The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to launch its highly anticipated 2025 World Tournament, featuring 64 elite fighters across eight weight classes. With $20 million in prize money at stake, the tournament promises thrilling MMA action broadcast to fans worldwide.
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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) named key sports leaders to spearhead major international events, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
The FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 is set to return to Singapore this March, featuring Asia and Oceania’s top basketball stars. Enjoy free entry on the first two days and courtside action at the Singapore Sports Hub!
Rasul Magomedov, Gerard Burns, Monika Kučinič, and Noach Blyden are the nominees for BRAVE CF’s 2024 Breakout Fighter of the Year award, celebrating their stellar performances.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) begins 2025 with the Road to Dubai Champions Series, headlined by undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Ireland’s Paul Hughes. The event streams live on Max, January 25.
The groupings and schedule for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Division A, set for July 13-20 in Shenzhen, China, have been released. Defending champions China and other top teams will battle for supremacy in Asia’s premier women’s basketball competition.
Jean Claude Saclag, a Team Lakay standout and former SEA Games gold medalist, returns to action on January 17 at ONE Friday Fights 94 in Bangkok, aiming for his second straight MMA victory.
BRAVE Combat Federation unveils the 2024 Knockout of the Year nominees, celebrating jaw-dropping moments in MMA. Filipino star Marwin Quirante headlines the contenders with his stunning 18-second finish, joined by Alex Lohoré, Rizwan Ali, and Mohamed Alsameea.
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Denice Zamboanga claims the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship, making history as the first Filipina MMA World Champion.
The BAL Combine returns to Rabat, Morocco, from January 10–12, 2025, showcasing 30+ players with NCAA, G League, and international experience.