Author Karl De Mesa

Karl De Mesa

Karl R. De Mesa is the author of the award-winning non-fiction books “Radiant Void” and “Report from the Abyss.” A grappling enthusiast and a practitioner of Brazilian Luta Livre, he also co-hosts the MMA and fight culture podcast Destroy Manila.

KILLER LAOWAI: WILL CHOPE ON FIGHTING AND TRAINING IN TIANJIN

2 March 2018

China, Interviews

The argument that “The Kill” casts the longest shadow as a foreigner in Asia’s fight scene is hard to dispute. In MMA alone he has amassed an impressive 34-14 record since his debut in 2010 that has seen him...

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NATALIE GONZALES HILLS: LONG ROAD BACK FOR ‘THE KILAPINO’

16 April 2017

Interviews, Philippines

The road back to the cage has been fraught with waiting and recovery from injury for Natalie Gonzales Hills.

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LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP FOLAYANG FACES OFF WITH EV TING

29 March 2017

News, Philippines

Eduard Folayang affirms Team Lakay’s evolution ahead of his first title defense in Manila.

THE DEMOLITION MAN READY TO CLIMB UFC FLYWEIGHT RANKINGS

19 December 2016

Fighters, Philippines

Lausa says he has no regrets vacating the PXC flyweight title to make the transfer to UFC.

BRANDON VERA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUGH MMA ASIA

BRANDON VERA: TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES

1 December 2016

Fighters, Philippines

Brandon Vera is looking to cement the future of Asian MMA in Manila, writes Karl De Mesa.

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MOVEMENT WILL BE KEY FOR FERNANDES AND VERA IN MANILA

30 November 2016

Philippines, Pre Fight

Bibiano Fernandes and Brandon Vera will defend their world titles on Friday night in Manila.

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LANDSLIDE COMETH: EDUARD FOLAYANG RISES TO THE CHALLENGE OF SHINYA AOKI

28 October 2016

Fighters, Philippines

On the road to the championship, Eduard “Landslide” Folayang feels the stars have aligned.