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?

How COVID-19 pandemic changed Northern Ireland’s Maciej Gierszewski as an MMA fighter

"I'm a different fighter now," Maciej "Magic Man" Gierszewski, 33, told me. On July 25, 2020, I interviewed the Polish-Northern Irish mixed martial aritst via Zoom app. Currently, Gierszewski is in Romania for "BRAVE CF 36," which marks his third bout in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion BRAVE Combat Federation. Before this, like almost all MMA fighters … Continue reading How COVID-19 pandemic changed Northern Ireland’s Maciej Gierszewski as an MMA fighter

Kevin Ruart to his ‘BRAVE CF 36’ opponent Ion Surdu: Don’t blink an eye

Kevin Ruart, 32, will have his second BRAVE Combat Federation bout at “BRAVE CF 36.” Fighting out of France by way of Switzerland, he will face undefeated mixed martial artist Ion Surdu, 25, of Moldova and Romania. In partnership with Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF), BRAVE CF will hold “BRAVE CF 36” at Berăria H in Bucharest, Romania on July 27, 2020 featuring … Continue reading Kevin Ruart to his ‘BRAVE CF 36’ opponent Ion Surdu: Don’t blink an eye

This is Ion Surdu’s message to Kevin Ruart before ‘BRAVE CF 36’ in Bucharest, Romania

Ion Surdu, 25, of Moldova and Romania will make his BRAVE Combat Federation debut at "BRAVE CF 36." It will be his 11th professional mixed martial arts bout and he will put his undefeated record on the line. In partnership with Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF), BRAVE CF will hold "BRAVE CF 36" at Berăria H … Continue reading This is Ion Surdu’s message to Kevin Ruart before ‘BRAVE CF 36’ in Bucharest, Romania

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

Coatbridge, Scotland’s Paul Craig earns 5th UFC win, submits Gadzhimurad Antigulov in Abu Dhabi

Paul "Bearjew" Craig, 32, of Coatbridge, Scotland was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 14.” It marked the Scottish mixed martial artist's fifth victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 15 MMA bouts, “UFC on ESPN 14” took place on the UFC Fight Island on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on July 25, 2020 in … Continue reading Coatbridge, Scotland’s Paul Craig earns 5th UFC win, submits Gadzhimurad Antigulov in Abu Dhabi

Porto Alegre, Brazil’s Fabricio Werdum earns 12th UFC win, submits Alexander Gustafsson in Abu Dhabi

Fabricio "Vai Cavalo" Werdum, 42, of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil just proved that he is one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship athletes with the best ground game. The Brazilian mixed martial arts veteran was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 14.” Featuring 15 MMA bouts, “UFC on ESPN 14” took … Continue reading Porto Alegre, Brazil’s Fabricio Werdum earns 12th UFC win, submits Alexander Gustafsson in Abu Dhabi

Ontario, Canada’s Jesse Ronson earns 1st UFC win, submits Nicolas Dalby on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Jesse "The Body Snatcher" Ronson, 34, of London, Ontario, Canada earned his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut with flying colors. The Canadian mixed martial artist was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 14.” Featuring 15 MMA bouts, “UFC on ESPN 14” took place on the UFC Fight Island on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, … Continue reading Ontario, Canada’s Jesse Ronson earns 1st UFC win, submits Nicolas Dalby on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi