Alex Pereira, a Brazilian mixed martial artist and kickboxer, holds a professional MMA record of 12-3 and a kickboxing record of 33-7. Born in São Paulo, he competes in the UFC and has won multiple championships, including the UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight titles, showcasing his remarkable fighting career since 2012.
Thomas Lane biography: 13 things about ex-cop involved in George Floyd’s arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mairon Santos biography: 10 things about UFC fighter from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mairon Santos Alves, a Brazilian mixed martial artist known as "The Legend," competes in the UFC's featherweight division, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro. He has a record of 14 wins and 1 loss, debuting in the UFC on August 24, 2024, after a history of fights in various MMA organizations.
Rgat Afewerki Ybrah biography: 10 things about Miss World Ethiopia 2023
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Magomed Ankalaev biography: 13 things about UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Magomed Ankalaev is a Dagestani mixed martial artist and current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. With a professional record of 20 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, and 1 No Contest, he debuted in 2014 and joined the UFC in 2018. Ankalaev has achieved numerous accolades, including multiple gold medals in international competitions.
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Richmond, Texas’s Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi faces up to $250K fine
Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, a 28-year-old former Iraqi refugee in Texas, was charged with conspiracy to support ISIS and commit identity theft. Along with two associates, he allegedly defrauded and provided material support for ISIS from 2015 to 2020. He pleaded guilty and faces a potential 20-year prison sentence.
10 things about Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponce
Silvia Vanessa Ponce de León Sánchez, a Mexican model and beauty queen, won Miss World 2018 as the first from Mexico. Born in Mexico City, she studied international commerce and gained fame through "Mexico's Next Top Model." Ponce is active in philanthropy and has attended numerous international events since her crowning.
13 things about Miss Global Singapore 2024 Christina Cai
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