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Jena Bishop Dethrones Liz Carmouche to Claim Historic PFL Flyweight Championship

Jena Bishop became the inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight World Champion after defeating Liz Carmouche by unanimous decision in Chicago. [PFL photo]
October 18, 2026
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Jena Bishop defeated Liz Carmouche by unanimous decision to become the inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight World Champion after avenging her 2025 first-round loss.

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Liz Carmouche’s Championship Legacy Faces New Test as Jena Bishop Targets PFL History

The PFL women’s flyweight title fight between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop will determine the division’s inaugural world champion in Chicago. [PFL photo]
October 16, 2026
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Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop made weight for the inaugural PFL women’s flyweight title fight in Chicago, with history on the line at Wintrust Arena.

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PFL Africa Casablanca Results: Kane Wins, Finals Set

Abdoulaye Kane stopped Badr Medkouri with punches from full mount at 4:06 of the first round in the heavyweight main event. [PFL photo]
October 11, 2026
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Abdoulaye Kane stopped Badr Medkouri in the first round at PFL Africa: Casablanca as the promotion crowned finalists across its tournament divisions.

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Two-Time Cancer Survivor Turns Bali Boxing Into a War on Cancer

Fight For A Cure 2026 brings Bali gyms, fighters and supporters together at Nuanu Creative City to support cancer research.
October 4, 2026
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Fight For A Cure returns to Bali with 40 fighters, 30 gyms and more than 1,500 supporters raising funds for cancer research.

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PFL MENA 11 Results: Nada Wins Trilogy, Finalists Set for Finale

PFL MENA 11 featured semifinal action across the lightweight, featherweight and welterweight tournament divisions in Riyadh.
October 3, 2026
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Mostafa Rashed Nada ended his trilogy with Osama ElSeady by second-round guillotine choke at PFL MENA 11 in Riyadh.

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Jeus Yape Named Philippines Flag Bearer at Asian Games

Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape [right] will carry the Philippine flag at the closing ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Oct. 4. [POC Media pool]
October 3, 2026
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Asian Games taekwondo champion Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape will carry the Philippine flag at the Aichi-Nagoya closing ceremony on Oct. 4.

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Kaila Napolis Turns Despair Into Asian Games Bronze for PH

Kaila Napolis won Asian Games jiu jitsu bronze for the Philippines after beating Mongolia's Tsagaanbileg Altangerel, 2-0, in the women's -52kg class. [POC Media pool]
October 3, 2026
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Kaila Napolis beat Mongolia’s Tsagaanbileg Altangerel for bronze after reaching the repechage at the Asian Games.

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Judo Heartbreak: PH Goes Home Empty-Handed at Asian Games

October 3, 2026
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Kiyomi Watanabe, Chino Sy Tancontian and Eskelen Kedo all lost in the Round of 16 as the Philippines finished the Asian Games without a judo medal.

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Philippines Taekwondo Roars Back With Double Poomsae Medals

Philippine taekwondo earned two Asian Games medals through Juliana Candelaria and Jeus Yape in poomsae. [POC Media pool]
October 2, 2026
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Juliana Candelaria won silver and Jeus Yape added bronze as Philippine taekwondo secured two Asian Games poomsae medals.

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How BRAVE CF Conquered 20 European Countries in Just 10 Years

BRAVE CF has staged events in 20 European countries as the promotion marks its 10th anniversary in international MMA.
October 1, 2026
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BRAVE CF has staged events in 20 European countries during its first decade, building a global MMA footprint across 39 host nations.

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