Combat Sports
PFL Africa First Round delivers explosive finishes as semifinals are set in Johannesburg
PFL Africa’s first round concluded in Johannesburg with thrilling knockouts and submissions as the Featherweight and Welterweight semifinal matchups were finalized.
Kaila Napolis claims silver in ju-jitsu at 2025 World Games, secures Philippines’ first medal
Kaila Napolis delivered the Philippines’ first medal at the 2025 World Games, earning silver in the women’s ju-jitsu -52kg finals in Chengdu, China.
PFL Africa 2025 First Round continues in Johannesburg with featherweight and welterweight clashes
PFL Africa returns to Johannesburg as top featherweights and welterweights battle in the first round, headlined by Ocheme vs. Camara.
Rudzma Abubakar advances to semis after dominant win in women’s muay thai at World Games
Rudzma Abubakar outclassed Ukrainian foe Anastasiia Mykhailenko to reach the women’s muay thai -48kg semifinals at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.
Joshua Pacio challenges Yuya Wakamatsu for flyweight title at ONE 173
ONE Strawweight Champion Joshua Pacio moves up to face Flyweight king Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 173 in Tokyo, aiming to make history as the first Filipino two-division MMA World Champion.
Thad Jean, Movlid Khaybulaev Crowned Champions at 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals in Atlantic City
Thad Jean and Movlid Khaybulaev captured championship gold at the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals in Atlantic City with dominant main event performances.
Denice Zamboanga set for first ONE Championship title defense in Tokyo against Ayaka Miura
Undisputed atomweight queen Denice Zamboanga will defend her ONE Championship title against Ayaka Miura in Tokyo on November 16 at ONE 173.
Africa24 Group partners with Ivorian MMA Federation to boost MMA visibility across Africa
Africa24 Group and the Ivorian MMA Federation join forces to promote and broadcast MMA across Côte d’Ivoire and Africa through dedicated coverage and programming.
Erko Jun calls for rematch with Mohammad Fakhreddine ahead of BRAVE CF 100
BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight Champion Erko Jun reignites his rivalry with Mohammad Fakhreddine, calling for a rematch as the promotion nears its 100th event.




![Rudzma Abubakar (second from left) with Team Philippines Chef de Mission Stephen Arapoc, PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, and Muay Thai head coach Billy Alumno. [[photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/53e96350-e7b8-41cd-914a-b50baa67d9f7-400x200.jpeg)

![Thad Jean raises the PFL welterweight belt after a five-round victory over Logan Storley in Atlantic City. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFL_20250801_C1N09669_1-400x200.jpg)
![The champ is coming to Tokyo! Zamboanga defends her ONE Atomweight World Title this November. [photo credit: ONE Championship]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Denice_Zamboanga-053-400x200.jpg)

