The Professional Fighters League (PFL) begins 2025 with the Road to Dubai Champions Series, headlined by undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Ireland’s Paul Hughes. The event streams live on Max, January 25.
Jean Claude Saclag, a Team Lakay standout and former SEA Games gold medalist, returns to action on January 17 at ONE Friday Fights 94 in Bangkok, aiming for his second straight MMA victory.
BRAVE Combat Federation unveils the 2024 Knockout of the Year nominees, celebrating jaw-dropping moments in MMA. Filipino star Marwin Quirante headlines the contenders with his stunning 18-second finish, joined by Alex Lohoré, Rizwan Ali, and Mohamed Alsameea.
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Denice Zamboanga claims the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship, making history as the first Filipina MMA World Champion.
ONE Championship announces an epic fourth showdown between Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, happening March 23 at Saitama Super Arena.
Filipino fighters Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Miado join a stacked lineup for ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8 at Lumpinee Stadium. Bumina-ang eyes redemption, while Miado tests the waters in a new weight class.
Filipino Muay Thai sensation Islay Erika Bomogao makes her 2025 debut at ONE Friday Fights 93 against Ran Longshu. Will she continue her rise in the ONE Championship spotlight?
Undefeated Eliezer Kubanza has called out former BRAVE CF champion Marcin Bandel for a 2025 clash. Will this be the next big showdown in the Super Welterweight division?
Filipino MMA star Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is set to face #5-ranked strawweight contender Keito Yamakita at ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8 in Bangkok. With a chance to reenter the rankings, Adiwang is training hard to secure his fourth straight win since his comeback.
Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion Jose “Shorty” Torres ended 2024 on a high note with a win at RIZIN 49. Now focused on the Flyweight division, Torres aims to become BRAVE CF’s inaugural Flyweight Champion and is eager for a potential clash with Kyoji Horiguchi.