![Ricky Lim has been appointed the Philippines' chef de mission for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [Richard Lim Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design274-400x200.png)
Karate Pilipinas president Ricky Lim has been appointed chef de mission for the Philippine delegation to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games following the resignation of Al Panlilio due to business commitments.
Joshua Pacio defends his ONE Strawweight title against Mansur Malachiev in a pivotal rematch at The Inner Circle 21 in Bangkok.
BRAVE Combat Federation has confirmed the complete fight card for BRAVE CF 107, featuring Bulgarian star Kaloyan Kolev in the main event and a host of international matchups. The event takes place on August 1 at Burgas Arena in partnership with the Bulgarian Fight Agency.
![Princess Aumagel Cortez smiles as she drapes the Philippine flag over her shoulders after clinching the 59kg women's class combat sambo gold in the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Saturday evening. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PSC_0560-1-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines announced itself as an emerging sambo powerhouse after winning three gold medals at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila. Led by Aislinn Agnes Yap, Jomary Torres and Aumagel Princess Cortez, the host nation delivered its best-ever campaign against some of the region’s strongest competitors.
BRAVE Combat Federation has added a pivotal heavyweight clash to BRAVE CF 107 as Ukrainian finisher Danylo Voievodkin meets former title challenger Grégory ‘Robson’ Robinet in Burgas, Bulgaria. Both fighters enter the contest determined to revive their championship ambitions.
![AJ McKee reminded everyone why he's among the world's elite, while Liz Carmouche moved another step closer to championship gold at PFL San Diego. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design207-400x200.png)
PFL San Diego delivered major shake-ups across four divisions as AJ McKee ended Salamat Isbulaev’s unbeaten run, Liz Carmouche earned a title shot, and Alexander Shabliy and Rob Wilkinson secured dominant victories.
The Philippines impressed both on and off the mat at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships, with young athletes delivering breakthrough performances while organizers earned praise from international federations and more than 15 visiting delegations.
![Kazakhstan's Karakat Rakhybay raises her hands in victory after beating Filipina grappler women's youth -47-kilogram division of the 11th Asia-Oceania Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Wednesday evening. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design202-400x200.png)
Seventeen-year-old Sophia Nicole Novino captured a silver medal in her international sambo debut after reaching the women’s youth -47kg final at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila.
AJ McKee and unbeaten Salamat Isbulaev successfully made weight ahead of their highly anticipated PFL San Diego main event, with every fighter on the card clearing the scales before fight night.
Saudi MMA star Hattan Alsaif will headline PFL MENA’s return to Riyadh as the promotion unveils a card featuring top regional prospects and tournament bouts.