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Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial artist (born 1987)
Alex Sandro Silva Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and former UFC Middleweight Champion. As of 19 September 2026, he is #3 in the Meta UFC light heavyweight rankings, #4 in the Meta UFC heavyweight rankings and as of 22 September 2026, he is #10 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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American businessman (born 1969)
Dana Frederick White Jr. is an American businessman who is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts organization. In 2025, White's net worth was estimated at over $600 million by Forbes.
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French mixed martial artist (born 1990)
Ciryl Romain Gane is a French professional mixed martial artist, actor, and former Muay Thai fighter. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. A professional since 2014, Gane has also formerly competed for TKO Major League MMA where he was the Heavyweight Champion. As of September 22, 2026, he is #11 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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