The Professional Fighters League makes history with the first global MMA event in Africa, headlined by Johnny Eblen and Dakota Ditcheva. The July 19 fight card in Cape Town will also launch the PFL Africa Tournament.
![The 2025 PVL Draft is set to take place at Novotel Manila Araneta City this Sunday, June 8. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Draftees-3278-400x200.jpg)
A total of 57 players will vie for pro volleyball glory in the 2025 PVL Draft, with three-time UAAP MVP Mhicaela Belen leading a strong cast of collegiate and overseas-trained talents. The draft takes place Sunday at Novotel Manila Araneta City.
![Calvin Abueva makes his NorthPort debut with an 18-point outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1211-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix Super LPG snapped its losing streak with an emotional 118-107 win over NorthPort, fueled by a standout performance from JC Cullar just days after his father’s passing.
![Jhonard Clarito of Rain or Shine [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1125-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine held off a fierce late comeback from Terrafirma to claim a crucial 95-84 victory and inch closer to a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Slovenia for BRAVE CF 96 with a historic clash between Erko Jun and Mohammad Fakhreddine for the Middleweight World Title. The June 7 showdown in Ljubljana promises to be a defining moment in global MMA.
VALORANT marks its fifth anniversary with a nationwide tribute to Filipino gamers through immersive events, creative expression, and esports milestones that reflect the game’s cultural impact in the Philippines.
Julissa Cisneros’ hat-trick and Judie Arevalo’s five-goal barrage lifted Kaya FC-Iloilo and Capital1 to massive wins, keeping both clubs level in second place.
![Jamie Malonzo fired the game-sealing three-pointer to stun the Magnolia Hotshots. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1515-e1748789382541-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra surged past Magnolia with a late-game flurry to secure an 85-81 win in the Manila Clasico, reentering the top four in the PBA Philippine Cup.
![Bella Belen in action during the PVL Draft Combine at Paco Arena. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Bella-Belen-0401-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb hints at selecting UAAP MVP Bella Belen with the top pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft after her strong Combine showing.
![Acoidan Duque celebrates his razor-close win over Jason Ponet at BRAVE CF 95. [BRAVE CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BRAVE-CF-95-Tenerife-Duque-vs-Ponet-6-von-6-400x200.jpg)
BRAVE CF 95 lit up Tenerife with shocking upsets, explosive knockouts, and breakout performances, headlined by hometown hero Acoidan Duque’s split decision win.