Stephen Loman
| Stephen Loman | |
|---|---|
Stephen Loman at BRAVE CF 18 | |
| Born | Mark Stephen Nabehet Loman June 24, 1999 Baguio, Philippines |
| Other names | The Sniper |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Weight | 64.7 kg (143 lb; 10 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight (2012–2019) Featherweight (2021–present)[a] |
| Reach | 67.7 in (172 cm) |
| Style | Wushu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Baguio, Philippines |
| Team | Team Lakay (until 2024) Lions Nation MMA (2024–present) |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Mixed Martial Artist, Influencer, Entrepreneur |
| University | University of Baguio |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mark Stephen Nabehet Loman (born June 24, 1995) is a Filipino mixed martial artist, currently competes in the Bantamweight division. He has previously fought for ONE Championship and in Brave Combat Federation, where he was the inaugural and former Brave CF Bantamweight Champion.
Loman is the first MMA fighter from the Philippines to win a world championship title at Brave Combat Federation and the longest reigning bantamweight world champion in the promotion's history.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]BRAVE Combat Federation
[edit]Loman made his promotional debut against Frans Mlambo at BRAVE CF 1: The Beginning on September 23, 2016. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[3] He faced Gurdarshan Mangat for the inaugural BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship at Brave CF 9: The Kingdom of Champions on November 17, 2017, winning the bout via TKO in the first round.[4]
Loman defended his title in a rematch against Frans Mlambo at BRAVE CF 13: European Evolution on June 9, 2018, where he won the fight via unanimous decision.[5] He went on to defend his bantamweight world championship title against Felipe Efrain at BRAVE CF 18 on November 16, 2018. Loman won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]
Loman defense title against former Brave CF Featherweight Champion Elias Boudegzdame at BRAVE CF 22: Storm of Warriors on March 15, 2019.[7] He won the fight via knockout in the fourth round. He went on to defend the title against Louie Sanoudakis at BRAVE CF 30 on November 23, 2019, winning the fight via unanimous decision.[8][9]He vacated the title while being undefeated to sign with ONE Championship.[10]
ONE Championship
[edit]On February 8, 2021, it was announced that Loman had signed with the ONE Championship and was scheduled to face John Lineker at ONE on TNT 4 on April 28, 2021.[11] However, Loman would later withdraw from the card due to tested positive for COVID-19 and was replaced by Troy Worthen.[12]
He later made his debut against Yusup Saadulaev at ONE: Winter Warriors II on December 3, 2021 and aired December 17, 2021.[13] He won the bout via technical knockout in the first round.[14]Loman faced Shoko Sato, replacing Yusup Saadulaev at ONE: X on March 26, 2022.[15] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[16]
Loman faced Bibiano Fernandes on November 19, 2022, at ONE on Prime Video 4.[17] At weigh-ins, the pair failed to make weight in the bantamweight division and agreed to compete in the 153.25 lbs catchweight.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Loman faced John Lineker on September 30, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 14.[20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[21]
On December 1, 2025, Loman announced via Instagram account that he parted ways with ONE Championship. Two days later, it was reported that he re-signed with Brave Combat Federation.[22]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Brave Combat Federation
- Brave CF Bantamweight Championship (One time; inaugural)
- Four successful title defences
- Longest reigning bantamweight world champion at BRAVE CF
- First MMA fighter from the Philippines to be crowned a champion at BRAVE CF
- Brave CF Bantamweight Championship (One time; inaugural)
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 19 matches | 16 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 16–3 | John Lineker | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Fight Night 14 | September 30, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 16–2 | Bibiano Fernandes | Decision (unanimous) | ONE on Prime Video 4 | November 19, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | Catchweight (153.25 lb) bout; both fighters missed weight. |
| Win | 15–2 | Shoko Sato | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: X | March 26, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 14–2 | Yusup Saadulaev | TKO (punches) | ONE: Winter Warriors II | December 17, 2021 | 1 | 4:09 | Kallang, Singapore | Bantamweight (145 lb) debut. |
| Win | 13–2 | Louie Sanoudakis | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 30 | November 23, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Hyderabad, India | Defended the Brave CF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–2 | Elias Boudegzdame | KO (punches) | Brave CF 22 | March 15, 2019 | 4 | 4:59 | Pasay, Philippines | Defended the Brave CF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–2 | Felipe Efrain | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 18 | November 16, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Manama, Bahrain | Defended the Brave CF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–2 | Frans Mlambo | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 13: European Evolution | June 9, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Belfast, Northern Ireland | Defended the Brave CF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Gurdarshan Mangat | TKO (punches) | Brave CF 9: The Kingdom of Champions | November 17, 2017 | 1 | 2:49 | Isa Town, Bahrain | Won the inaugural Brave CF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–2 | Mark Abelardo | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 55 | November 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 7–2 | Frans Mlambo | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 1: The Beginning | September 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Isa Town, Bahrain | |
