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A CAGE fighter says he is fed up of being teased by other hardmen — because he is called Taylor Swift.

The rising MMA star, 21, got so annoyed with having the same name as the world’s biggest pop star he considered getting it legally changed.

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A cage fighter is fed up of being teased because he is called Taylor Swift[/caption]

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MMA star Taylor, 21, has considered getting his name legally changed[/caption]

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The Brit fighter has 1,500 Instagram fans, including Swifties who clicked him in error[/caption]

But now he has vowed to Shake It Off and reckons the chart-topping billionaire, 35, could be the key to helping him turn professional.

The 6ft lightweight fighter and electrical apprentice has won three of his four bouts since starting the sport 14 months ago.

Taylor, from Cheltenham, Gloucs, told The Sun: “Even at weigh-ins, people start laughing.

“The worst part is when the announcer is reading out the names before a fight.

“People ask if I’m serious when I tell them my name. It gets a laugh when I’m going through airport security and on the door at clubs.”

The rock and rap loving lad has 1,500 Instagram fans, including Swifties who clicked him in error.

He added: “The name will help. A big part of the sport is about social media and sales. It’s hard to become a pro, so everything helps.”

But he is not a Swiftie himself, saying: “I don’t think I could even name three of her songs.”

GRIEVING families prayed for peace yesterday as a vast military cemetery laid bare Ukraine’s war losses.

The embattled nation is now estimated to have lost about 100,000 troops — more than the capacity of Wembley Stadium — in the 35 months since the start of Vladimir Putin’s invasion.

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This vast military cemetery lays bare Ukraine’s war losses[/caption]

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100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died since the Russian invasion in 2022[/caption]

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Blue and yellow flags mark graves and faces on tombs[/caption]

Russia has lost up to double that number as its ruthless president pours more men into assaults along Eastern Ukraine’s blood-soaked front line.

But the tyrant has calculated he will eventually win the war as he has more men to toss into the meat grinder than his enemy.

And Ukraine’s toll has now become impossible to hide at military cemeteries across the war-weary nation.

At Kharkiv Cemetery Number 18 yesterday, grieving loved ones braved bone-chilling cold to silently pay their respects.

Flags marked out a yellow and blue sea of sacrifice alongside endless rows of grey stone tombstones etched with the smiling faces of the fallen.

Previously, a few dozen soldiers who died in Russia’s first Donbas incursion in 2014 made up a corner of the graveyard.

But after the February 2022 invasion, their ranks expanded as far as the eye can see to 6,000 in just one cemetery.

Dmytro Neznamov and his elderly mother lit a candle at the war grave of his cousin Andrey Levtesov yesterday.

He told The Sun: “He was an artillery gunner killed by a Russian drone when he tried to save the crew of a tank.

“He was a builder before the war but joined up to defend his country when the Russians invaded and was 46 when he died in June last year.

“His family remember him as a man with a warm heart. But now he’s here with all the others, thanks to Putin.”

The Russian tyrant has said he is ready to negotiate — although hopes were dashed last night when Russia said it would deploy its superfast Oreshnik missiles to Belarus, close to Ukraine’s northern border.

Dmytro said: “We want this war to end. You can see we have lost too many good men.

“I’m proud of Andrey and men like him, but it’s time for the killing to stop.”

About 51,000 Ukrainians are missing, with more than 40,000 civilians dead and wounded.

Defence analyst Paul Beaver told The Sun: “Russia has the huge manpower advantage and a leader with no regard for the human cost to his own people.

“It’s a proper meat grinder.”

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The tombstones of fallen Ukrainian soldiers[/caption]

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The headstone of a soldier who died in the opening months of the conflict[/caption]

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Ukrainian flags stand over the graves[/caption]

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Wreaths and flowers are left to pay respects[/caption]

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Nick Parker in Ukraine[/caption]

RTE viewers were all left overjoyed as Dancing With The Stars had its fan “favourite” movie week tonight.

The hit RTE show returned tonight with 10 celebrities all hoping to impress judges and viewers by dancing to their favourite movies.

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Tonight was movie week on Dancing with the Stars[/caption]

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Viewers flocked to social media to gush over the dances[/caption]

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Rhys McClenaghan topped the leaderboard tonight[/caption]

Tonight was movie week on Dancing With The Stars, which saw the celebrities dance to some of their favourite movies in hopes to make it through to next week’s show.

Kicking off the night was Aishah Akorede and her pro dancer Robert Rowiński.

The pair danced a sultry Cha Cha Cha to Rescue Me from the movie Sister Act – receiving a final score of 24.

They were followed by an energetic American Smooth performed by Gearóid Farrelly and his pro partner Stephen Vincent.

Gearóid was firmly in charcter as the artful dodger from Oliver, which nabbed them a final score of 22.

Next up was lip syncing sensation Kayleigh Trappe, who rocked the audience and viewers with her Aristocrats performance of a Quickstep.

Their song of choice was the Aristocrats theme which bagged them a final score of 21.

Jack Woolley frightened viewers with his Tango to a song by Lady Gaga from Joker: folie à deux.

Jack came in with a terrific final score from the judges of 23.

Ireland’s favourite weather woman, Joanna Donnelly and her pro partner Maciej Zieba stepped out tonight for a ballroom dance.

Joanne floated as she did her ballroom jig to Mrs Robinson from the movie The Graduate.

