
By Jay Leon Guerrero
Guam’s Brogan Walker-Sanchez notched another victory in her MMA career after defeating Miranda Maverick at Invicta FC 30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The “Killer Bee” improved to 6-0 in her professional MMA career and continues to moves up the world rankings in the female flyweight division.
Walker-Sanchez returned home with her husband, Mike Sanchez, who accompanied and cornered his wife for the fight. The “Power Couple” train together at the Purebred gym under the tutelage of Stephen Roberto and strength and conditioning Coach Steve Oshiro.
“The belief that my husband Mike Sanchez has in me and my ability is unreal. There is no way I could have done this without him,” said Walker-Sanchez.
The Killer Bee said she received many messages of congratulations and encouragement when she got home.
“I was and honestly always am completely overwhelmed with messages from my teammates and those who have been following me. The love is unreal and reading the messages from my coaches, teammates, sponsors, friends and family brings me to tears so I try to reply to everyone over the next few days or so,” said Brogan-Walker.
She also thanked all her sponsors Silver Lion Athletics, Avoid the Lloyd, Mosas, Purebred BJJ Guam, Fökai, Racers Edge Guam, Synergy Guam, Fit for You Guam, Impact Kennels, Heroes & Headkicks, Churrasco, The Connect Guam, Paradise Fitness and Victoria Printing and Graphics.
Whats next?
Sanchez-Walker is now 2-0 in 2018 with a victory in January during her Invicta FC debut over Cheri Muraski. She defeated Muraski by split decision and won her bout last week via unanimous over Maverick. So now, what’s next on the agenda? Walker-Sanchez said she will keep training but is open for a fight this year if the time permits.
“No immediate (fight) plans yet, I am looking at graduating from UOG in December majoring in Elementary Education so I will be pretty busy. I’m transferring my discipline of ‘no days off’ from training in martial arts to the work I will be doing in student teaching over the next few months. I will still train 5-6 days a week but my students will now come first. If I get a call and the timing is just right, then it’s a go,” said Walker-Sanchez.
Walker-Sanchez just arrived back on island and will enjoy a very short break from training.
“I usually take 1-2 days off depending on how my body feels. I do still teach my regular Muay Thai classes regardless of how I’m feeling,” said Walker-Sanchez.
Walker-Sanchez has a passion to teach and she said her priorities are with her students.
“My students, whether it’s DOE or my martial arts students they come first. It’s their dedication and consistency that helps to keep me committed and on track, so that’s my way of paying it forward.”
The immediate plans are to continue preparing the Purebred team for a huge tournament next month.
“My team has already kicked off an amazing training camp for those heading to compete in the IBJJF Asian Open Competition in Tokyo. We have Jackson Souza, yet another World Champion BJJ Black belt hosting classes at Purebred HQ in August so I’m really looking forward to that,” said Walker-Sanchez.
“The level of commitment from them and my other teammates is why I am where I am today. Thank you team! BIBA PUREBRED!”


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February 2023
- SU
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- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for January
1st
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
2nd
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
4th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
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6th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
7th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
8th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
9th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL FINALS
Events for February
11th
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13th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
14th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
15th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
16th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
17th
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
18th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2K/5K
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
Events for February
19th
SPRINT TRIATHLON, PACIFIC GAMES QUALIFIER
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
Events for February
20th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
21st
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
22nd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
23rd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
24th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
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25th
Events for February
27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for February
28th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

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