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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lerone Murphy: From Manchester streets to UFC stardom – the making of 'The Miracle'
Image credit: Instragram Growing up in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, Lerone Murphy's childhood was a whirlwind of football, friends, and the occasional mischief. Living near Manchester United's iconic stadium meant the game was never far away. 'My childhood was crazy,' Murphy recalls. 'I used to love playing football, going out with friends. Sometimes we got into trouble, but it was fun. Football was a big part of my life.' But life in a deprived, rough area shaped him in ways beyond sport. 'It made me mentally resilient,' he says. 'I got into a lot of fights when I was younger, and that toughened me up.' For years, football seemed like his future—until a devastating knee injury at 16 changed everything. Playing in a cup final, Murphy suffered a serious blow. 'I blew my knee up, and that set me back,' he remembers. 'It took me away from sport altogether. Without that, I went down the wrong path.' Combat sports weren't initially on his radar, even though his uncle, Oliver Harrison, was a respected boxing trainer who worked with big names like Amir Khan. 'It was inspiring, seeing what he was doing,' Murphy says, 'but I never thought I'd be a fighter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like All August Trades Earn Luxury Rewards Vantage Markets IN Register Undo I just wanted to be a footballer.' That changed when a gym opened in Manchester. Training with his cousin, Murphy discovered mixed martial arts—and instantly connected with it. 'It was love at first sight,' he admits. 'I'd always been into combat through things like anime and Street Fighter, but I'd never tried it. Once I did, I was hooked.' Murphy turned professional in 2016, and within three years, he was making his UFC debut—a rapid rise built on relentless dedication. 'I train every day. I don't do anything else but train or think about fighting,' he says. 'That's why I've grown so quickly.' But perhaps the most pivotal moment of his life came in 2013, when he was 21. Leaving a barbershop, Murphy was shot—a brush with death that would alter his path forever. 'It was a dark time,' he admits. 'But it was also the moment that changed me. If that didn't happen, who knows what I'd be doing now. As strange as it sounds, I'm happy it happened because it put me on the path to MMA.' That life-altering event earned him the nickname 'The Miracle,' a badge of resilience he carries into every fight. 'It reminds me I can get through anything,' he says. 'Even if things don't go your way, it doesn't mean it's the end. You can turn things around if you stay resilient.' Training at Manchester Top Team has been key to his continued growth. Surrounded by high-level fighters chasing the same dreams, Murphy has refined his skills while staying loyal to the team that shaped him. 'It's good to have that environment,' he says. 'It keeps you sharp.' For young people facing tough times, Murphy's message is simple but heartfelt: 'There's always light at the end of the tunnel. It's never over until it's over. If you're still here, you can change your situation. Keep good people around you, lean on them, and cut out the bad influences. That's the main thing.' Looking ahead, Murphy's ambitions are crystal clear. 'My goal is to be UFC champion—and defend it in Manchester. That's my dream.' Watch Lerone Murphy in UFC 319 on 17th August from 7:30 AM IST live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi SD & HD , Sony Sports Ten 4 Tamil & Sony Sports Ten 4 Telugu. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Sinar Daily
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
No more carrying sick wife up four flights of stairs, viral elderly drink seller moves into landed home
Caprice, known for using his platform to spotlight social issues tracked down the couple and helped them relocate to a landed home, lifting the physical burden. By NURSYAHMINA ZAINAL 05 Aug 2025 04:17pm Ah Yauddin's hardship went viral after a video of him was shared on Instagram, showing how he tirelessly cared for his wife, who is wheelchair-bound due to stroke. - Photo: Instragram / @capricedaddycap SHAH ALAM – When Malaysian rapper Caprice discovered the heartbreaking situation of Ah Yauddin Iriqz, an elderly man who sells drinks at the night market, he did not hesitate to act. Ah Yauddin's hardship went viral after a video of him was shared on Instagram, showing how he tirelessly cared for his wife, who is wheelchair-bound due to stroke. Despite her condition, the man who is suffering from kidney disease continued selling drinks at Pasar Malam Pantai Dalam in Kuala Lumpur to support them both. What moved many even more was the fact that he had been carrying his wife up and down four flights of stairs every day in a walk-up flat with no lift. Caprice, known for using his platform to spotlight social issues, was among those who responded. He