The Professional Fighters League has revealed a stacked lineup for its 2025 World Tournament 5: Semifinals, with top stars Jason Jackson, Thad Jean, Jesus Pinedo, and more battling for a spot in the Finals.
![Sisi Rondina leads Choco Mucho’s fierce charge to keep their medal hopes alive. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Sisi-Rondina-6985-400x200.jpg)
Choco Mucho finally broke its five-set curse, overpowering Akari in four sets to force a do-or-die bronze medal match in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
![The Araneta Coliseum set for an electric Game 2 between Petro Gazz and Creamline in the PVL All-Filipino Finals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Petrogazz-Finals-G1-Remy-Palma-6142-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz looks to capitalize on their Game 1 victory in the All-Filipino Finals, aiming to secure the series win in Game 2 against Creamline at the Araneta Coliseum. The Angels are determined to break their Finals history.
BRAVE CF 93 promises fireworks as Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant faces China’s Eqiyuebu in a bantamweight showdown packed with national pride, clashing styles, and title aspirations.
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The San Miguel Beermen secured a dominant 110-98 victory over the Meralco Bolts in a historic PBA Golden Anniversary special at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. CJ Perez and June Mar Fajardo led the charge for SMB.
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Magnolia Hotshots secured their second win of the PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Converge 83-71 behind a strong fourth-quarter surge powered by Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero, who combined for 36 points and 14 rebounds.
BRAVE Combat Federation is bringing the heat back to China with BRAVE CF 93 on April 18 in Zhengzhou. Featuring a stacked card of international talent, the event marks another milestone in BRAVE CF’s global domination of the MMA landscape.
![Makati FC continues its unbeaten run with a win over University of Santo Tomas (UST). [photo credit: PFF Facebook page]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/488734015_970222415268925_7571595961445008094_n-400x200.jpg)
Debutants Capital1 and Makati FC pulled off statement victories in the 2025 PFF Women’s League, proving they’re ready to challenge the league’s traditional favorites. With strong performances and youthful firepower, these teams are changing the narrative.
Explore the origins of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and its roots in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA), a key predecessor that shaped professional basketball in the Philippines.
![The Petro Gazz Angels celebrate a thrilling Game 1 victory over Creamline at the Araneta Coliseum. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Petrogazz-Finals-G1-6581-400x200.jpg)
The Petro Gazz Angels secured a thrilling 5-set victory against the Creamline Cool Smashers, taking a 1-0 series lead in the PVL All-Filipino Finals and moving one step closer to their first-ever championship.