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.
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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.
BRAVE CF Phenom Owais Yaqoob Leads India’s Explosive MMA Surge
BRAVE Combat Federation star Owais Yaqoob tops India’s MMA rankings as the nation’s fighters continue making their mark on the global stage.
PFL New York: Two Unbeaten Kings Collide for Lightweight Gold
Undefeated champion Usman Nurmagomedov defends the PFL lightweight title against unbeaten challenger Archie Colgan at PFL New York.
PFL DC: Jean Shakes Off Knockdown, Stops Rodriguez Late
![PFL Welterweight World Title: Thad Jean def. Ernesto Rodriguez by TKO (punches), 2:44, Round 3 [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design373-400x200.png)
Thad Jean overcame an early knockdown before stopping Ernesto Rodriguez in the third round to capture the PFL welterweight championship in Washington, D.C.
BRAVE CF 107 Adds Explosive Alsameea-Ramani Showdown
Bahrain’s Mohamed Alsameea will face Swiss newcomer Miran Ramani at BRAVE CF 107 after an injury forced Aleksandar Hristov off the Aug. 1 card.