![Nesthy Petecio in action during the SEA Games women’s 63kg semifinals. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ABC_9476-400x200.jpg)
The Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines criticized officiating and judging at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after Olympians Nesthy Petecio and Hergie Bacyadan were eliminated in the semifinals.
![Cris Cyborg poses with the PFL Women’s Featherweight World Title at the LDLC Arena. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251213225450-_85A1402-JP-400x200.jpg)
PFL Lyon delivered a championship-filled spectacle at the LDLC Arena as four fighters captured world and tournament titles, highlighted by Vadim Nemkov’s dominant heavyweight coronation.
![The Philippine taekwondo squad concludes the SEA Games with a total of two golds, six silvers, and six bronzes. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ManginTaichana-gold2-400x200.jpg)
Kenneth Riley Buenavides and Merica Lilyn Chan earned silver medals as the Philippine taekwondo team wrapped up the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, contributing to a six-silver finish alongside two golds and six bronzes.
![Flint Jara celebrates after advancing in SEA Games boxing competition in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ABC_0468-400x200.jpg)
Philippine boxing found renewed momentum at the SEA Games as Flint Jara fought through adversity to advance, even as Olympian Nesthy Petecio bowed out in a narrow defeat in Bangkok.
![Cris Cyborg and Sara Collins make weight for the women’s featherweight title fight. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251212175233-_85A5073-JP-400x200.jpg)
All bouts are official after successful weigh-ins ahead of PFL Lyon, with Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira set for the heavyweight crown and Cris Cyborg cleared for another title defense.
The Professional Fighters League is set to host its inaugural event in Spain, with Costello van Steenis defending his Middleweight World Title against Fabian Edwards in Madrid.
![Mark Ashley Fajardo storms into the SEA Games semifinals after a lightning-quick win over Indonesia. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mark-Ashley-Fajardo-Boxing-Mens-69kg-Quarterfinals-0748-400x200.jpg)
Mark Ashley Fajardo secured a spot in the 33rd SEA Games boxing semifinals after his Indonesian opponent retired early, ensuring Team Philippines another medal while teammates Hergie Bacyadan and Junmilardo Ogayre fell to Thai fighters.
![Jay Brian Baricuatro connects with clean combinations during his dominant quarterfinal win. [photo credit: Asian Boxing Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_478-400x200.png)
Jay Brian Baricuatro’s dominant quarterfinal win pushed the Philippines to eight assured boxing medals at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
![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.