![Sophia Nicole Divino pins E. Samatova of Kyrgyzstan during their Youth women’s -47kg preliminary bout at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design187-400x200.png)
Teenage Filipina Sophia Nicole Novino continued her rapid rise by reaching the Youth women’s -47kg final at the Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila.
Undefeated Bulgarian prospect Nikolay Atanasov takes on Bahraini veteran Magomed Idrisov in a high-stakes flyweight clash at BRAVE CF 107 in Burgas on August 1.
World No. 1 Sydney Sy returns to action at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila, as the Philippines eyes a strong medal run with home support and a full international field.
Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga has vacated the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship after giving birth, stepping away from competition to embrace motherhood while signaling a future return to the sport.
Mohamed Said Maalem stunned Erko Jun at BRAVE CF 106 to become the new light heavyweight champion, proving age is no barrier to greatness.
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed three middleweight contests for PFL Charlotte, with several top-ranked contenders looking to strengthen their position in the championship picture ahead of the interim title fight.
Africa reached a landmark moment in BRAVE Combat Federation as Alex Lohoré, Nicholas Hwende, and Mohamed Said Maalem simultaneously held world championship gold, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in global mixed martial arts.
BRAVE Combat Federation has signed Bosnian mixed martial arts prospect Amil Tutić to an exclusive multi-fight contract following his impressive performances inside the promotion.
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PFL Africa launched its first event in Nigeria with a night of tournament action and showcase bouts, highlighted by Patrick Ocheme’s spectacular flying-knee knockout in Lagos.
Joshua Pacio defends his ONE Strawweight MMA World Title against Mansur Malachiev, while Eduard Folayang returns to action against Shozo Isojima at The Inner Circle 21 on July 10 in Bangkok.