Brave CF reveals complete ‘Brave 11’ fight card

Brave Combat Federation has announced the fight card for its 11th event, which will take place at the Mineirao Stadium Terrace in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on April 13, 2018. The event marks the third event of the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion hosted in Brazil. On March 28, 2017, “Brave 3: Battle in Brazil” took place at … Continue reading Brave CF reveals complete ‘Brave 11’ fight card

Martin Nguyen, Olivier Coste, Bibiano Fernandes (©ONE Championship)

Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes blocks Australia’s Martin Nguyen’s road to third belt

Martin Nguyen aimed to secure his third championship title by challenging Bibiano Fernandes for the ONE Bantamweight World Championship. However, Fernandes successfully defended his title at “ONE: Iron Will” on March 24, 2018, winning by split decision. This match added Nguyen to the list of Fernandes' defeated challengers, marking Fernandes' continued dominance.

Gilberto Galvao, Kemp Cheng (©ONE Championship)

Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Gilbert Galvao TKOs New Jersey’s Jake Butler in Bangkok, Thailand

Gilberto “Giba” Galvao, 36, of São Paulo, Brazil earned another ONE Championship victory on March 24, 2018. The Brazilian mixed martial artist competed against Jake Butler, 35, of New Jersey, United States in the middleweight division at "ONE: Iron Will" at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. With Kemp Cheng as the referee, the middleweight bout … Continue reading Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Gilbert Galvao TKOs New Jersey’s Jake Butler in Bangkok, Thailand

Brazil’s Luana Pinheiro, Elaine Leal to fight at ‘Brave 11’ in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Brave Combat Federation has announced that it will feature a women’s strawweight bout in the 11th edition of its events, which be hosted in Brazil. It will be between Brazilian mixed martial artists Luana Pinheiro and Elaine Leal. The announcement marks the first time a women’s bout is announced by the Brave CF in Brazil. … Continue reading Brazil’s Luana Pinheiro, Elaine Leal to fight at ‘Brave 11’ in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

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Brazil’s Luis Santos earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

With a professional mixed martial arts record of 64 wins and 10 losses, Luis “Sapo” Santos of Brazil is one of the most experienced fighters of ONE Championship today. He has fought six bouts in the MMA promotion based in Singapore. On November 7, 2014, Santos made his ONE Championship debut at “ONE: Battle of … Continue reading Brazil’s Luis Santos earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Iryna Kyselova, Olivier Coste, Michelle Nicolini (©ONE Championship)

Brazil’s Michelle Nicolini submits Ukraine’s Iryna Kyselova in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and mixed martial artist Michelle Nicolini, 36, of Brazil fought her third ONE Championship fight on March 9, 2018. She faced Iryna Kyselova of Ukraine at a catch weight of 60kg at “ONE: Visions of Victory” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nicolini aced her third assignment in ONE … Continue reading Brazil’s Michelle Nicolini submits Ukraine’s Iryna Kyselova in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Brave CF to be hosted in Brazil’s biggest indoor sporting arena

Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation will hold its 11th event at the Mineirinho Arena in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Officially called Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond, the arena can hold 25,000 people making it the biggest indoor sporting arena in Brazil. "Brave CF 11" will take place at the arena on April 13, 2018. This is … Continue reading Brave CF to be hosted in Brazil’s biggest indoor sporting arena

Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes: Australia’s Martin Nguyen is a 1-punch guy

ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 28, of Australia seeks to make history again as he squares off with ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 37, of Brazil putting all the stops as he attempts to snare a third world title. The latter recently shared his assessment of his … Continue reading Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes: Australia’s Martin Nguyen is a 1-punch guy

Australia’s Martin Nguyen: Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes is a tough opponent

ONE Championship's featherweight and lightweight champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 28, of Australia and Vietnam is putting all the stops as he attempts to snare a third world title on March 24, 2018. He will drop down in weight to challenge ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 37, of Brazil for his title … Continue reading Australia’s Martin Nguyen: Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes is a tough opponent

Brazil’s Luis Santos to face Kyrgyzstan’s Kiamrian Abbasov at ‘ONE: Visions of Victory’ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ONE Championship is set to return to Kuala Lumpur on March 9, 2018, with "ONE: Visions of Victory" at Axiata Stadium. The main event features Reece McLaren facing Gianni Subba in the flyweight division. Additionally, Luis Santos will compete against Kiamrian Abbasov in the welterweight division, showcasing their martial arts prowess.