Filipino MMA standout Stephen “The Sniper” Loman is making a much-anticipated return to BRAVE Combat Federation. The multi-bout agreement brings back the former bantamweight champion, who helped define the promotion in its earliest years.

A champion returns

BRAVE CF president Mohammed Shahid hailed Loman as a pioneer whose skill and dedication shaped the organization’s identity. “Stephen is a fighter worthy of any stage in the world,” Shahid said, emphasizing the promotion’s commitment to supporting him in his comeback.

Loman echoed the sentiment, calling his return “coming home.” He thanked BRAVE CF for the opportunity and pledged to give fans everything he has while pursuing the bantamweight title once again.

A decorated career

Since debuting at BRAVE CF’s first event in 2016, Loman has amassed a 17-3 professional record, including six knockouts and two submission victories. He remains undefeated in BRAVE CF with a 6-0 record, cementing his status as one of the promotion’s most celebrated athletes.

A defining highlight of his career came at BRAVE CF 9 in 2017, where he captured the inaugural bantamweight world championship via first-round TKO against Gurdarshan “Saint Lion” Mangat. Loman held the belt for 1,179 days, with four successful title defenses, including a knockout of former featherweight champion Elias “Smile” Boudegzdame in front of Filipino fans at the Mall of Asia Arena in 2019.

Now part of Lions Nation MMA, Loman will target the current BRAVE CF bantamweight king Borislav Nikolić when he returns to action in 2026. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown as he looks to reclaim the championship and further build his legacy.