Team Lakay’s Jon Chris Corton to Abdul Hussein: May the best man win

Jon Chris “Happy Feet” Corton, 26, of Philippines is one of the five Team Lakat fighters who will compete at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." He will face Abdul “Abba” Hussein, 21, of Finland in the flyweight division. In an exclusive interview at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on February … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jon Chris Corton to Abdul Hussein: May the best man win

Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw thankful to Mark Sangiao

Founded by Mark Sangiao, Team Lakay has several athletes currently signed with Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation. One of them is Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw, 22. An MMA veteran himself, Sangiao also serves as the head coach of Team Lakay and his students look up to him not only as a mentor … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw thankful to Mark Sangiao

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’

Comedian Chokoleit dies after performance at Kawayan Festival 2019 in Abra

Filipino comedian Jonathan Aguilar Garcia, who is professionally known as Chokoleit, passed away on March 9, 2019. He was 46. Chokoleit was managed by talent agency Star Magic. On the day of his death, he was performing at a show in Bangued, Abra, Philippines, which was celebrating the annual Abrenian Kawayan Festival. "Details are still … Continue reading Comedian Chokoleit dies after performance at Kawayan Festival 2019 in Abra

Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam is still ONE Welterweight World Champion

Zebaztian Kadestam, the 28-year-old reigning welterweight champion from Sweden, successfully defended his title at "ONE: Reign of Valor" against Kazakhstan's Georgiy Kichigin on March 8, 2019. After struggling in the early rounds, Kadestam won by technical knockout due to Kichigin's retirement, improving his record to 12-4.

Myanmar’s Phoe Thaw beats Indonesia’s Yohan Mulia Legowo in Yangon

Phoe Thaw, a 34-year-old mixed martial artist from Myanmar, secured his seventh victory at "ONE: Reign of Valor" by defeating Indonesia's Yohan Mulia Legowo. The event, held on March 8, 2019, in Yangon, saw Thaw overcome early challenges to win by knockout in the first round, improving his record to 7-1.