Ishan Yadav

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In 2019, after defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241, Nate Diaz famously dubbed himself the “baddest motherf—-r,” which led to the creation of the UFC’s now-iconic BMF title. The title was first introduced at UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden, where Nate Diaz faced Jorge Masvidal. ‘Gamebred’ won the fight via doctor stoppage in the third round, marking the beginning of the BMF title’s history. Later, Jorge Masvidal passed the belt on to Justin Gaethje after his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291.

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav |SYED AHMED

Despite UFC head honcho Dana White’s recent assurance at the UFC Kansas post-fight press conference that he’s “still confident” the long-anticipated heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will take place this year, the interim champion remains stuck in uncertainty. Having waited over 500 days (and still waiting) to achieve undisputed status in the UFC’s heavyweight division, the Brit continues to find himself in limbo, with no clear resolution in sight.

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Would the UFC have reached the heights it enjoys today if Conor McGregor had never existed? There’s little doubt that the Irishman’s star power during the last decade didn’t just boost the UFC—it truly turned the promotion into a mainstream phenomenon. Even though the UFC was already growing steadily, McGregor’s meteoric rise and headline-grabbing wins sent its popularity soaring across all seven continents.

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav |SYED AHMED

Joe Rogan’s passions go far beyond the UFC and his wildly popular podcast. For the 57-year-old commentator and entertainer, cars are a huge part of his life. From Teslas to Ford Raptors, Rogan’s garage is packed with a range of powerful machines, earning him a well-deserved spot among serious celebrity car collectors.

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UFC women’s bantamweight star Kayla Harrison is quickly making her mark as the most physically dominant fighter across all women’s divisions. Standing at 5’8″ and weighing around 155 pounds, the former judoka has already made history. Wanna know how? She is the first and the only American to win two Olympic gold medals in judo. Yet, ever since her UFC debut in January 2024 after a decade-long run in the PFL, it’s her incredible physique that’s sparked endless conversation.