![Dean Roxas celebrates after securing a quick submission victory for the Philippines. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ROXAS-DEAN-4-400x200.jpg)
Kimberly Custodio and Dean Roxas delivered strong performances to claim two gold medals in jiu jitsu ne-waza at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
Islay Bomogao, the country’s top-ranked -45kg Muay Thai fighter, leads the Philippine Muay Thai team at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, aiming to add to the nation’s medal haul.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Uzbekistan on Dec. 23 with BRAVE CF 103, featuring a high-stakes lightweight clash between Nozim Kalandarov and Rizwan Ali.
![Langbayan executes a decisive move to secure his podium finish in men’s -62kg jiu jitsu. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LANGBAYAN-GODWIN-2-400x200.jpg)
Godwin Langbayan earned a bronze medal in the men’s -62kg jiu jitsu fighting class, giving the Philippines its first jiu jitsu podium finish at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
![Macario celebrates after clinching the Philippines’ first gold medal of the SEA Games. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Poomsae-Gold-Justin-Kobe-Macario-3372-400x200.jpg)
Justin Kobe Macario opened the Philippines’ campaign with a breakthrough gold in men’s freestyle poomsae, delivering the country’s first top finish of the SEA Games.
Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Nicholas Hwende has challenged Stephen Loman, who recently returned to BRAVE CF, setting up a potential blockbuster bantamweight clash.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Uzbekistan with BRAVE CF 103, featuring hometown star Nozim Kalandarov against unbeaten Rizwan Ali in a thrilling lightweight showdown.
![Four champions rose at the PFL MENA Finals in Khobar — a night of decisions, rapid submissions, and unforgettable moments. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PFL_20251205_CKD-4613-400x200.jpg)
Four fighters seized belts at the PFL MENA Finals in Khobar, producing a night of tight championship wars, lightning-fast submissions and dominant grappling displays.
Three Filipino bantamweights share their predictions ahead of ONE Fight Night 38, where Fabricio Andrade defends his title against Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu.
Title contenders from four divisions successfully hit their marks in Khobar as the PFL MENA Finals weigh-ins confirmed Friday’s full championship slate.