Robert Maraj biography: 10 things about Nicki Minaj’s father

Robert Maraj was a Dougla man. Here are 10 more things about him: His father is Indo-Trinidadian. (a) His mother is Afro-Trinidadian. (a) He was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago. (b) He was a financial executive and a part-time gospel singer. (a) He was married to Carol Maraj, a gospel singer of Afro-Trinidadian descent. … Continue reading Robert Maraj biography: 10 things about Nicki Minaj’s father

Trinidad and Tobago’s 20 most handsome men alive 2020

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a North American country known for its African and Indian cultures. It is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean and the home of music styles music styles such as calypso, rapso, parang, soca, chutney and chutney soca. Bhadase Sagan Maraj formed the People's Democratic Party in 1953 and … Continue reading Trinidad and Tobago’s 20 most handsome men alive 2020

Toronto, Canada’s Todd Stoute earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, submits Cristian Constantinov in Bucharest, Romania

Todd "The Black Hulk" Stoute, 36, has earned his second victory in the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion BRAVE Combat Federation. Fighting out of Trinidad and Tobago by way Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he was one of the winners at "BRAVE CF 36." Featuring five MMA matches, "BRAVE CF 36" took place at Berăria H in Bucharest, … Continue reading Toronto, Canada’s Todd Stoute earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, submits Cristian Constantinov in Bucharest, Romania

Before ‘BRAVE CF 36,’ Todd Stoute became a father for the first time

Todd “The Black Hulk” Stoute, 36, will represent Trinidad and Tobago and Canada at "BRAVE CF 36" in Romania on July 27, 2020. Two days before fight night, the Trinidadian-Canadian mixed martial artist revealed to me that his first child was recently born. While Stoute was in Bucharest, Romania, I interviewed him via Zoom app … Continue reading Before ‘BRAVE CF 36,’ Todd Stoute became a father for the first time

Why Trinidad and Tobago’s Todd Stoute has no MMA idols, dream opponents

Todd “The Black Hulk” Stoute, 36, is the first ever mixed martial artist from Trinidad and Tobago to compete in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion BRAVE Combat Federation. He now trains at Rival Boxing Gym and Grant’s MMA in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When Stoute was a young boy, he moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Canada … Continue reading Why Trinidad and Tobago’s Todd Stoute has no MMA idols, dream opponents

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Todd Stoute trained with Jayden Pietersen, Steve Wilshire, Ergys Sigeta, Ryan Grant in Toronto, Ontario

Todd “The Black Hulk” Stoute, 36, did not stop training while spending the quarantine time in Toronto, Ontario, Canada while the world is battling against the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Trinidadian-Canadian mixed martial artist trains at Rival Boxing Gym and Grant's MMA in Ontario with Jayden Pietersen, Steve Wilshire, Ergys Sigeta and Ryan Grant. "It's … Continue reading Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Todd Stoute trained with Jayden Pietersen, Steve Wilshire, Ergys Sigeta, Ryan Grant in Toronto, Ontario

Todd Stoute vs Mohamed Said Maalem at ‘BRAVE CF 39’ for BRAVE CF light heavyweight belt?

Todd “The Black Hulk” Stoute, 36, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada made his BRAVE Combat Federation debut at "BRAVE CF 30." His second bout in the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion was at "BRAVE CF 33" and he is set to return at "BRAVE CF 36." If this pattern continues, Stoute's fourth BRAVE CF bout will be … Continue reading Todd Stoute vs Mohamed Said Maalem at ‘BRAVE CF 39’ for BRAVE CF light heavyweight belt?

Canada’s Todd Stoute: Signing with BRAVE CF is my proudest MMA moment

Todd “The Black Hulk” Stoute, 36, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada made his professional mixed martial arts debut on November 14, 2009. On November 23, 2019, he made his debut in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion BRAVE Combat Federation. On July 25, 2020, I interviewed Stoute, who is currently in Romania for "BRAVE CF 36." I asked … Continue reading Canada’s Todd Stoute: Signing with BRAVE CF is my proudest MMA moment

Todd Stoute, Issa Isakov sign new BRAVE CF contracts

BRAVE Combat Federation continues to tie up its stars to new contracts after confirming its return after the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pause. The latest athletes to sign an extension with the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion are Todd "The Black Hulk" Stoute, 36, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Issa Isakov, 30, of Athus, Belgium. "I … Continue reading Todd Stoute, Issa Isakov sign new BRAVE CF contracts

Playa del Carmen, Mexico to host 2020 IMMAF Pan American Open Championships; Registration opens

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation is pleased to announce its 2020 IMMAF Pan American Open Championships. Registration opened for athletes and national teams on February 24, 2020. After the athlete check-in and the tournament draw will be on May 20, 2020, the three-day MMA tournament will take place at the BlueBay Grand Esmeralda hotel … Continue reading Playa del Carmen, Mexico to host 2020 IMMAF Pan American Open Championships; Registration opens