The nine pairs of mixed martial artists on the "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" card had their face-offs during the public weigh-ins at the Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 14, 2019. Three of the 18 fighters missed weight. Marking Brave Combat Federation's first ever Philippine event, … Continue reading [PHOTOS] ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ weigh-ins: 3 fighters miss weight
5 reasons to watch Brave CF’s Philippine debut ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Brave Combat Federation will start off 2019 with a bang. The promotion will land for the first time in the Philippines for Brave 22: Storm of Warriors, this Friday, at the iconic Mall of Asia Arena. In the main event, local hero and Bantamweight champion Stephen Loman goes for his third straight title defense against … Continue reading 5 reasons to watch Brave CF’s Philippine debut ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Resorts World Manila to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ public weigh-ins
The traditional ceremonial weigh-ins for "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" is set to take place on March 14, 2019 on the eve of the historical fight night. The famous Resorts World Manila will host the event, which gives fans a last glimpse of their heroes before the groundbreaking Brave Combat Federation event to be held … Continue reading Resorts World Manila to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ public weigh-ins
Brave CF champ Stephen Loman shares Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao’s advice
Founded by Mark Sangiao, Team Lakay believes that being a champion is not a luck a person is born with but it is something one has to train hard for. This is the lodestar of the team's mixed martial artists including Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23. In an exclusive interview, I asked … Continue reading Brave CF champ Stephen Loman shares Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao’s advice
Mark Sangiao reacts to recent ONE Championship decision results against Team Lakay fighters
Mark Sangiao reaped the harvest of his mentoring efforts when Team Lakay entered 2019 with five reigning mixed martial arts champions. But early this year, the team lost two of its five belts both due to decision, which caused debates in the MMA community. On January 19, 2019, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, defended the ONE … Continue reading Mark Sangiao reacts to recent ONE Championship decision results against Team Lakay fighters
Mark Sangiao explains why Team Lakay’s Crisanto Pitpitunge is not on ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ card
Training out of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines, Crisanto “The Slugger” Pitpitunge, 31, is one of the Filipino mixed martial artists who previously competed in Brave Combat Federation. But in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion's first Philippine event titled "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," the MMA fighter, who is also a police officer, is not on … Continue reading Mark Sangiao explains why Team Lakay’s Crisanto Pitpitunge is not on ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ card
How Mark Alcoba prepared for ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ fight against Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw
Representing UGB MMA, Mark “The Ruthless” Alcoba, 27, has a tough task to do at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," Bahrain-based mixed martial artist promotion Brave Combat Federation's first Philippine event. He will battle it out with fellow Filipino fighter Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw, 22. Pacatiw is training out of Team Lakay, one of the … Continue reading How Mark Alcoba prepared for ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ fight against Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw
Brave CF to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ open workouts featuring Stephen Loman, Elias Boudegzdame, Cian Cowley, John Brewin
Brave Combat Federation's first fight week in 2019 is underway as fighters from all over the world have touched down in the Philippines to take part in the groundbreaking “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors.” Before the fight night, some of the brightest stars on the fight card will lighten up the Resort World Manila in … Continue reading Brave CF to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ open workouts featuring Stephen Loman, Elias Boudegzdame, Cian Cowley, John Brewin
Top Philippine officials welcome H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa spent the week in the Philippines to oversee the final preparations for "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," Brave Combat Federation's first ever event in the country. He met with top Filipino officials to discuss his vision for MMA and the role the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion … Continue reading Top Philippine officials welcome H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Jose Torres vs Amir Albazi moved from ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ to ‘Brave 23’
Jose “Shorty” Torres, 26, of the United States will have to wait a bit longer to make his Brave Combat Federation debut. Initially scheduled to face undefeated fellow newcomer Amir “The Prince” Albazi, 25, of Sweden at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," the American wrestler had to pull out due to an undisclosed injury. After … Continue reading Jose Torres vs Amir Albazi moved from ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ to ‘Brave 23’
