“Ex-mixed martial artist... I’m too fat now to be a fighter,” Brave Combat Federation president Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid, 29, jokingly corrected me when I referred to him as a mixed martial artist in an exclusive interview in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. But as they say, once an MMA fighter, always an MMA fighter. … Continue reading Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid shares martial arts beginnings, army vs MMA dilemma, making history for Bahrain
Will Conor McGregor attend ‘Brave 22’ in the Philippines to support Cian Cowley?
Cian "The Warrior" Cowley, 25, Dublin, Ireland is one of the non-Filipino mixed martial artists on the card of "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors". Training out of Straight Blast Gym Ireland in Dublin, he is a training partner of former UFC Lightweight Champion Conor “The Notorious” McGregor, 30. Conor McGregor 'Brave 22: Storm of Warriors' Taking … Continue reading Will Conor McGregor attend ‘Brave 22’ in the Philippines to support Cian Cowley?
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Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong doesn’t want ‘ONE: Clash of Legends’ fight against Jihin Radzuan to go to judges’ scorecards
Training out of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines, Gina “Conviction” Iniong, 29, will face Jihin "Shadow Cat" Radzuan, 20, of Johor Bahru, Malaysia at "ONE: Clash of Legends" at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on February 16, 2019. The Filipino contender does not want to leave the bout in the hands of the judges … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong doesn’t want ‘ONE: Clash of Legends’ fight against Jihin Radzuan to go to judges’ scorecards
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Brave CF to return to Jordan after ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in the Philippines
After the Philippines, the next stop of Brave Combat Federation is Jordan. The 23rd show of the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion will take place in the home country of Abdul-Kareem “Pride of Palestine” Al-Selwady, 23, and Jarrah “The Jordanian Lion” Al-Selawe, 26. Al-Selwady is the reigning Brave CF Lightweight Champion while Al Selawe is the reigning Brave … Continue reading Brave CF to return to Jordan after ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in the Philippines
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Demetrious Johnson welcomes Bruce Lee kid Ryusei Imai to ONE Championship
Known as the mini-version of Bruce Lee, Ryuji "Ryusei" Imai, 8, of Nara, Japan is now part of ONE Championship as a brand ambassador. The Japanese boy was welcomed to the Singapore-based martial arts organization by flyweight mixed martial artist Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson, 32, of Parkland, Washington, United States. Imai and Johnson were recently … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson welcomes Bruce Lee kid Ryusei Imai to ONE Championship
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Georges St-Pierre at Madison Square Garden in November 2019?
Georges "GSP" St-Pierre, 37, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada could be the first fighter to defeat reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov, 30, Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. The latter recent talked about his return to the octagon. In a recent interview with Russian channel Match TV, Nurmagomedov named St-Pierre as the opponent he wanted to fight next. The … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Georges St-Pierre at Madison Square Garden in November 2019?
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‘UFC Fight Night 144’ results: Raphael Assunção vs Marlon Moraes, Jose Aldo vs Renato Carneiro
Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championsip (UFC) Title: "UFC Fight Night 144" Venue: Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste, Fortaleza, Brazil Date: February 2, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD Magomed "Chaborz" Bibulatov (Russia) vs Rogerio Bontorin (Brazil) DIVISION: Catchweight (127 lbs) WINNER: ROGERIO BONTORIN METHOD: Split Decision ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Jerin Valel Ricardo Ramos (Brazil) vs Said Nurmagomedov (Russia) DIVISION: … Continue reading ‘UFC Fight Night 144’ results: Raphael Assunção vs Marlon Moraes, Jose Aldo vs Renato Carneiro
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Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw to face Mark Alcoba at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw, 22, will be one of the hometown heroes competing at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." He will face his fellow Filipino mixed martial artist Mark "The Ruthless" Alcoba. Taking place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw to face Mark Alcoba at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
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Team Lakay’s Harold Banario to make Brave CF debut against Gamzat Magomedov at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Harold “The Artist” Banario, 24, of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines is finally set for his Brave Combat Federation debut. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, he will fight at home as he takes on Gamzat Magomedov, 23, of St. Petersburg, Russia at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," the first Brave CF event to … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Harold Banario to make Brave CF debut against Gamzat Magomedov at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
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Team Lakay’s Jon Chris Corton to have 2nd Brave CF bout at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Jon Chris “Happy Feet” Corton, 26, is one of the Filipino mixed martial artists competing at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." It marks his second outing in Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jon Chris Corton to have 2nd Brave CF bout at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’
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