Stephen Loman will be carrying his Ifugao fighting DNA with him in an iconic gladiator arena, as he returns to action after a few years away from the ring.
Loman will return to action on September 5 against Lasha Abramishvili at the iconic Pula Arena in Croatia. The two will face each other in the co-main event of BRAVE CF 108.
A warrior in his own right, ‘The Sniper’ is bent on showcasing the spirit of the Ifugao in a historic location.
‘I’m very excited to fight in Croatia for the first time. I’ve competed in many countries throughout my career, but this will be a completely different experience. Competing in a location with so much history makes this opportunity even more special,’ Loman said.
‘I know the history of Pula Arena, and that makes this fight even more meaningful. Warriors fought here centuries ago, and now I have the chance to compete in the same place in a different era. I want to honor that history by giving the fans a performance they will remember,’ he added.
The 31-year-old is holding a 17-3 win-loss record. He last fought in 2023 against John Lineker in ONE Fighting Championship, where he absorbed a unanimous-decision defeat.
Now, he will aim to get back to his winning ways against Abramishvili, who holds a 12-2-1 win-loss-draw card.
Loman eyes to do it inside the ancient amphitheater, where gladiatorial contests were held thousands of years ago.
And surely, he will be carrying that warrior spirit with him.
‘I’m proud to be a Cordilleran. Wherever I compete, I carry my people and my heritage with me. Our ancestors were fiercely independent, and they protected their land and way of life for generations,’ he said.
‘That determination is part of me, and I want to show the world what a Cordilleran warrior is all about.’