tracked down the couple and helped them relocate to a landed home, lifting the physical burden that had weighed on Ah Yauddin for years. Through his initiative, the first year of rent for the new home was fully paid off, giving the couple much-needed stability and peace of mind. But his compassion didn't stop there. Recognising the power of community, Caprice launched a crowdfunding campaign to allow the public to contribute, quickly turning one man's hardship into a shared mission of care and dignity. The response from the public was swift and heartwarming. Instagram users flooded the comments section with words of encouragement and praise. Instagram user @bellazazali wrote: 'MasyaaAllah tabarakallah. Just two days ago, I said in my heart that I hoped someone would help this uncle find a landed home. Subhanallah, the power of Allah — this uncle truly and sincerely loves his wife. Thank you so much, Caprice, for helping and using your platform so that all of us can come together to support him. This is the best content so far. Salute to you.' Another user, @ commented: 'From this uncle's story, we learn three things. First, that true love can last until paradise, InsyaAllah. Second, the importance of patience when facing trials. Third, the value of showing kindness to others. Thank you, Caprice.' User @hafizhamids also praised Caprice saying 'Allahuakbar. You made my day, Caprice. May all your efforts and kindness return to you and your family in the best of ways.' Donations began pouring in, alongside offers of help, messages of hope and expressions of unity. Caprice's gesture gave the elderly couple a fresh start in life. More than that, it sparked a wave of generosity, reminding Malaysians of the strength of compassion and the profound impact of helping others with a sincere heart.
The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I have 45 siblings and five step-mums – we grew up in a caravan with no aircon & I met my husband in a polygamous cult
GROWING up in a big family is one thing but this woman's childhood was unlike anything most people could imagine. Ashleigh Sandmire, 29, was raised in a secretive polygamous cult in the 3 Ashley Sandmire spoke about her experience on the We're All Insane podcast Credit: Youtube/ We're All Insane 3 Ashley Sandmire grew up in a polygamous cult Credit: Instragram/ ashleigh_sandmire 'There are probably more, maybe a little less, but we just stick with the number 45,' Ashleigh revealed on the Born in 'In winter my mum would turn the oven on and we'd all huddle around it for warmth,' she said. 'In summer, it was just hot and sticky but that's all we knew.' Read more on polygamy Ashleigh's mum was wife number two and had 12 children of her own. She says babies were born close together, sometimes just months apart from different mothers. Ashleigh said: 'I have a sister who's 10 months older than me from one mum and another sister 10 months younger from a different mum." At just two years old, Ashleigh's family began to splinter. Most read in Fabulous Several of her father's wives left, but her mum stayed. They later moved to Life there was strict and isolated. The family followed the Book of Mormon alongside the Bible and believed in 'plural marriage', where men could take multiple wives but women were expected to be entirely obedient. She explained that whilst many people think the LDS church still practices polygamy, they no longer do, as this has been broken off from the religion. However, smaller communities in Utah would still practice this. Ashleigh said of the polygamous community: "It's such a high demand religion and I would honestly say it's a cult because you have been told since you're a child all these things and you can't even think for yourself." Ashleigh said she grew up alongside Warren Jeffs community, shown in Sister Wives. 'From the outside, people think of Warren Jeffs and the FLDS group, like the women in bonnets and long dresses,' Ashleigh said. 'But the polygamy I grew up in wasn't like that. We dressed like everyone else, people in Utah probably spoke to polygamists without even realising it.' Children were expected to fall in line. Ashleigh said: 'My mum was just 17 when she married my dad, who was 41.' If a man wanted to 'court' you, he'd ask your dad and if he said yes, you didn't really get a choice. As Ashleigh grew older, she started to question the way she was raised. At 16, tragedy struck her 14-year-old brother took his own life – something that still haunts her today. She said: 'My life has never been the same. 'I was grieving, suicidal, and felt completely disconnected from my parents. There was no space for feelings, there were just too many of us. By that time, Ashleigh had already met Paul, a boy from the same faith. She said: "I met my husband in the same polygamist religion I grew up in. 'I always feared I'd be married off to some old man. The couple began dating when Ashleigh was 17. "We were planning on living polygamy, we were going to have sister wives." But they'd soon decided against it. Despite opposition from some of Paul's family, who branded her 'immodest', he proposed just after she graduated high school. 