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
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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
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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’
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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’
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Comedian Chokoleit dies after performance at Kawayan Festival 2019 in Abra
Filipino comedian Jonathan Aguilar Garcia, who is professionally known as Chokoleit, passed away on March 9, 2019. He was 46. Chokoleit was managed by talent agency Star Magic. On the day of his death, he was performing at a show in Bangued, Abra, Philippines, which was celebrating the annual Abrenian Kawayan Festival. "Details are still … Continue reading Comedian Chokoleit dies after performance at Kawayan Festival 2019 in Abra
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Philippines’ Rene Catalan earns 6th ONE Championship win in Yangon
Rene Catalan, a 40-year-old Filipino fighter, secured his sixth victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Reign of Valor" by defeating former champion Yoshitaka Naito. The match ended in the first round with a knockout after Catalan dominated with strikes. This win improved Catalan's record to 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 No Contest.
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Harold Banario to face Ariel Oliveros not Gamzat Magomedov at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Harold “The Artist” Banario, 24, of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines was initially scheduled to face Gamzat Magomedov, 23, of St. Petersburg, Russia at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." But the Russian fighter has been forced to pull out due to undisclosed reasons and will be replaced by Ariel “The Lady Boxer” Oliveros, 24, of Ormoc, Leyte, … Continue reading Harold Banario to face Ariel Oliveros not Gamzat Magomedov at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
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Rolando Dy vs Mehmosh Raza: Clash of styles at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in Manila, Philippines
The foundations in most traditional schools of boxing state that speed beats power and precision, pace and volume beat brute strength. This is where Rolando Gabriel "Dy" Incredible" Dy of the Philippines comes from and that is what he learned from his father, Rolando Navarrete. If you are really into boxing or was born … Continue reading Rolando Dy vs Mehmosh Raza: Clash of styles at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in Manila, Philippines
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Brave CF founder H.H. Sheikh Khalid arrives in the Philippines to oversee ‘Brave 22: Storm of Champions’
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has arrived in the Philippines. The Bahraini prince, who founded the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation in 2016, is set to oversee "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." The arrival of the Bahraini prince marks another historical day not only for MMA but also for … Continue reading Brave CF founder H.H. Sheikh Khalid arrives in the Philippines to oversee ‘Brave 22: Storm of Champions’
