‘Survivor’ alum Bi Nguyen’s ONE Championship debut set in the Philippines: Report

At least two great things happened to Bi “KillHer Bee” Nguyen, 28, of Houston, Texas, United States in 2018. The Vietnamese-American athlete became the first mixed martial artist to join the CBS reality series "Survivor" and she signed with Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship. Nguyen's debut in ONE Championship is reportedly taking place in … Continue reading ‘Survivor’ alum Bi Nguyen’s ONE Championship debut set in the Philippines: Report

Manny Pacquiao loves Scott Patrick Farrell’s Ringstar Asia vision

As a promoter, Manny Pacquiao is stepping up his game as he partners with Ringstar Asia, which was founded by Scott Patrick Farrell. The first co-promoted fight of eight-division world boxing champion's MP Promotions with the Singapore-based boxing promotion will be held on March 23, 2019 at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading Manny Pacquiao loves Scott Patrick Farrell’s Ringstar Asia vision

5 reasons to watch Brave CF’s Philippine debut ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Brave Combat Federation will start off 2019 with a bang. The promotion will land for the first time in the Philippines for Brave 22: Storm of Warriors, this Friday, at the iconic Mall of Asia Arena. In the main event, local hero and Bantamweight champion Stephen Loman goes for his third straight title defense against … Continue reading 5 reasons to watch Brave CF’s Philippine debut ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Resorts World Manila to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ public weigh-ins

The traditional ceremonial weigh-ins for "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" is set to take place on March 14, 2019 on the eve of the historical fight night. The famous Resorts World Manila will host the event, which gives fans a last glimpse of their heroes before the groundbreaking Brave Combat Federation event to be held … Continue reading Resorts World Manila to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ public weigh-ins

Brave CF champ Stephen Loman shares Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao’s advice

Founded by Mark Sangiao, Team Lakay believes that being a champion is not a luck a person is born with but it is something one has to train hard for. This is the lodestar of the team's mixed martial artists including Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23. In an exclusive interview, I asked … Continue reading Brave CF champ Stephen Loman shares Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao’s advice

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Mark Sangiao reacts to recent ONE Championship decision results against Team Lakay fighters

Mark Sangiao reaped the harvest of his mentoring efforts when Team Lakay entered 2019 with five reigning mixed martial arts champions. But early this year, the team lost two of its five belts both due to decision, which caused debates in the MMA community. On January 19, 2019, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, defended the ONE … Continue reading Mark Sangiao reacts to recent ONE Championship decision results against Team Lakay fighters

Mark Sangiao explains why Team Lakay’s Crisanto Pitpitunge is not on ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ card

Training out of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines, Crisanto “The Slugger” Pitpitunge, 31, is one of the Filipino mixed martial artists who previously competed in Brave Combat Federation. But in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion's first Philippine event titled "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," the MMA fighter, who is also a police officer, is not on … Continue reading Mark Sangiao explains why Team Lakay’s Crisanto Pitpitunge is not on ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ card

How Mark Alcoba prepared for ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ fight against Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw

Representing UGB MMA, Mark “The Ruthless” Alcoba, 27, has a tough task to do at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," Bahrain-based mixed martial artist promotion Brave Combat Federation's first Philippine event. He will battle it out with fellow Filipino fighter Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw, 22. Pacatiw is training out of Team Lakay, one of the … Continue reading How Mark Alcoba prepared for ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ fight against Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw

Brave CF to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ open workouts featuring Stephen Loman, Elias Boudegzdame, Cian Cowley, John Brewin

Brave Combat Federation's first fight week in 2019 is underway as fighters from all over the world have touched down in the Philippines to take part in the groundbreaking “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors.” Before the fight night, some of the brightest stars on the fight card will lighten up the Resort World Manila in … Continue reading Brave CF to host ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ open workouts featuring Stephen Loman, Elias Boudegzdame, Cian Cowley, John Brewin

UFC fighter Conor McGregor arrested in Florida for stealing

Conor "The Notorious" McGregor, 30, of Dublin, Ireland has been arrested once again. The former UFC Lightweight Champion was charged with strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief. Shortly after 5 a.m. on March 11, 2019, McGregor was leaving the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, United States when a man, 22, tried to take a … Continue reading UFC fighter Conor McGregor arrested in Florida for stealing