'Paul had to ask my dad for permission,' Ashleigh said. 'My dad was thrilled – Paul was in the same religion and made decent money. He was like, 'Take her!'' Ashleigh admitted she always struggled with Mormonism and didn't necessarily want to live this life but was taught "if you were to leave you will be damned for it". She added: "we didn't feel like we had a choice". Today, Ashleigh has left the religion behind and built a new life. She shares insights into her family life on her Instagram Ashleigh said she is still close to some of her siblings, though with 45 of them, she admits it's impossible to keep track of everyone. 'I like to joke I grew up in a divorced family, but on another level,' she said. 'I had all these other mums and siblings coming and going, it was confusing and heart breaking as a child.' Now, with a husband who chose her for love and a life of her own making, Ashleigh says she finally feels free. 3 Ashley met her husband at 17 years old Credit: Instagram/ Ashleigh_sandmire What is Mormonism? A MORMON is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was founded in 19th century America and has around 16 million followers around the world. Mormonism came to the UK in 1837 and has around 190,000 members. Mormons believe that other Christian churches have gone astray and theirs is a restoration of the Church as The Mormon church was created by a man called Joseph Smith, and later was developed by Brigham Young, who moved with the new Mormons to Salt Lake City in 1847. Mormonism is centred on strong traditional family life and values. And 'sins' such as gambling, smoking, drinking alcohol, drugs, tea, coffee, homosexuality, pornography, and sex outside of marriage are forbidden. Mormons hold fast to the belief that God has a physical presence and is married and can have children. They also believe that mankind can become gods after they die. The tradition was stopped, however, over a century ago and mainstream churches even excommunicate anyone who practices it. Despite this, many people still hold the misconception that all Mormons are involved in polygamous relationships. That being said, there are fundamentalist offshoots of the mainstream Mormon Church which still continue to practice polygamy.
Scottish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I have 45 siblings and five step-mums – we grew up in a caravan with no aircon & I met my husband in a polygamous cult
Ashleigh always feared she'd be married off to an old man FULL HOUSE I have 45 siblings and five step-mums – we grew up in a caravan with no aircon & I met my husband in a polygamous cult Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GROWING up in a big family is one thing but this woman's childhood was unlike anything most people could imagine. Ashleigh Sandmire, 29, was raised in a secretive polygamous cult in the US where her father had six wives and an astonishing 45 children. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ashley Sandmire spoke about her experience on the We're All Insane podcast Credit: Youtube/ We're All Insane 3 Ashley Sandmire grew up in a polygamous cult Credit: Instragram/ ashleigh_sandmire 'There are probably more, maybe a little less, but we just stick with the number 45,' Ashleigh revealed on the We're All Insane podcast on Youtube. Born in Utah and raised in Nevada, Ashleigh's earliest memories are of chaotic life in sweltering caravans with no air conditioning and no proper heating. 'In winter my mum would turn the oven on and we'd all huddle around it for warmth,' she said. 'In summer, it was just hot and sticky but that's all we knew.' Ashleigh's mum was wife number two and had 12 children of her own. She says babies were born close together, sometimes just months apart from different mothers. Ashleigh said: 'I have a sister who's 10 months older than me from one mum and another sister 10 months younger from a different mum." At just two years old, Ashleigh's family began to splinter. Several of her father's wives left, but her mum stayed. They later moved to Utah as her dad tried to set up his own polygamous community in a remote mountain town. Life there was strict and isolated. The family followed the Book of Mormon alongside the Bible and believed in 'plural marriage', where men could take multiple wives but women were expected to be entirely obedient. She explained that whilst many people think the LDS church still practices polygamy, they no longer do, as this has been broken off from the religion. However, smaller communities in Utah would still practice this. Ashleigh said of the polygamous community: "It's such a high demand religion and I would honestly say it's a cult because you have been told since you're a child all these things and you can't even think for yourself." Ashleigh said she grew up alongside Warren Jeffs community, shown in Sister Wives. 'From the outside, people think of Warren Jeffs and the FLDS group, like the women in bonnets and long dresses,' Ashleigh said. 