| Win | 6–2 | Ernie Braca | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 53 | April 8, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Parañaque, Philippines | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Rex De Lara | KO (punch) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 51 | January 16, 2016 | 1 | 0:12 | Parañaque, Philippines | |
| Win | 5–1 | Dindo Camansa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Breaking Barriers 1 | October 16, 2015 | 1 | N/A | Baguio, Philippines | |
| Win | 4–1 | Richard Moraes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Team Lakay Championship 9 | March 21, 2015 | 1 | N/A | La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Asker Baragunov | KO | DARE 1/13: Rebels of MMA | October 12, 2013 | 1 | N/A | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Win | 3–0 | Carlo Laurel | Decision (unanimous) | Team Lakay Championship 7 | April 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Baguio, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–0 | Alvin Velasco | TKO (punches) | URCC: Baguio 5 | March 2, 2013 | 1 | 1:32 | Baguio, Philippines | |
| Win | 1–0 | Raffy Lim | TKO (punches) | Team Lakay MMA Eliminations 6: Total Domination | December 11, 2012 | 1 | 0:26 | La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines | Bantamweight debut. |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ ONE Championship refers to their 145 lb class as Bantamweight, but under the Association of Boxing Commissions in the United States, 145 lbs is considered Featherweight.
References
[edit]- ^ "Stephen Loman | ONE Championship". onefc.com. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ "Bahrain News Agency". www.bna.bh. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ "Brave CF 1 - The Beginning". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ "Brave CF 9 - The Kingdom of Champions". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ "Brave CF 13 - European Evolution". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ "Brave CF 18 - Mineiro vs. Selwady". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2019-01-17). "Stephen Loman set to defend Brave title vs. former champ Elias Boudegzdame in March". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ "Brave CF 30: Stephen Loman to defend title against Louie Sanoudakis". lockerroom.in. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Lennard Surrao (2019-11-25). "Brave CF 30 Results: Stephen Loman vs Louie Sanoudakis; Indian fighter stunned in first-round loss". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Christian Jacinto (2021-02-11). "5-Time MMA Champion Stephen Loman Joins ONE Championship". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2021-02-25). "John Lineker vs. Stephen Loman set for ONE on TNT 4 in April". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Joseph Patrick (2021-04-07). "Worthen Steps In For Loman; Other 'ONE on TNT' Card Changes Confirmed". ibtimes.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Atilano Diaz (2021-12-14). "ONE Bantamweight contender Yusup Saadulaev thinks Stephen Loman is a "pretty dangerous fighter"". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ John Wolcott (2021-12-17). "Loman TKOs Bantamweight Contender Saadulaev In Dominant Debut". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Vince Richard (2022-03-17). "Third-ranked ONE bantamweight Stephen Loman books showdown with Shoko Sato at ONE X". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Ivan Saldajeno (2022-03-26). "Stephen Loman nears world title shot after huge win vs. Shoko Sato". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Vince Richard (2022-10-21). "Stephen Loman set to face Bibiano Fernandes at ONE on Prime Video 4". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ Tom Taylor and Nicolas Atkin (2022-11-17). "ONE Championship on Prime Video 4 weigh-in results: Kiamrian Abbasov loses title on the scale". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ Craig Pekios (2022-11-19). "ONE on Prime Video 4: Stephen Loman dominates former world champion Bibiano Fernandes". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ Martin, Damon (2023-08-17). "John Lineker returns against Stephen Loman at ONE Fight Night 14 on Sept. 29 in Singapore". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ "ONE Championship Fight Night 14 results: Stamp Fairtex stops Ham Seo-hee with body-shot KO to win atomweight title". South China Morning Post. 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ Icasiano, Nissi (2025-12-03). "Stephen Loman returns to BRAVE CF". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
External links
[edit]- Stephen Loman at ONE
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Filipino male mixed martial artists
- Filipino sanshou practitioners
- Filipino Muay Thai practitioners
- Mixed martial artists utilizing sanshou
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai
- University of the Cordilleras alumni
- Sportspeople from Baguio
- Bantamweight mixed martial artists
- Featherweight mixed martial artists
- ONE Championship mixed martial artists
- 21st-century Filipino sportsmen