Wanderlei Silva, Mohammed Shahid grace ‘Brave 11’ weigh-ins in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

The official weigh-ins for “Brave 11” were hosted by Brave Combat Federation at Ouro Minas Palace Hotel, where Brazilian MMA legend Wanderlei Silva and president Mohammed Shahid presided. The event featured Brazilian and Middle Eastern fighters, with the highlight being Lucas Martins vs. Luan Santiago for the interim lightweight championship. The event showcased the promotion's first women's strawweight bout in Brazil.

Ifugao’s Kevin Belingon: I’ll meet Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes in ONE Championship cage again

Kevin Belingon from the Philippines faces Andrew Leone from the United States at “ONE: Heroes of Honor” on April 20, 2018. Belingon has focused on improving grappling skills to enhance his striking. Both fighters aim for a title shot, with Belingon determined to remain the top bantamweight contender.

Thailand’s Sam-a Gaiyanghadao to fight Suriname’s Sergio Wielzen in Kallang, Singapore

ONE Championship will hold “ONE: Unstoppable Dreams” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 18, 2018. There are two co-main events on the main card, one of which is an inaugural title bout. Sam-a Gaiyanghadao vs Sergio Wielzen ONE Championship will crown its first ever ONE Super Series Muay Thai Flyweight World … Continue reading Thailand’s Sam-a Gaiyanghadao to fight Suriname’s Sergio Wielzen in Kallang, Singapore

Netflix series ‘Amo,’ ‘Narcos,’ drugs + Rodrigo Duterte’s critics

The international audience has been drawing comparisons between “Amo” and “Narcos” even before the world premiere of the former on Netflix on April 9, 2018. Both based on true events, the two series touch the conversation about drug abuse as a social issue. https://www.facebook.com/NarcosNetflix/photos/a.1010440365652911.1073741827.917449554951993/1310242552339356/?type=3&amp%3Btheater “Narcos” of Colombia Set and filmed in Colombia, “Narcos” was created … Continue reading Netflix series ‘Amo,’ ‘Narcos,’ drugs + Rodrigo Duterte’s critics

Brazil’s Renato Carneiro decisions Massachusetts’ Calvin Kattar at ‘UFC 223’ in New York

Renato “Moicano” Carneiro secured his victory over Calvin Kattar at "UFC 223," maintaining his impressive UFC career, which began with three consecutive wins. Kattar, previously undefeated in the UFC, suffered his first defeat in the searing match, pushing his professional MMA record to 18 wins and 3 losses.

Brazil’s Eduardo Dantas trains at KHK MMA Bahrain with Brave CF athletes

Eduardo Dantas Eduardo “DuDu” Dantas, 29, of Brazil is the latest mixed martial artist to join the ongoing training camp at KHK MMA Bahrain where French fighters Karl “Psycho” Amoussou, 32, and Mehdi Baghdad, 32, are training for their upcoming bout. Both Amoussou and Baghdad have recently signed with Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. … Continue reading Brazil’s Eduardo Dantas trains at KHK MMA Bahrain with Brave CF athletes

Ahtisa Manalo, Mariem Velazco among early Miss International 2018 favorites

The coronation night of Miss International 2018 is still months away but two contestants are already creating buzz online. Pageant fans from around the world are rooting for Maria Ahtisa Manalo, 20, of the Philippines and Mariem Velazco, 19, of Venezuela. Currently, Venezuela is the country with the most Miss International crowns. Venezuelan beauty queens … Continue reading Ahtisa Manalo, Mariem Velazco among early Miss International 2018 favorites

Brazil’s Gesias Cavalcante, Erivan Pereira to fight in Brave CF event in Belo Horizonte

The “Brave 11” main card features Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante, a pioneer and champion of multiple mixed martial arts promotions. He will face his fellow Brazilian MMA fighter Erivan “Negao” Pereira in the lightweight division. Brave Combat Federation will hold "Brave 11" at the Mineirao Stadium Terrace in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil on April 13, 2018. This … Continue reading Brazil’s Gesias Cavalcante, Erivan Pereira to fight in Brave CF event in Belo Horizonte

Brazil’s Bruno Malfacine, Rafael Pereira to fight in Brave CF event in Belo Horizonte

Nine-time International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championship gold medalist Bruno Malfacine of Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will make his Brave Combat Federation debut at "Brave 11". He will compete in the flyweight division against Rafael Pereira of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Malfacine is one of the greatest competitors in Jiu-Jitsu history. With nine … Continue reading Brazil’s Bruno Malfacine, Rafael Pereira to fight in Brave CF event in Belo Horizonte

Egypt’s Ahmed Amir to fight Brazil’s Cleiton Silva at ‘Brave 11’ in Belo Horizonte

Ahmed Amir of Egypt will fight his fourth Brave Combat Federation bout at “Brave 11” in Brazil, which is his first fight outside the Middle East. The Egyptian mixed martial artist will take on Cleiton “Predador” Silva of Brazil in the lightweight division. "Brave 11" will take place at the Mineirao Stadium Terrace in Belo Horizonte, … Continue reading Egypt’s Ahmed Amir to fight Brazil’s Cleiton Silva at ‘Brave 11’ in Belo Horizonte