Omar Solomanov, the interim featherweight champion from Ukraine, will headline BRAVE CF 105 on May 31, 2026, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, against Nicholas Hwende for the undisputed title. This event, part of BRAVE CF's expansion, aims to showcase regional talent and reinforce Kazakhstan's importance in mixed martial arts.
Normandy’s Benjamin Mendes Tani TKOs Kyiv’s Daniel Lapin in Giza
Benjamin Mendes Tani, a 28-year-old boxer from France, won a light heavyweight match against Ukraine's Daniel Lapin at "Glory in Giza" on May 23, 2026, improving his record to 10 wins and 1 loss. The match ended in a technical knockout in the fourth round, marking Lapin's first defeat.
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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk TKOs Netherlands’ Rico Verhoeven in Giza
Oleksandr Usyk narrowly retained his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23, 2026, in an intense bout at the Pyramids of Giza, despite a controversial late-round stoppage. Usyk improved to 25-0 while Verhoeven, frustrating the champion early, fell to 1-1 in boxing. Speculation arises about Usyk's next fight.
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13 things about Man of the World 2022 first runner-up Vladimir Grand
Vladimir Grand, a Ukrainian model and comedian based in the Philippines, represented Ukraine in the Man of the World 2022 pageant, finishing as first runner-up. Born in Kyiv, he holds a law degree and transitioned from selling gadgets to modeling. Active on social media, he has gained millions of TikTok followers.
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13 things about Man of the Year Ukraine 2025 Igor Cheban
Igor Cheban, originally from Ukraine, is a prominent figure in the hospitality industry and represented Singapore in Mister Grand International 2023, where he was the first runner-up. He has an impressive background, holding various managerial roles and earning a master’s degree in information security. He also participated in Man of the Year 2025.
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10 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2025 Sofiya Tkachuk
Sofiya Tkachuk is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, model, and trilingual beauty queen who won Miss Universe Ukraine 2025. Born in Rivne and raised in Barcelona, she holds a finance degree and has worked with UN agencies. Tkachuk has traveled to multiple countries and competed in Miss Universe 2025 but did not place.
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10 things about Miss Universe Belarus 2025 Alena Kucheruk
Alena Kucheruk, a Ukrainian-Belarusian singer and beauty queen from Polotsk, represented Belarus in Miss Belarus 2025 and went on to compete in Miss Universe 2025. Born in Donetsk, she has pursued choir conducting and has a passion for fitness. Kucheruk's father passed away shortly before her title win.
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13 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2024 Alina Ponomarenko
Alina Ponomarenko, a Ukrainian model and beauty queen from Odesa, participated in Miss Universe 2024. A former rhythmic gymnast, she earned a degree in international justice and law. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Ukraine. Ponomarenko also founded Tree of Love, assisting elderly residents of Odesa in need.
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Kyiv native Iryna Zarutska stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina by Decarlos Brown Jr.
Iryna Zarutska (Ірина Заруцька) was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. In 2022, she and her family moved to the United States. On August 22, 2025, she was fatally stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA by Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., 34. She was 23.
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13 things about UFC fighter Serhiy Sidey from Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Serhiy Sidey is a Ukrainian-Canadian mixed martial artist from Chernivtsi Oblast, competing in the UFC bantamweight division. He has a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses, with notable fights in BTC Fight Promotions before joining the UFC. He made his UFC debut on January 20, 2024, after an earlier victory in Contender Series.
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