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Paul Hughes makes statement with 42-second KO at PFL Europe Belfast

Paul Hughes celebrates after a 42-second KO win over Bruno Miranda at PFL Europe Belfast. [PFL Images]
May 11, 2025
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Paul Hughes sent shockwaves through the MMA world with a stunning 42-second KO win over Bruno Miranda at PFL Europe Belfast, while Lewis McGrillen, Alex Chizov, and Claudio Pacella also delivered explosive performances.

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PFL MENA 1: Mohammadseifi defeats El Sisy to reach lightweight semifinals

Mohsen Mohammadseifi controls Ahmed El Sisy during their Lightweight tournament bout in Jeddah. [PFL photo]
May 10, 2025
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The second season of PFL MENA roared to life in Jeddah as fighters in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions punched their tickets to the 2025 Semifinals. Mohsen Mohammadseifi, Salah Eddine Hamli, and others delivered thrilling finishes and dominant displays at Onyx Arena.

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Former Bellator champ Jason Jackson meets rising star Thad Jean in PFL semifinal bout

Jason Jackson looks to book his spot in the finals with a win over Thad Jean
May 10, 2025
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The 2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals is set for June 12 in Nashville, headlined by Jason Jackson vs Thad Jean in a welterweight showdown, with Jesus Pinedo and Gabriel Braga clashing in a thrilling trilogy co-main event.

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PFL MENA 1 weigh-in results: Lightweight champ returns, Almudhaf makes debut for Kuwait

Mohsen Mohammadseifi makes weight ahead of PFL MENA 1 main event in Jeddah.
May 9, 2025
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) MENA season kicks off in Jeddah with an exciting weigh-in as top fighters gear up for the tournament. Here are the official results for the highly anticipated event.

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Kevin Ruart vs. Ahmad Labban headlines BRAVE CF 94 in fan-favorite clash

The People’s Main Event: Ruart vs Labban promises to deliver fireworks.
May 8, 2025
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BRAVE CF 94 marks Switzerland’s debut with a must-see showdown between Swiss favorite Kevin Ruart and Lebanon’s Ahmad “The Shadow” Labban in a 77kg catchweight bout on May 17.

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From Setbacks to World Titles: How Zamboanga and Buntan became Filipina icons in ONE Championship

Buntan and Zamboanga’s rise to the top reflects the growing strength of women in martial arts. [ONE Championship photo]
May 8, 2025
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In a groundbreaking achievement, Denice Zamboanga and Jackie Buntan have become the first Filipinas to win World Championships in ONE Championship, marking a historic milestone for women in martial arts.

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MMA heats up in Tenerife as BRAVE CF 95 delivers action-packed card

The world's best fighters are ready to make history at BRAVE CF 95 in Tenerife!
May 8, 2025
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BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Spain for BRAVE CF 95 on May 30, 2025, at the Pabellón Santiago Martín in Tenerife, featuring top international MMA talent. Don’t miss this thrilling night of combat sports.

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PFL Africa storms into scene with high-stakes opener in Cape Town

Helios Sports & Entertainment partners with PFL to power the African MMA scene through strategic investment.
May 7, 2025
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PFL Africa makes its debut July 26 in Cape Town with the launch of the 2025 tournament and major world title bouts under the Champions Series: Road to Dubai.

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Denice Zamboanga becomes ONE’s undisputed atomweight queen after Fairtex vacates title

Denice Zamboanga is now the undisputed ONE atomweight MMA champ after Stamp Fairtex vacates the belt. [ONE Championship photo]
May 5, 2025
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Denice Zamboanga is now the official ONE atomweight MMA world champion after Stamp Fairtex vacated the title due to injury. The Filipina star embraces her reign with honor and faith.

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Davis, Moldavsky, and Powell punch tickets to next round at PFL World Tournament 4

May 3, 2025
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The 2025 PFL World Tournament 4 wrapped up at Universal Studios Florida with Phil Davis, Valentin Moldavsky, and Simeon Powell among the standouts punching their tickets to the Semifinals in June.

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