The clash between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been nothing short of captivating. Their journey began in kickboxing, and over the years, they transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA). Here’s a breakdown of their encounters: Glory of Heroes 1 (2016): In their first kickboxing bout at Glory of Heroes 1 in Shenzhen, China, Pereira emerged victorious via unanimous decision. This marked the beginning of their intense rivalry. Glory of Heroes 7 (2017): The rematch took place at Glory...
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is on a mission to secure a rematch with the newly crowned champion, Alex Pereira. Blachowicz, who believes he won their initial encounter, is eager to prove his superiority inside the Octagon. In July 2023, Jan Blachowicz welcomed Alex Pereira to the 205-pound division at UFC 291. The two warriors engaged in a closely contested battle that ultimately resulted in a split-decision victory for Pereira. Blachowicz, however, remains steadfast...
Hating Israel and hating America, in other words, go hand in hand.
Jon Jones, the legendary mixed martial artist, recently took to Twitter to share his thoughts on a potential matchup with Alex Pereira. Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, posed a thought-provoking question: If Pereira were to become the heavyweight champion, would fans consider him the Greatest of All Time (GOAT)? Alex Pereira stated- "If Alex P became champion of the heavyweight division, would you guys consider him the GOAT? Being back in the gym has...
After a successful career as a talent agent – representing Michael Parkinson, Ulrika Jonsson and Adam Ant – Melanie Cantor became disillusioned with TV. So she took up writing – and refused to give up on her passion. Sign up for Well Actually: a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessAt 61, after a decade writing four unpublished manuscripts and receiving hundreds of rejections from agents and publishers, Melanie Cantor got an email in 2019 from the literary agent Felicity Blunt. “It...
I wanted to share a few thoughts on the ongoing crisis and mess in Israel-Palestine and also on America's elite college campuses. First, a thought on the campus situation and this question of whether
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed concerns about where Palestinian civilians would go after Israel invaded the last refuge in Gaza. The government had made its position clear to Israel over the past day following the ground invasion, Mr Albanese said. “What we have done again is to communicate to Israel our opposition for a […]
Jordan Montgomery allowed just two runs over seven innings and Gabriel Moreno drove in the go-ahead run to lead the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks past the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Wednesday night.
On Wednesday mornings in Shelburne, five women gather to weave fibers symbolizing the tapestries of their lives. During a recent session, Nancy Rissler, 67, finished weaving a series of letters at the base of her loom, representing the first initials of her mother's 11 siblings. "Putting in the yarn, taking out the yarn, deciding what colors — it sort of reflects how we do life," Rissler said. "[It's] empowering that you can reflect." This is Weaving Your Story, a free weekly course at...
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have raised concerns over the trade of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by shipping consultancy
(The Center Square) – As University of Washington students walk through the campus's main thoroughfare to go to class, a sliver of grassy land has been taken up by a few pro-Palestinian protesters demanding an end to Israel's war on Gaza. This small group of UW students are joining other demonstrators on college campuses across the country in a wave of protests against Israel. Demonstrators are demanding their universities divest from the Jewish state. Approximately 1,000...