Cub Swanson, born Kevin Luke Swanson, is a professional mixed martial artist with a rich history in the UFC. Of Swedish-Mexican descent, he faced a challenging childhood but excelled in combat sports, holding black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo. He has a professional record of 28 wins and 13 losses and co-owns a gym.
Eve Gilles crowns Miss France 2025 Angelique Angarmi-Filipon in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Eve Gilles, representing Nord-Pas-de-Calais, won the Miss France 2024 title on December 16, 2023. She later crowned her successor, Angélique Cindy Marie Denise Angarni-Filopon, on December 14, 2024. The event took place at the Futuroscope Arena, featuring 30 candidates and notable judges, with various special awards presented.
Kim Goodburn crowns Mister International 2024 Samuel Nwajagu in Bangkok, Thailand
Mister International, founded by Alan Sim, is an annual beauty pageant. The 16th edition will take place on December 14, 2024, in Bangkok, featuring 47 candidates. Key positions include president Pradit Pradinunt and CEO Ricky JungHoon Jun. Special awards and winners highlight the event, showcasing talent globally.
47 Mister International 2024 candidates competing in Bangkok, Thailand
Mister International 2024, one of the grand slam beauty pageants, will take place in Bangkok on December 14, featuring 46 participants from various countries. Founded by Alan Sim, current leadership includes Pradit Pradinunt and Ricky JungHoon Jun. The 2023 title was won by Kim Goodburn from Thailand.
Leav Veng Hour crowns Mister Friendship International 2024 Henry Chang in Lukang
Leav Veng Hour represented Cambodia at Mister Friendship International 2023, winning the title among 18 candidates in Thailand. On December 8, 2024, he crowned his successor, Henry Chang from Taiwan, who became the first titleholder from his country. The 2024 competition included 17 candidates, with several special awards presented.
Shavkat Rakhmonov biography: 13 things about Kazakh UFC fighter born in Shor’chi, Uzbekistan
Shavkat Rakhmonov is an undefeated Kazakh mixed martial artist known as "Nomad," competing in the UFC welterweight division. With a background in MMA and combat sambo, he has a professional record of 19 wins, no losses. Born in Uzbekistan to Kazakh parents, he achieved amateur world and Asian titles from 2013 to 2015.
Bryan Battle biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Charlotte, North Carolina
Bryan Battle is an American mixed martial artist from Charlotte, North Carolina, currently with the UFC. He has a 12-2 professional record, competing in various weight divisions. Notable victories include wins at "The Ultimate Fighter" and UFC events. Bryan is married and became a father in 2021, turning 30 in 2024.
Kennedy Nzechukwu biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Imo, Nigeria
Kennedy Nzechukwu, a Nigerian mixed martial artist known as African Savage, competes in the UFC and hails from Imo, Nigeria. Standing 6'5", he has a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses. After training at Fortis MMA in Dallas, he transitioned between heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, achieving notable victories since his debut in 2016.
Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat crowns Miss Intercontinental 2024 Maria Cepero in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat from Thailand won the Miss Intercontinental 2023 title on December 15, 2023, in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt. On December 6, 2024, she returned as a judge and crowned Maria Cepero from Puerto Rico as her successor at the 52nd edition of the pageant, featuring 59 contestants.
58 Miss Intercontinental 2024 candidates competing in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt
Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat from Thailand won Miss Intercontinental 2023 on December 15, 2023, in Egypt. The runners-up included representatives from Mexico, Vietnam, Serbia, Colombia, Russia, and Sierra Leone. Chotjirawarachat will crown her successor on December 6, 2024, as 58 contestants compete for the title in the 52nd edition of the pageant.
