Team Lakay fighters fight the same? Ask Mark Sangiao

Fighting out of Australia and Vietnam, reigning ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Martin "The Situ-Asian" Nguyen believes that Team Lakay fighters have the same fighting styles. But Team Lakay founder and head coach Mark "The Machine" Sangiao disagrees. Nguyen has faced two Team Lakay fighters. The Vietnamese-Australian fighter defeated Edward "The Ferocious"Kelly and former … Continue reading Team Lakay fighters fight the same? Ask Mark Sangiao

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio not intimidated by undefeated Thai opponent

Representing Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, 22, was an undefeated professional mixed martial artist from late 2013 to mid-2016. With much preparation and confidence, he is unfazed as he faces an undefeated Thai opponent at "ONE: Reign of Kings" on July 27, 2018. Pacio joined ONE Championship in 2016. In … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio not intimidated by undefeated Thai opponent

‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ results: Kevin Belingon vs Martin Nguyen, Shannon Wiratchai vs Shinya Aoki in Manila, Philippines

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Reign of Kings” Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: July 27, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD Sor Rey (Cambodia) vs “The Stalker” Xie Bin (China) DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER:  XIE BIN METHOD: Submission via Guillotine Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:55 of Round 1 REFEREE: Yuji Shimada Rene … Continue reading ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ results: Kevin Belingon vs Martin Nguyen, Shannon Wiratchai vs Shinya Aoki in Manila, Philippines

Martin Nguyen vs Conor McGregor

Martin "The Situ-Asian" Nguyen, 29, of Australia and Vietnam and Conor "The Notorious" McGregor, 30, of Ireland have one thing in common. They are the first ever two-division world champions of their respective promotions. McGregor became the UFC Featherweight Champion on December 12, 2015 by defeating Jose Aldo, 31, of Brazil at "UFC 194." Still … Continue reading Martin Nguyen vs Conor McGregor

Chatri Sityodtong explains Eduard Folayang’s 2 undefeated Russian opponents

After defeating an undefeated Russian opponent, Eduard "Landslide" Folayang from Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines is facing yet another undefeated fighter from Russia. In a recent interview with ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, I asked him if it was just coincidental. Folayang reigned as the ONE Lightweight World Champion from November 11, 2016 to … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong explains Eduard Folayang’s 2 undefeated Russian opponents

‘LFA 46’ results: James Nakashima vs Kyle Stewart

https://www.facebook.com/279910592341290/photos/a.390647264600955/687196384946040/?type=3&theater Promotion: Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Title: “LFA 46” Venue: Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa, Cabazon, California, United States Date: July 20, 2018 POSTLIMINARY CARD 1. Armando Villareal vs Thomas Blair DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER: ARMANDO VILLAREAL METHOD: Unanimous Decision ROUNDS: 3 PRELIMINARY CARD 2. Adi Alic vs Terrell Hobbs DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER: ADI ALIC METHOD: Technical Knockout via Strikes … Continue reading ‘LFA 46’ results: James Nakashima vs Kyle Stewart

2018 Spanish Super Cup to take place in Morocco before ‘Brave 14’

https://www.facebook.com/RFEF/photos/a.501988295030.310752.211372260030/10154701849455031/?type=1&theater For the first time, the Supercopa de España or the Spanish Super Cup will be held outside Spain. The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) has confirmed plans to stage in Tangier, Morocco the 32nd edition of the annual football super cup contested by the winners of the previous season's La Liga and Copa del Rey competitions. The 2018 Spanish Super Cup will take place at … Continue reading 2018 Spanish Super Cup to take place in Morocco before ‘Brave 14’

Brave CF releases complete ‘Brave 14’ fight card

Brave Combat Federation has released the complete fight card for "Brave 14," which will take place at the Omnisports Indoor Club in Tangier, Morocco on August 18, 2018. This makes the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts organization the first global promotion to host an MMA event in Africa. Featuring eight bouts, "Brave 14" is held under … Continue reading Brave CF releases complete ‘Brave 14’ fight card

Felipe Efrain not impressed by Frans Mlambo’s ‘Brave 13: Europe Evolution’ performance

On June 9, 2018, Frans “The Black Mamba” Mlambo, 27, of Dublin, Ireland failed to dethrone reigning Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, of the Philippines at “Brave 13: Europe Evolution” at the SSE arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Unimpressed by Mlambo’s performance is his former opponent Felipe Efrain, 24, of Sao … Continue reading Felipe Efrain not impressed by Frans Mlambo’s ‘Brave 13: Europe Evolution’ performance

Felipe Efrain is 1st Brazilian MMA fighter to compete in Morocco

Fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Felipe Efrain, 24, is set to make history at "Brave 14" on August 18, 2018. He will be the first Brazilian mixed martial artist to compete in Morocco. Taking place at the Omnisports Indoor Club in Tangier, Morocco, "Brave 14" makes Brave Combat Federation the first global MMA promotion to hold an event … Continue reading Felipe Efrain is 1st Brazilian MMA fighter to compete in Morocco