‘BRAVE CF 25’ results: Luan Santiago vs Cleiton Silva, Felipe Efrain vs Matheus Nicolau in Brazil

Promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) Title: “BRAVE CF 25“ Venue: Minas Tenis Clube Arena, Belo Horizonte, Brazil Date: August 30, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD Alessandro Gambulino (Brazil) vs Alex Sandro (Brazil) DIVISION: Catchweight (75 kg) WINNER: ALEX SANDRO  METHOD: Technical Knockout via Doctor Stoppage TIME AND ROUND: 5:00 of Round 1 REFEREE: Fernando Portella Jean … Continue reading ‘BRAVE CF 25’ results: Luan Santiago vs Cleiton Silva, Felipe Efrain vs Matheus Nicolau in Brazil

Belo Horizonte native Matheus Nicolau’s journey from football to jiu-jitsu to MMA

Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, mixed martial artist Matheus Nicolau, 26, had a childhood that was different from that of most kids in Brazil. But there was one thing he had in common with all of them, which was his love for football. From football to jiu-jitsu Like nine out of ten boys … Continue reading Belo Horizonte native Matheus Nicolau’s journey from football to jiu-jitsu to MMA

Belo Horizonte’s Cleiton Silva’s journey from street fights to martial arts

Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil looks to become the latest Brazilian mixed martial artist to win a world title for Brave Combat Federation. Born and raised in Belo Horizonte, he recently shared his story particularly on how he has turned to martial arts in order to save his own life. Silva … Continue reading Belo Horizonte’s Cleiton Silva’s journey from street fights to martial arts

Araras, São Paulo’s Carlos Franco is Brazil’s Mister World 2019 candidate

Carlos Wilton Teodoro Franco, a 27-year-old Brazilian businessman and model from Araras, Sao Paulo, is competing in Mister World 2019. A karate teacher and former titleholder of Mister World Brazil 2016, he promotes leprosy awareness and has worked internationally as a model. Franco aims to be Brazil's second Mister World titleholder.

São Paulo, Brazil’s Lucas Martins: ‘Brave 24: London’ is really cool

Lucas "Mineiro" Martins, 30, of Sao Paulo, Brazil will be one half of the main event of Brave Combat Federation's biggest show ever. He will will challenge reigning Brave CF Featherweight World Champion Bubba “Bad Man” Jenkins, 31, of California, United States at "Brave 24: London" on July 25, 2019 at the Copper Box Arena … Continue reading São Paulo, Brazil’s Lucas Martins: ‘Brave 24: London’ is really cool

Brazil’s Antonio Silva to challenge WKN Super Heavyweight Champion Greg Tony at WKN World Cup 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand

The World Kickboxing Network World Cup comes to New Zealand. The three-day sporting fiesta marks the first time in the country’s history when kickboxing and mixed martial arts titles are contested on the world-level at the same tournament. Presented by Team Player Events, the WKN World Cup 2019 will be held on November 28-30, 2019 … Continue reading Brazil’s Antonio Silva to challenge WKN Super Heavyweight Champion Greg Tony at WKN World Cup 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand

Brazilian YouTube star Whindersson Nunes announces Lucas Martins vs Bubba Jenkins at ‘Brave 24: London’

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, comedian and YouTube star Whindersson Nunes, 24, helped Brave Combat Federation with the announcement of the main event of "Brave 24: London." The upcoming event is the promotion's first event to take place in London, England. "Brave 24: London" will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park inside the … Continue reading Brazilian YouTube star Whindersson Nunes announces Lucas Martins vs Bubba Jenkins at ‘Brave 24: London’

Sage Northcutt, Chatri Sityodtong, Cosmo Alexandre (© ONE Championship)

What weakness does Sage Northcutt see in Cosmo Alexandre?

Set to spoil the ONE Championship debut of "Super" Sage Northcutt, 23, of Sacramento, California, United States at "ONE: Enter the Dragon" is Cosmo "Good Boy" Alexandre, 37, of Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The two had their official face-off during a press conference in Singapore on May 14, 2019. "To be honest, I don’t see … Continue reading What weakness does Sage Northcutt see in Cosmo Alexandre?

Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski earns 7th UFC win, beats Jose Aldo at ‘UFC 237’ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fighting out of Windang, New South Wales, Australia, Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski, 30, was one of the winners at “UFC 237.” It was his seventh victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 12 mixed martial arts matches, “UFC 237” took place at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro on May 11, 2019. In the 10th … Continue reading Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski earns 7th UFC win, beats Jose Aldo at ‘UFC 237’ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bibiano Fernandes: I don’t like to do drama

Reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 40, of Brazil is accused of being too dramatic about his most recent bout against his rival Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 31, of the Philippines at “ONE: A New Era” at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 2019. But the Brazilian mixed martial arts … Continue reading Bibiano Fernandes: I don’t like to do drama