'But the polygamy I grew up in wasn't like that. We dressed like everyone else, people in Utah probably spoke to polygamists without even realising it.' Children were expected to fall in line. Ashleigh said: 'My mum was just 17 when she married my dad, who was 41.' If a man wanted to 'court' you, he'd ask your dad and if he said yes, you didn't really get a choice. As Ashleigh grew older, she started to question the way she was raised. At 16, tragedy struck her 14-year-old brother took his own life – something that still haunts her today. She said: 'My life has never been the same. 'I was grieving, suicidal, and felt completely disconnected from my parents. There was no space for feelings, there were just too many of us. By that time, Ashleigh had already met Paul, a boy from the same faith. She said: "I met my husband in the same polygamist religion I grew up in. 'I always feared I'd be married off to some old man. The couple began dating when Ashleigh was 17. "We were planning on living polygamy, we were going to have sister wives." But they'd soon decided against it. Despite opposition from some of Paul's family, who branded her 'immodest', he proposed just after she graduated high school. 'Paul had to ask my dad for permission,' Ashleigh said. 'My dad was thrilled – Paul was in the same religion and made decent money. He was like, 'Take her!'' Ashleigh admitted she always struggled with Mormonism and didn't necessarily want to live this life but was taught "if you were to leave you will be damned for it". She added: "we didn't feel like we had a choice". Today, Ashleigh has left the religion behind and built a new life. She shares insights into her family life on her Instagram @ashleigh_sandmire. Ashleigh said she is still close to some of her siblings, though with 45 of them, she admits it's impossible to keep track of everyone. 'I like to joke I grew up in a divorced family, but on another level,' she said. 'I had all these other mums and siblings coming and going, it was confusing and heart breaking as a child.' Now, with a husband who chose her for love and a life of her own making, Ashleigh says she finally feels free. 3 Ashley met her husband at 17 years old Credit: Instagram/ Ashleigh_sandmire
Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Perth Now
Indonesian volcano claims another tourist in horror fall
Another hiker has fallen on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani, just weeks after a young Brazilian woman died on the same treacherous trail, raising fresh concerns over safety on the active volcano's steep and unforgiving terrain. Swiss climber Benedikt Emmenegger, 46, was descending the mountain with his daughter and a local porter on Tuesday when he slipped on a steep slope at around 11.25am. The fall left him stranded, unable to move and in need of urgent help — eerily echoing the fate of Juliana Marins, the 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who plummeted to her death in June after falling into a ravine during a group hike. But unlike Ms Marins, Mr Emmenegger was rescued in time. 'We, along with the medical team, have already moved to provide assistance,' said Yarman, head of the Mount Rinjani National Park. Dramatic footage shows Mr Emmenegger lying on a mat, wrapped in a gold thermal blanket, with his daughter kneeling beside him. Rescue teams administered first aid at the scene before stretchering him to a helicopter evacuation point, reported. Swiss climber Benedikt Emmenegger. Credit: Facebook / Jelajah Bumi Lombok Swiss climber Benedikt Emmenegger tragically fell while climbing Mount Rinjani. Credit: Facebook / Jelajah Bumi Lombok 'The helicopter has been prepared and has flown to the evacuation point. Hopefully, the weather cooperates,' Yarman said. Authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of the Swiss climber's injuries. He had reportedly set out to reach the volcano's famed sulphur lake, Segara Anak, via a hazardous route known to be particularly risky during humid or rainy conditions. Mount Rinjani, located on the island of Lombok, is Indonesia's second-highest volcano and a magnet for tourists, though increasingly one with a deadly reputation. Standing at 3,700 metres, the site has claimed lives and caused serious injuries due to its unstable slopes and unpredictable weather. Last month's death of Ms Marins prompted criticism from her family, who accused Indonesian authorities of 'serious negligence' during what they said was a bungled rescue effort. Juliana Marins fall Credit: Juliana Marins/Instragram / Instragram Although Ms Marins was spotted alive by a drone after falling 500 metres into a ravine, fog and difficult terrain delayed efforts to reach her, and she died before help arrived. Juliana Marins was found lifeless days after falling during a volcano trek. Credit: Juliana Marins/Instagram / Instagram Mr Emmenegger's survival offers a stark contrast — and a rare lucky break on a mountain that has fast earned a deadly reputation.
