Mohamed Said Maalem stunned Erko Jun at BRAVE CF 106 to become the new light heavyweight champion, proving age is no barrier to greatness.
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Alexandra Eala continued her dream run at the Berlin Tennis Open, upsetting World No. 8 Elina Svitolina to book a semifinal showdown against Linda Noskova.
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Serbia snapped its losing streak with a straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind a strong performance from Anja Zubic in the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City.
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Defending champion Italy overcame a resilient Serbia in five thrilling sets to improve to 5-1 in the Volleyball Nations League at the PhilSports Arena.
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The United States stayed unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League Pasig City leg after overpowering Czechia in straight sets behind a dominant blocking performance.
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Alex Eala continued her impressive 2026 campaign by defeating reigning Queen’s champion Donna Vekic in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open.
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Japan remained unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League after overcoming Serbia in a thrilling five-set battle to close the opening day of the Pasig City leg.
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Defending champion Italy returned to winning ways in the Volleyball Nations League after defeating Czechia in straight sets at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
![Jordan Thompson, Logan Eggleston and Dana Rettke powered Team USA to another convincing VNL victory as Week 2 officially got underway. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design128-400x200.png)
The United States opened its Volleyball Nations League Week 2 campaign in Pasig City with a commanding straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind Jordan Thompson and a balanced offensive display.
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.