Brittney Griner biography: 13 things about basketball player born in Houston, Texas

Brittney Yevette Griner is a professional basketball player born in Houston, Texas, United States to Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner. Raymond is a Vietnam War veteran who became a deputy sheriff in Harris County, Texas. Including Brittney, Raymond and Sandra have four children together. Britney is the youngest. Brittney is 6'9" tall. Here are 13 … Continue reading Brittney Griner biography: 13 things about basketball player born in Houston, Texas

Brandon Vera retires after losing to Iran’s Amir Aliakbari at ‘ONE 164’ in Pasay City, Philippines

"The Truth" Brandon Vera, 45, of the Philippines and the United States has announced his retirement as a professional mixed martial artist. He is one of the only two Filipino MMA fighters who competed in both ONE Championship and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, United States to a Filipino mother and an … Continue reading Brandon Vera retires after losing to Iran’s Amir Aliakbari at ‘ONE 164’ in Pasay City, Philippines

Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw submits Tial Thang, wins $50K bonus at ‘ONE 164’ in Pasay, Philippines

"The Juggernaut" Jeremy Pacatiw, 26, of Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines has earned his second ONE Championship win. Training at Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, the Igorot mixed martial artist was one of the winners at "ONE 164" at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on December 3, 2022. "ONE … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw submits Tial Thang, wins $50K bonus at ‘ONE 164’ in Pasay, Philippines

Team Lakay’s Jhanlo Mark Sangiao earns 2nd ONE Championship win, $50K bonus at ‘ONE 164’ in Pasay, Philippines

"The Machine" Jhanlo Mark Sangiao, 20, of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines was one of the winners at "ONE 164". It marked the Igorot mixed martial artist's second victory in ONE Championship. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Sangiao was one of the nine Filipino MMA fighters who competed at "ONE 164", which was … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jhanlo Mark Sangiao earns 2nd ONE Championship win, $50K bonus at ‘ONE 164’ in Pasay, Philippines

Detroit, Michigan’s Jarred Brooks is new ONE Strawweight World Champion, decisions Joshua Pacio

"The Monkey God" Jarred Brooks, 29, is the new mixed martial arts champion of ONE Championship in the strawweight division. Fighting out of Detroit, Michigan, United States, he was one of the winners at "ONE 164". Featuring three Muay Thai contests and seven MMA matches, "ONE 164" was held at the SM Mall of Asia … Continue reading Detroit, Michigan’s Jarred Brooks is new ONE Strawweight World Champion, decisions Joshua Pacio

Russia’s Anatoly Malykhin is new ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion, breaks Reinier de Ridder’s undefeated record

Both "Sladkiy" Anatoly Malykhin, 34, of Kemerovo, Russia and "The Dutch Knight" Reinier de Ridder, 32, of Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands entered the ONE Championship cage at "ONE on Prime Video 5" as undefeated mixed martial artists. The Dutch MMA fighter was the martial arts organization's reigning MMA world champion in the light heavyweight division. … Continue reading Russia’s Anatoly Malykhin is new ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion, breaks Reinier de Ridder’s undefeated record

California’s Kade Ruotolo is still ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion

Kade Ruotolo, 19, of California, United States has successfully defended his ONE Championship belt for the first time. He is the martial arts organization's reigning world champion in submission grappling in the light division. On May 20, 2022, Ruotolo made his ONE Championship at "ONE 157" at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore where … Continue reading California’s Kade Ruotolo is still ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion

Florida Gators’ Jalen Kitna arrested by Gainesville Police Department

Jalen Kitna, 19, is a redshirt freshman quarterback of the Florida Gators, which represent the University of Florida in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, United States. His father Jon Kitna, 50, was a National Football League player from 1996 to 2013. Born and raised in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA, Jon has been the head coach of the football … Continue reading Florida Gators’ Jalen Kitna arrested by Gainesville Police Department

Matheus Scheffel, Dan Miragliotta, Ante Delija, Peter Murray (©Cooper Neill / PFL)

Dubrovnik, Croatia’s Ante Delija is 2022 PFL Heavyweight Champion, wins $1 million

"Walking Trouble" Ante Delija, 32, of Dubrovnik, Croatia is the heavyweight champion of the Professional Fighters League in the 2022 season. He now holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 23 wins and 5 losses. Featuring 11 professional MMA bouts and one amateur MMA bout, “PFL 10: 2022 Championships” was held at the Hulu … Continue reading Dubrovnik, Croatia’s Ante Delija is 2022 PFL Heavyweight Champion, wins $1 million

Brendan Loughnane (©Cooper Neill / PFL)

Manchester, England’s Brendan Loughnane is 2022 PFL Featherweight Champion, wins $1 million

Brendan Loughnane, 32, of Manchester, England is the featherweight champion of the Professional Fighters League in the 2022 season. He now holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 25 wins and 4 losses. Featuring 11 professional MMA bouts and one amateur MMA bout, “PFL 10: 2022 Championships” was held at the Hulu Theater at … Continue reading Manchester, England’s Brendan Loughnane is 2022 PFL Featherweight Champion, wins $1 million