PH Taekwondo’s Next Chapter: New Center, New Champions
The Philippine Taekwondo Association marked its 50th anniversary as the new National Taekwondo Center rises at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Combat Sports
Cyborg Risked Her PFL Belt to Chase a Number No Woman Owned
![Cris Cyborg retained her PFL featherweight championship after defeating Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design542-400x200.png)
Cris Cyborg kept her PFL featherweight title and reached 30 career wins after defeating Ketlen Vieira in the PFL Tampa main event.
Filipino Ex-Champ Loman to Clash With Abramishvili at Pula Arena
Stephen Loman returns to BRAVE CF after five years to face Lasha Abramishvili at the historic Pula Arena in Croatia on Sept. 5.
PFL Africa: Morocco Card Set for Casablanca Showdown
PFL Africa: Morocco arrives in Casablanca on October 10 with six semifinal bouts and a heavyweight main event featuring Abdoulaye Kane and Badr Medkouri.
Zubiri: Next Alex Eala of Arnis Could Rise From This Tourney
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri believes the Philippines’ next arnis stars could emerge from 358 athletes competing at the National Battle of Champions.
PFL Charlotte Erupts as Battle Scores Gritty Split Decision
Bryan Battle defeated Dalton Rosta by split decision in PFL Charlotte, earning his first PFL win in front of his hometown fans.
Battle vs. Rosta Official: PFL Charlotte Card Locked In
All fighters made weight as Bryan Battle and Dalton Rosta officially headline PFL Charlotte at Bojangles Coliseum.
India’s MMA Fanbase Sets Historic BRAVE CF Milestone
BRAVE CF 107 drew record-breaking viewership in India as Owais Yaqoob’s dominant win fueled massive fan engagement.
Is Team Khabib’s Owais Yaqoob the Next Big Superstar in MMA?
Owais Yaqoob stopped Delyan Georgiev in the first round at BRAVE CF 107 before calling out lightweight champion Abdisalam Kubanychbek.
BRAVE CF 107 Results: Burgas Arena Erupts in Finishes
![BRAVE CF 107 delivered nonstop action as Salim El Ouassaidi rallied to stop hometown favorite Kaloyan Kolev in Bulgaria. [BRAVE CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design413-400x200.png)
Salim El Ouassaidi rallied to stop Kaloyan Kolev as BRAVE CF 107 delivered a night packed with knockouts, submissions and thrilling finishes.