Mohammed Shahid discusses Brave CF’s vision with Philippines’ Secretary of Trade and Industry

Fight week has started for "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," the first ever Brave Combat Federation event in the Philippines. Before the fight night, Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid met with Filipino officials to expand on the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion's ideas for the development of the sport in the country and its role … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid discusses Brave CF’s vision with Philippines’ Secretary of Trade and Industry

Bahrain’s Hussain Ayyad has game plan against Jason Vergara’s Muay Thai skills at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Hussain “Iron” Ayyad, 25, of Bahrain is looking to build a winning streak after his victory against "The Rush" Mohamed Abo Ali, 27, of Egypt at "Brave 18" on November 16, 2018 at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Manama, Bahrain. But in order to do so, the Bahraini mixed martial artist will need to … Continue reading Bahrain’s Hussain Ayyad has game plan against Jason Vergara’s Muay Thai skills at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

India’s Roshan Mainam praised by Evolve MMA head coach Eduardo Pamplona

Evolve MMA has released two episodes of its series featuring the global tryouts for mixed martial artists aspiring to become a part of Evolve Fight Team. In the second episode, the team's head coach Eduard Pamplona, 43, of Brazil gave good words about some participants including Roshan Mainam, 25, of India. “This guy is amazing … Continue reading India’s Roshan Mainam praised by Evolve MMA head coach Eduardo Pamplona

Team Lakay brothers: How Honorio Banario boosts Harold Banario’s confidence

Hailing from Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines, Honorio "The Rock" Banario, 29, and Harold “The Artist” Banario, 24, are two of the mixed martial artists training out of Team Lakay. The brothers are currently signed with different MMA promotions. Signed with ONE Championship, Honorio is a former ONE Featherweight World Champion. On the other hand, Harold is … Continue reading Team Lakay brothers: How Honorio Banario boosts Harold Banario’s confidence

Team Lakay’s Jomar Pa-ac: I can’t lose twice in a row

On March 15, 2019, Jomar Pa-ac, 21, of Baguio City, Philippines will fight in Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation for the fourth time. He is one of the five Team Lakay fighters on the "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" card. In an exclusive interview at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jomar Pa-ac: I can’t lose twice in a row

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