Next was Elaine Crowley and her dance partner Denys Samson, who brought the camp and volume with their rendition of You Can’t Stop The Beat from Hairspray.

Their energetic jive gave her a final judge score of 18.

Mrs Brown’s Boys star Danny O’Carroll gave a jaw-dropping performance as he embodied a Gladiator hunk from the movie Gladiator.

They knocked out a Pasodoble to the song that had them come in with a score of 25.

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Coming in high from all nine’s last week was Yasmin Seky and her partner Simone Arena.

They embodied characters from the popular Disney movie Moana and knocked it out of the park with their Contemporary Ballroom.

Yasmin’s dance set to How Far I’ll Go came in with a score of 26 from the judges.

Thundering onto the screen next was Kevin Dundon as Shrek where he danced to the song I’m A Believer.

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His Jive received mixed reviews from each judge as he scored a respectable 8.

Rounding off the performances tonight was Olympian Rhys McClenaghan with his partner Laura Nolan.

Rhys’ performance came in just one score off a near perfect 30, as he and Laura finished with two 10s and a 9, getting 29.

RTE viewers flocked to social media to share their love for Movie Week and raved about the standard of each dance.

As tonight’s show began, One viewer tweeted: “My favourite week on #DWTSIRL has arrived!“

Liam wrote: “The standard is so high tonight! Love Movie week!”

Another viewer calling out some low scoring said: “Scores not exactly reflecting the feedback.”

MANCHESTER UNITED secured a hard-fought three points against Fulham.

Lisandro Martinez’s deflected strike proved to be the difference in what was the Red Devils’ only shot on target all game.

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Lisandro Martinez’s deflected effort was enough to give United three points[/caption]

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Alejandro Garnacho struggled amid rumours he could leave the club[/caption]

Harry Maguire impressed but Alejandro Garnacho once again failed to impress in what could have been his Man Utd farewell amid rumours linking him with Napoli and Chelsea.

Here is how SunSport rated the individual performances.

Andre Onana – 7

Good save low down to his left to keep out an Alex Iwobi shot early doors.

Other than that he was barely tested but no glaring errors mean it is a step in the right direction for the Red Devils No1.

Diogo Dalot – 6

Had a difficult time in the first half up against Iwobi who was Fulham‘s main attacking threat.

Switched to the left flank in the second half and supported Garnacho without posing much of a threat.

Matthijs de Ligt – 8

Another strong showing at the back from the Dutchman. Without his support for Dalot, Fulham may have created a goal down United’s right-hand side.

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Harry Maguire – 9

A superb defensive display from the England star who has been one of United’s best players since Amorim took charge.

Pulled off a brilliant header at the back post to deny Rodrigo Muniz a certain goal.

Lisandro Martinez – 8

Superb last-ditch tackle to prevent Emile Smith Rowe from shooting as he burst through on goal.

His goal had a big slice of luck as it was deflected past Bernd Leno but credit to him for having the audacity to shoot.

Noussair Mazraoui – 7

Solid at the back and tried to get forward when he could. United looked more balance with him on the left and Dalot on the right, although the pair swapped at half-time.

Manuel Ugarte – 6

Showed some nice touches and was a bit of a menace in the middle – in a positive and negative sense. Kept a close eye on Smith Rowe and allowed him no time on the ball.

Booked for a foul on Adama Traore and was taken off shortly afterwards with an injury.

Bruno Fernandes – 5

Not at his best. Barely saw the ball in the first half and was not very effective when he did get it.

Amad Diallo – 6

Looked bright on the ball and United’s only real outlet going forward.

He worked tirelessly and pressed really well – his hard work paid off when he found the back of the net in stoppage time but his effort was chalked off.

Alejandro Garnacho – 3

Was cautious on the ball and ran into blind alleys too often. Final ball let him down on the rare occasion he did manage to beat a defender.

Rasmus Hojlund – 4

His hold up play is nowhere near good enough for this system or for a club like United.

He was too gung-ho at times and his erratic nature meant linking up with Amad and Garnacho proved difficult.

Hauled off before the hour mark which says it all about his performance.

Subs:

Leny Yoro (for De Ligt, 58mins) – 6

A more assured display given his shaky start to life in the Premier League.

Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 58mins) – 5

Like Hojlund he had a difficult time holding the ball up but United improved with him on the pitch.

Toby Collyer (for Ugarte, 76mins ) – 6

Solid display again from the youngster who was often in the right position to clear, including one on the line to stop a Joachim Andersen header from going in.

Kobbie Mainoo (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6

Provided energy in midfield and shored things up alongside Collyer.

A brilliant one-two with Amad set up the winger to score before VAR ruled Amad offside.

Tyrell Malacia (for Mazraoui, 80mins) – 6

Brought on in an unfamiliar right wing-back role but did what was needed to see out the clean sheet.

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LISANDRO MARTINEZ’S deflected strike sealed a vital win for Manchester United at Fulham.

The game looked to be heading for a draw before the defender lashed home a shot in the 78th minute.

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Lisandro Martinez’s deflected shot sealed a 1-0 win for Man Utd at Fulham[/caption]

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The defender pounced with just over 10 minutes left to seal victory[/caption]

The ball took a wicked deflection off a Fulham player though before looping over Bernd Leno into the back of the net.

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