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Loman celebrates 23rd birthday after title defence

Stephen Loman celebrated his 23rd birthday after his successful championship title defence in Belfast at Brave Combat Federation.

The bantamweight champion from Baguio City is the youngest fighter to become a champion in the Bahrain based global Mixed Martial Arts promotion.

Loman was crowned champion by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Bahrain during Brave 9: The Kingdom of Champions hosted during 2017 Brave International Combat Week.

Loman went forth to defend his championship at Brave 13: Europe Evolution to become the first fighter from Philippines to defend a championship in the United Kingdom.

Loman is joined in his birthday celebrations by his twin brother, Rayne Loman. The champion was wished by celebrities, political leaders and businessmen in Philippines.