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Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, tragically passes away at 29 after a fatal bus accident

Tragic news has emerged from Brazil that Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has passed away at the age of 29. MMA Fighting has confirmed that Colares was hit by a bus on Monday morning while returning home from training in Rio de Janeiro. The fighter was rushed to Hospital Rocha Faria in Campo Grande but, unfortunately, he did not survive the accident and was … Continue reading Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, tragically passes away at 29 after a fatal bus accident

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Brasil aspired to emulate Marta in soccer, but found solace in MMA instead at UFC Kansas City

Bruna Brasil, a UFC Kansas City newcomer, recounts her journey from aspiring soccer player to professional MMA fighter. Growing up in Paranavai, Brasil had dreams of following in the footsteps of Brazilian soccer legend Marta, and found success as a teenager with Foz Cataratas, a prominent soccer club in Brazil. However, after being released from her contract and struggling to make ends meet, she decided … Continue reading Brasil aspired to emulate Marta in soccer, but found solace in MMA instead at UFC Kansas City

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UFC light heavyweight contenders gear up to face Alex Pereira as he enters the division

Alex Pereira has a myriad of options available for his forthcoming UFC debut in the light heavyweight category. He recently expressed his interest in transitioning from the 185-pound division to the 205-pound division. This announcement has received positive feedback from various prominent fighters, including Jamahal Hill, the reigning UFC champion in the weight category. In an interesting turn of events, Hill and Pereira have previously … Continue reading UFC light heavyweight contenders gear up to face Alex Pereira as he enters the division

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