Ishan Yadav

3 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav |Chintan Devgania

“It was hard for me to watch that fight and score it. The Alex that stepped into the cage that night wasn’t the same Alex who fought me.” UFC light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree Jr. recently joined the chorus of MMA fans and pundits who felt something was off during Alex Pereira’s title fight against Magomed Ankalaev. Speaking with MMA Today, ‘The War Horse’ reflected on the Brazilian’s lackluster performance, contrasting it with the fiery version of “Poatan” he faced at UFC 307.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav

Joe Rogan — the legendary UFC color commentator, podcasting juggernaut, and die-hard car enthusiast — has always had a thing for high-tech innovation and powerful machines. In January, he took his obsession to new heights by adding a heavily customized Tesla Model S Plaid to his collection. Unplugged Performance modified the electric supercar, and a delivery video featured its aggressive new look.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav

Dana White & Co. may have just served fans the most stacked pay-per-view card of the year with UFC 314. From the very first prelims bout to the explosive main event, every clash kept fans glued to their screens. Miami was on fire that Saturday night—the Kaseya Center lit up as the UFC’s fourth stop in the city delivered a night that’s sure to be remembered.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav

Time is ticking, and the lightweight division waits for no one. Despite Dana White’s public vow to reward Ilia Topuria with an immediate title shot following his historic win, it appears Islam Makhachev and his team have other plans. The reigning lightweight champion seems in no rush to welcome the former featherweight king into his world, despite Topuria’s stunning victories over two featherweight legends—Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav

When it comes to high-profile figures in the MMA world, keeping personal matters private is nearly impossible. That was certainly the case for UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega and UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez. Once seen as MMA’s power couple, their romance was far from low-key. Rumors of an engagement had fans thinking wedding bells were just around the corner. But in 2023, things took an unexpected turn. A cryptic social media post from former title challenger Paulo Costa sparked speculation.