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’

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.

Italy’s Mauro Cerilli earns 1st ONE Championship win in Yangon

Mauro Cerilli, a 35-year-old Italian mixed martial artist, achieved his first victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Reign of Valor" on March 8, 2019, in Myanmar. He defeated Alain Ngalani with a knockout in the first round, improving his record to 13 wins and 3 losses, following a previous loss to champion Brandon Vera.

Philippines’ Rene Catalan earns 6th ONE Championship win in Yangon

Rene Catalan, a 40-year-old Filipino fighter, secured his sixth victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Reign of Valor" by defeating former champion Yoshitaka Naito. The match ended in the first round with a knockout after Catalan dominated with strikes. This win improved Catalan's record to 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 No Contest.

India’s Gurdarshan Mangat earns 1st ONE Championship win in Yangon

Gurdarshan Mangat, a 32-year-old Indian-Canadian mixed martial artist, won his first fight in ONE Championship at "ONE: Reign of Valor," defeating Toni Tauru of Finland. The event, held on March 8, 2019, featured multiple MMA and kickboxing matches, showcasing fighters from various countries. Mangat's victory improved his record to 14-2.

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.