Stephen Loman’s mother Naty Loman reveals family’s tragic loss before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Reigning Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion Stephen Loman, 23, of the Philippines was not called The Sniper for no reason. He is so quiet and so calm that people who do not know him yet would not notice that he is an explosive fighter. As such, the Filipino mixed martial artist, one of the proteges … Continue reading Stephen Loman’s mother Naty Loman reveals family’s tragic loss before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

[PHOTOS] ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ weigh-ins: 3 fighters miss weight

The nine pairs of mixed martial artists on the "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" card had their face-offs during the public weigh-ins at the Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 14, 2019. Three of the 18 fighters missed weight. Marking Brave Combat Federation's first ever Philippine event, … Continue reading [PHOTOS] ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ weigh-ins: 3 fighters miss weight

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

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

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

Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman: Elias Boudegzdame is still a champion in my eyes

For reigning Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, of the Philippines, Elias “Smile” Boudegzdame, 25, of France is still a champion. The French fighter, who is of Algerian descent, is a former Brave CF Featherweight Champion. On March 15, 2019, Brave CF will hold “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” at the … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman: Elias Boudegzdame is still a champion in my eyes

Brave CF champ Stephen Loman trains with John Baylon, Dave Galera before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, is taking his "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" challenger Elias “Smile” Boudegzdame, 25, of France very seriously. In an exclusive interview at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 19, 2018, I asked the reigning Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion about his preparations for the … Continue reading Brave CF champ Stephen Loman trains with John Baylon, Dave Galera before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

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Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid weighs in on trash-talking MMA fighters

In the past few years, I have asked several mixed martial artists, MMA leaders and fight fans about the appropriacy of trash-talking among fighters. By far, the best answer I received was the one I had from Brave Combat Federation president Mohammed Shahid in an exclusive interview in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. While the … Continue reading Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid weighs in on trash-talking MMA fighters