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Vasav Vashisht is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. Vasav has eighteen years of experience in news media production, and for fifteen years, he has been an ardent fan of the UFC, and the sport of MMA. He has also been a student of Muay Thai and Kickboxing for the last thirteen years. At EssentiallySports, he brings his nearly two-decade experience in media, martial arts, and UFC to craft well-researched, engaging narratives for the underserved fan. Vasav is also a metalhead and a lifelong musician, who likes to draw comparisons between martial arts and music. In his own words, “Both are equally expressive, therapeutic and can take you on a spiritual journey.”

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“I Don’t Know How the Guy Tweets as Much as He Does” – Joe Rogan Baffled by Elon Musk’s One Obsession

Amid the many things about Elon Musk that Joe Rogan is awestruck by, there's one particular thing about the tech mogul that truly baffles him.

“Replace Rogan and DC”- Fans Make Unexpected Demand for UFC 313 Commentary Team as Joe Rogan & Daniel Cormier Face Backlash

The commentary team for UFC 313 has been finalized but surprisingly fans made Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier their unlikely targets.

Despite Dana White Taking a $30M Hit With UFC Apex, TKO Boss Breaks Silence on the Importance of the Las Vegas Arena

Less International events =More Money? TKO boss reveals the importance of the Apex Arena & Dana White spending over $30 million renovating it.

“If You Had a Yacht” – Conor McGregor Gets Unexpected Backing From Bitter Rival as UFC Return Almost Ruled Out

In a surprise take, Michael Chandler has come to the defense of Conor McGregor despite the latter stringing him on for more than 2 years. Why?

“It’s Not His Wish” – Magomed Ankalaev Defends Alex Pereira on ‘Misusing’ Ramadan Strategy for UFC 313 Fight

The Dagestani contender clears allegations of Alex Pereira influencing UFC to have their title match during the Ramadan month.

Alex Pereira Gives a Major Training Update With Coach Glover Teixeira as Five Days Left Before UFC 313

Confident of his victory, Alex Pereira issues a confident bet to Magomed Ankalaev and his manager Ali Abdelaziz.

“No One Forced Him to Do That”—Joe Rogan’s Unpaid UFC Work Gets Hall of Famer’s Honest Verdict

A UFC veteran gives credit to Joe Rogan for the work he's done to promote the world's premier MMA promotion, outside of his working hours.

Alex Pereira Has Only One Thing to Tell Dana White After UFC’s Ban on Double Champs

Did Alex Pereira agree to Dana White’s condition of becoming a three division champ after possibly beating Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313?

“He Was Getting a Seizure”- Justin Gaethje’s Health Has Fans Worried as Unseen Footage of Max Holloway’s KO Revealed

UFC released a graphic clip of Max Holloway vs Justin Gaethje from UFC 300. Fans react to the brutal knockout with one second remaining

Javier Mendez Reveals Why Khabib Refused To Fight UFC Vet Citing Long-Standing Unspoken ‘Rule’

AKA coach Javier Mendez talks about his relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father Abudlmanap's values of loyalty.

Down by $15 Billion After Tesla’s Stock Drop, Elon Musk Shares Unexpected Origin Story to Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk discuss Tesla's origin story and his pivotal role in DOGE as the billionaire takes a hit in terms of sales in Europe.

$32 Million Headache for Conor McGregor as Fans Shame UFC Star After Beterbiev vs. Bivol Claims

Fans blast Conor Mcgregor after his claims of making more money than the entire Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev 2 card.
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