Jailton Jesus Almeida Júnior, known as Malhadinho, is a Brazilian MMA fighter based in Salvador. He competes in the UFC heavyweight division, holding a record of 22 wins and 4 losses. A black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu, Almeida transitioned from being a security guard to professional fighting, debuting in 2012.
13 things about UFC fighter Umar Nurmagomedov from Dagestan, Russia
Umar Nurmagomedov is a Russian MMA fighter of Avar descent, currently competing in the UFC. He has a professional record of 19 wins and 1 loss, debuting in 2021. He is known as "Young Eagle" and is related to notable fighters, including his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov. He has achieved multiple victories since his debut.
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13 things about UFC fighter Ludovit Klein from Trnava
Ľudovít Klein is a Slovak MMA fighter competing in the UFC, known as "Mr. Highlight." Born in Nové Zámky, he holds a record of 24 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. Since his debut in 2014, he has faced 12 UFC opponents, achieving notable victories and participating in various fighting organizations.
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13 things about UFC fighter Ikram Aliskerov from Makhachkala, Dagestan
Ikram Sabirovich Aliskerov is a Dagestani MMA fighter and combat sambo expert, born in Kasumkent. An international master of sport, he competes in the middleweight division and has a professional record of 16 wins and 2 losses. Aliskerov has won multiple gold medals in sambo and currently fights in the UFC.
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13 things about Salem, Oregon’s David Rubio
David Alexander Rubio, a Corban University alumnus, is an accomplished wrestler who became the school's first NAIA individual national champion and 2024-2025 CCC Men's Wrestler of the Year. However, his career faced controversy in 2025 when he was indicted for attempting to solicit explicit photos from a minor.
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13 things about Pewaukee, Wisconsin native Travis Decker
Travis Caleb Decker, a former wrestler and U.S. Army soldier from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, had three daughters. After moving to Wenatchee, his personal struggles led to a divorce in 2023 and disciplinary issues in the National Guard. In 2025, he was implicated in the deaths of his daughters and later died, with his remains found in Leavenworth.
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10 things about Morristown, Tennessee’s Connor Jordan
Connor Jordan, a 24-year-old basketball player from Morristown, Tennessee, has played for multiple universities including King and Tusculum. He earned a degree in sports science and is pursuing a master's at Lincoln Memorial. Notably, he reached 1,000 career points in 2024 and enjoys music and gaming in his free time.
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10 things about UFC fighter Lone’er Kavanagh from London
Lone'er Kavanagh is a professional mixed martial artist from England, competing in the UFC's flyweight division. He holds a black belt in kickboxing and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Kavanagh, who debuted in 2019, turned 25 in 2024 and continues to rise in the sport.
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13 things about UFC fighter Waldo Cortes-Acosta from Fundacion, Barahona
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, a Dominican MMA fighter known as Salsa Boy, competes in the heavyweight division. Currently signed with the UFC, he has a professional record of 14 wins and 2 losses. Previously a baseball player, he is a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, residing in Phoenix with four children.
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13 things about Prostejov native Jakub Mensik
Jakub Menšík, a Czech professional tennis player from Prostějov, made his professional debut in 2022. He has notable performances, including reaching the second round of the 2024 Olympics and winning the 2025 Miami Open. He debuted in all Grand Slam events from 2023 to 2025, consistently reaching the third round.
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