![Nicholas Hwende [Brave CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nicholas-Hwende-400x200.jpg)
Ahead of his BRAVE CF 91 showdown, Nicholas Hwende makes a bold claim about his identity and approach to African MMA, declaring himself “more South African than Nkosi Ndebele.”
![Jude Garcia [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-2024-Criss-Cross-vs.-Chichi-Jude-Garcia-0016-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Savouge face off today at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in a thrilling pre-semifinal match, with both teams battling for dominance in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann and Comm. Walter Francis Torres inaugurated the Sports Expo and Cultural Fair as part of the BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games 2024 festivities at the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex’ basketball court, Puerto Princesa City. [PSC photo | Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/468918911_989811806515363_7350724533141686647_n-400x200.jpg)
After a six-year break, the BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games make a grand comeback in Palawan, featuring four nations competing across eight sports to foster friendship and economic growth.
Fan favorites Sofía González, María Belén Carro, and the Bello twins continued to thrill at the Beach Pro Tour Challenge Nuvali with exciting victories in the Round of 12.
The 2024 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon began with the fun-filled Kids Dash, where over 5,500 parents and children enjoyed a memorable run and festive activities.
![Peter Uihlein [Picture by Paul Lakatos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ISQ_241130_PL_PETER_UIHLEIN_065-400x200.jpg)
Peter Uihlein clinched a five-shot victory at the US$2.5 million International Series Qatar, securing his second title on The International Series this year and rising to the top of the rankings.
![Timur Khizriev [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241130003638-PFL_20241130__JP11258_-400x200.jpg)
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) made history at King Saud University, crowning 10 champions across the 2024 Global and inaugural MENA Seasons. Featuring stunning performances from Timur Khizriev, Dakota Ditcheva, and local heroes like Abdullah Al-Qahtani, the event set new records and delivered unforgettable action.
![Savouge Spin Doctors secure their spot in the semifinals with a dominant victory over the EcoOil La Salle Green Oilers [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-INV-2024-DLSU-vs.-Savouge-Sherwin-Caritativo-9872-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Spin Doctors secured the last semifinal berth in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference with a dominant straight-set victory over the EcoOil La Salle Green Oilers.
![Youssef Boughanem [Brave CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Youssef-Boughanem-400x200.jpg)
Striking legend Youssef Boughanem overcame grappling challenges to secure a decision victory at BRAVE CF 90, extending his undefeated MMA streak to 3-0.
![Mark Calado [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-INV-2024-Cignal-vs.-Navy-Mark-Calado-9571-400x200.jpg)
Cignal HD Spikers ended their elimination round with a dominant win over the Navy Sealions. With seven straight victories, they secured the top seed for the semifinals.