
On March 7, Brian Hooi successfully defended his WOW FC Lightweight Belt at WOW FC 27 in the Madrid Arena in Madrid. Hooi defeated Colombo by knockout in the first round after a calm and controlled performance. From the opening bell, Hooi stayed composed and patient, carefully reading his opponent and waiting for the right moment to strike. Instead of rushing forward, the champion kept his distance and picked his shots with precision. The decisive sequence came when Hooi blocked one of Colombo’s kicks, causing Colombo to overextend with a follow-up punch. Hooi then slipped the punch and countered with a perfectly timed left hook that sent Colombo crashing to the canvas. Hooi immediately followed up with ground-and-pound, finishing the fight in spectacular fashion. With the victory, Hooi successfully retains his WOW FC Lightweight Belt, delivering a clinical performance that highlighted his composure, timing, and knockout power in front of the crowd in Madrid.