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Amaya is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, known for her sharp analysis and fresh perspectives. She combines her research skills and attention to detail to break down the drama outside and action inside the steel cage. Amaya is also a brown belt in karate, whose trained eye can bring more than just surface-level observations into the action at UFC. A professionally trained classical dancer and passionate potter, she brings creativity and precision to her writing, making her MMA coverage engaging for both casual and dedicated fans.

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Jon Jones Faces ‘True Threat’ to MMA Legacy as Hard Hitting Reality of Tom Aspinall Fight Laid Out by UFC Veteran

Could Tom Aspinall be the chosen one to finally test Jon Jones' greatness and redefine the heavyweight division all together?

“As Nasty as Any Rivalry” – Daniel Cormier Gives Verdict on Nasty Remarks From Islam Makhachev and Khabib on Conor McGregor’s Legal Case

Can a rivalry that began within the Octagon between Conor McGregor and Dagestan's finest, Khabib Nurmagomedov ever stay within its bounds?

“Didn’t Have to Take This Fight” – Ian Garry Swallows a Tough Pill on UFC 310 Decision to Replace Belal Muhammad

How can Ian Garry, set to face his toughest test yet, defy the odds and secure victory against Shavkat Rakhmonov in the UFC 310 main event?

Big Problems Strikes Dana White’s Japanese Star Kai Asakura Before UFC 310 Alexandre Pantoja Fight

Will the Japanese new comer, Kai Asakura's explosive style hold up in the unforgiving UFC octagon against a champion like Alexandre Pantoja?

Shavkat Rakhmonov Gets Approval for Belal Muhammad Title Shot Along With Ian Garry After UFC 310

As undefeated fighters Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov collide at UFC 310, who will earn a shot at Belal Muhammad's welterweight crown?

“Had 5-6 Surgeries”– Khamzat Chimaev Pulls the Curtain on Sad Truth Behind Health Issues Plaguing UFC Career

Despite being one of the most dominant forces in the UFC, Khamzat Chimaev's journey has been full of unexpected pitfalls.

Islam Makhachev Put in Place as Team Khabib Fails to Break UFC 310 Star’s Top P4P List

Despite the dominance, are Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev being overlooked in the greatest lightweight of all time debate.

UFC and Jon Jones’ Can of Worms Gets Spilled in Rival’s Brutal Statement

Are Jon Jones and the UFC teaming up for legacy, while the rest of the contenders play a different game, fighting for matchmaking?

After Elon Musk’s Show of Support at UFC 309, Caio Borrallo Opens Up on ‘Fighting Nerds’ Reality

What does Elon Musk's support at UFC 309 reveal about the evolution of combat sports? Can brains and brawn truly unite?

Notorious for Beating Down a Man in Public, Sharaputdin Magomedov & Khamzat Chimaev Get Into Violent Brawl

The unexpected partnership between UFC stars, Sharaputdin Magomedov and Khamzat Chimaev is making headlines, but not for what you'd think.

Chael Sonnen Gives Fans a ‘Litmus Test’ to Settle Jon Jones vs. Islam Makhachev UFC Pound-for-Pound Rankings Debate

Chael Sonnen brings some perspective into the debate between Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev being #1 in the P4P rankings.

Daniel Cormier Confronts Bo Nickal With Hard Hitting Reality of Next Fight After UFC 309

DC offers a sobering reality check for Bo Nickal: why patience, not ambition, might be the key to his rise in the middleweight division.
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