bdysalam Kubanychbek continues his dominant run as BRAVE Combat Federation’s Lightweight Champion, successfully defending his title at BRAVE CF 87. With top contenders Rauli Tutarauli and Olzhas Eskaraev chasing the belt, can anyone stop Kubanychbek’s reign?
Korean golfer Guntaek Koh takes a commanding four-shot lead at 22-under after a solid third-round 66 at the New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport. Chasing his first international title, Koh will look to hold off Australia’s Ryan Peake and a group of top Asian Tour contenders in the final round.
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Australia’s Harrison Crowe stormed to the top of the leaderboard at the New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport, firing a nine-under-par 62 in the first round. He leads countryman James Marchesani (63), while Asian Tour regulars Kevin Yuan and Guntaek Koh (64s) remain in close pursuit.
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Ollie Schniederjans capped a stunning comeback with victory at the International Series India, holding off US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. The American secured a four-shot win at DLF Golf and Country Club.
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Joaquin Niemann fired a bogey-free 68 to claim the clubhouse lead at the International Series India. With half the field yet to finish due to fog delays, Niemann leads by two shots over Ollie Schniederjans and Kazuki Higa.
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Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra surged to the top of the leaderboard at the International Series India after a stunning back-nine performance. Filipino Justin Quiban and Thailand’s Danthai Boonma trail closely as the first round wraps up at the challenging DLF Golf and Country Club.
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Julien Sale delivered a stunning performance at the Smart Infinity Philippine Open, becoming the first Asian Tour member to win on his debut. The Frenchman’s five-under-par 65 secured his first professional win and set the stage for a remarkable career.
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Tomoyo Ikemura surged into the lead with a last-hole birdie during the third round of the 2025 Smart Infinity Philippine Open. The Japanese golfer now sits 18 holes away from his first Asian Tour title.
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Sadom Kaewkanjana takes a commanding three-shot lead at the 2025 Philippine Open. The Thai star shows composure on the tough Masters Course, while local hero Justin Quiban fires a flawless 64 to keep home fans excited.