This is Jeremy Pacatiw’s message to Mark Alcoba ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Three of the nine mixed martial arts matches at “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” are between Filipino contenders. One is the bantamweight bout between Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw, 22, of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines and Mark “The Ruthless” Alcoba, 27, of UGB MMA in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In an exclusive interview … Continue reading This is Jeremy Pacatiw’s message to Mark Alcoba ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Top Philippine officials welcome H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa spent the week in the Philippines to oversee the final preparations for "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," Brave Combat Federation's first ever event in the country. He met with top Filipino officials to discuss his vision for MMA and the role the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion … Continue reading Top Philippine officials welcome H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Why Mark Sangiao gave Stephen Loman the moniker The Sniper

Reigning Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, is training out of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines. In an exclusive interview at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 18, 2018, I asked the Filipino mixed martial artist about the story behind his fight name. According … Continue reading Why Mark Sangiao gave Stephen Loman the moniker The Sniper

‘UFC Fight Night 146’ results: Derrick Lewis vs Junior dos Santos, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Curtis Millender

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championsip (UFC) Title: "UFC Fight Night 146" Venue: Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas, United States Date: March 9, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD Alex "The Spartan" White (USA) vs Dan "The Hitman" Moret (USA) DIVISION: Lightweight WINNER: ALEX WHITE METHOD: Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Marcio Laselva Alex "The Great White" … Continue reading ‘UFC Fight Night 146’ results: Derrick Lewis vs Junior dos Santos, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Curtis Millender

Jose Torres vs Amir Albazi moved from ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ to ‘Brave 23’

Jose “Shorty” Torres, 26, of the United States will have to wait a bit longer to make his Brave Combat Federation debut. Initially scheduled to face undefeated fellow newcomer Amir “The Prince” Albazi, 25, of Sweden at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," the American wrestler had to pull out due to an undisclosed injury. After … Continue reading Jose Torres vs Amir Albazi moved from ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ to ‘Brave 23’

Thailand’s Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy earns 3rd ONE Super Series win in Yangon

Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy of Thailand won against Kenta Yamada from Japan at "ONE: Reign of Valor," marking his third victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league. The unanimous decision followed a dominant performance by Petchmorrakot, enhancing his record to 158 wins. The event showcased fighters from 21 countries.

Germany’s Enriko Kehl earns 1st ONE Super Series win in Yangon

Enriko “The Hurricane” Kehl, 27, of Germany, won his kickboxing match against Liam Nolan at "ONE: Reign of Valor," marking his debut in the ONE Super Series. Kehl achieved a knockout victory in the second round, improving his record to 47 wins, while Nolan now holds 16 wins.

Morocco’s Tarik Khbabez earns 3rd ONE Super Series win in Yangon

Tarik Khbabez, a 26-year-old Moroccan kickboxer, achieved his third victory in ONE Championship's Super Series by defeating Romanian Andrei Stoica at "ONE: Reign of Valor" on March 8, 2019. The unanimous decision win improved Khbabez's record to 44 wins and solidified his reputation in kickboxing.

Portugal’s Rui Botelho earns first ONE Super Series win in Yangon

Rui Botelho, 24, from Mafra, Portugal, won his first ONE Super Series match against Japan's Yuta Watanabe at "ONE: Reign of Valor." After a challenging start, Botelho secured victory with two knockdowns in the third round, improving his record to 18 wins and 8 losses, while Watanabe's record stands at 19 wins and 9 losses.

Japan’s Kohei Kodera makes successful ONE Super Series debut in Yangon

Kohei Kodera, a 28-year-old from Japan, made a successful debut in ONE Championship's ONE Super Series by defeating Australia's Kenny Tse at "ONE: Reign of Valor" in Myanmar on March 8, 2019. The fight showcased Kodera's karate skills, leading to a unanimous decision victory after three rounds.