, Dana White and Co. Receives a Brutal Reality Check From Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul’s PFL CEO

Rival MMA promotion PFL's CEO Donn Davis calls out Dana White on the Front Office Sports Podcast and establishes how the PFL is "better".

260 Pounds Bradley Martyn Digs His Own Grave, Provokes Demetrious Johnson Once Again After ONE World Champion’s IBJJF Win

Just days after winning his IBJJF gold, Demetrious Johnson gets prodded by popular podcaster and bodybuilder Bradley Martin on his Instagram.

After Terence Crawford & Chris Eubank Jr.’s $25.5 Million Feat, Conor McGregor Heaps Praises on ‘Champ-Maker’ Coach, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre

After training Terence Crawford and subsequently Chris Eubank Jr. to victory, super-coach 'BoMac' receives his flowers from Conor McGregor.

“I Am Number 1 for This Title Match…”: Days After Being Slammed by Dana White, Merab Dvalishvili Comes Out With a Serious Allegation Against the UFC

Following the jabs at his decision to not fight his friend, Merab Dvalishvili lashed out against Dana White in a new tweet.
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