"El Pantera" Yair Rodríguez, 30, of Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico is now an Ultimate Fighting Championship champion. The Mexican professional mixed martial artist was one of the winners at "UFC 284". Featuring 13 bouts, "UFC 284" was held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on February 12, 2023. In the co-main event of the evening, … Continue reading Chihuahua, Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez is interim UFC Featherweight Champion
Simalungun, North Sumatra’s Jeka Saragih is Indonesia’s 1st UFC fighter
"Si Tendangan Maut" Jeka Saragih, 28, of Simalungun, North Sumatra, Indonesia signed an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract on February 8, 2023. This made him the first ever Indonesian mixed martial artist to become an official UFC fighter. Saragih was born in Bah Pasunsang, Raya, Simalungun. He is 5'8" tall and he competes in the lightweight … Continue reading Simalungun, North Sumatra’s Jeka Saragih is Indonesia’s 1st UFC fighter
‘Marlowe’ star Liam Neeson: Conor McGregor gives Ireland a bad name
Liam Neeson, 70, was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland while Conor McGregor, 34, was born in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland. The former is not a big fan of the latter. Training at Straight Blast Gym Ireland in Dublin, McGregor is the first mixed martial artist to hold Ultimate Fighting Championship titles in two weight classes simultaneously. … Continue reading ‘Marlowe’ star Liam Neeson: Conor McGregor gives Ireland a bad name
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios avoids conviction despite pleading guilty to assaulting Chiara Passari
Tennis star Nicholas "Nick" Hilmy Kyrgios, 27, was born in Canberra, Australia to a Greek father and a Malay mother. Model Chiara Passari, 23, was born in Brisbane, Australia to Italian parents. In 2020, Kyrgios became Passari's boyfriend. On January 10, 2021, he tried to leave her during an argument outside her apartment in Kingston, Australia … Continue reading Australia’s Nick Kyrgios avoids conviction despite pleading guilty to assaulting Chiara Passari
Bangkok, Thailand’s Shannon Wiratchai earns 9th ONE Championship win at ‘ONE Friday Fights 3’
"OneShin" Shannon Wiratchai (ชนนภัทร วิรัชชัย), 34, of Bangkok, Thailand is back in action after going on hiatus for more than two years. He was one of the winners at the ONE Championship event "ONE Friday Fights 3". Featuring one kickboxing contests, three mixed martial arts matches and seven Muay Thai fights, "ONE Friday Fights 3" was … Continue reading Bangkok, Thailand’s Shannon Wiratchai earns 9th ONE Championship win at ‘ONE Friday Fights 3’
BLACKPINK meets Roger Federer in Paris, France, performs with Gautier Capuçon, Daniel Lozakovich
BLACKPINK's "Jisoo" Kim Ji-soo, 28, "Jennie" Jennie Kim, 27, "Rosé" Roseanne Park, 25, and "Lisa" Lalisa Manobal, 25, were in Paris, France recently. The South Korean girl group performed at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes charity concert in Paris on January 25, 2023. Organized by Brigitte Macron, 69, the wife of France's president Emmanuel Macron, 45, … Continue reading BLACKPINK meets Roger Federer in Paris, France, performs with Gautier Capuçon, Daniel Lozakovich
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya rematch is ‘UFC 287’ main event in Miami, Florida
"Poatan" Alex Pereira, 35, of São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil is the reigning middleweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Brazilian mixed martial artist won the title by dethroning then champion "The Last Stylebender" Israel Adesanya, 33, of Auckland, New Zealand at "UFC 281" on November 12, 2022. Born in São Bernardo … Continue reading Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya rematch is ‘UFC 287’ main event in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida to host ‘UFC 287’; Jorge Masvidal vs Gilbert Burns is co-main event
Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal, 38, of Miami, Florida, United States is currently ranked the 11th challenger in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ranked fifth is Gilbert "Durinho" Burns, 36, of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On April 8, 2023, Masvidal and Burns will co-headline "UFC 287" in Miami. In the co-main event of … Continue reading Miami, Florida to host ‘UFC 287’; Jorge Masvidal vs Gilbert Burns is co-main event
Australia’s Antonio Caruso to fight Canada’s Anthony Romero at PFL Challenger Series 2023 in Orlando, Florida
"The Spartan" Antonio Caruso, 32, of Adelaide, Australia is currently training in Orlando, Florida, United States. The Italian-Greek-Australian mixed martial artist is set to fight again after more than two years. Caruso will participate in the Professional Fighters League's eight-night competition called the PFL Challenger Series. The fights will stream exclusively on Fubo Sports, the live, … Continue reading Australia’s Antonio Caruso to fight Canada’s Anthony Romero at PFL Challenger Series 2023 in Orlando, Florida
Air Force Reserve is sponsor of $1 million title fight at PFL World Championship 2023
The Professional Fighters League has reached an expanded agreement with Air Force Reserve to partner for a fourth consecutive season. Under the deal, AFR will serve as the presenting sponsor for one of the $1 million title fights at the 2023 PFL World Championship and one of the upcoming 2023 PFL Regular Season events. Formed … Continue reading Air Force Reserve is sponsor of $1 million title fight at PFL World Championship 2023
