Fresh from claiming the BRAVE CF Flyweight World Championship, Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev is already challenging Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolić for a high-stakes showdown.
![The Alas Pilipinas men’s squad strike an arrival pose at the Kaohsiung International Airport on Sunday, November 16. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/alas-men-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines’ Alas Pilipinas men’s team kicked off its two-week SEA Games training camp in Taiwan, preparing with six friendly matches ahead of the Thailand 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Gboy Dela Vega seals the comeback for UST–Gameville against FEU–DN Steel. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2025-FEU-Tamaraws-v-UST-Golden-Spikers-GBoy-De-Vega-3-400x200.jpg)
UST–Gameville overcame a two-set deficit to stun FEU–DN Steel, 22–25, 20–25, 25–23, 25–23, 15–13, securing a semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Greg Dolor powers PGJC-Navy to a late victory over VNS. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2025-VNS-v-PGJC-Greg-Dolor-2-400x200.jpg)
PGJC-Navy closed out its Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference campaign with a hard-fought win over VNS, powered by captain Greg Dolor’s standout performance.
![Erika Santos delivers a composed performance to earn PVL Player of the Week honors. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Cignal-vs.-Zus-Erika-Santos-5668-400x200.jpg)
Erika Santos collected the PVL Player of the Week honor after steering Cignal’s mid-conference rise with a composed and commanding performance.
![Criss Cross players celebrate a key point during their comeback win at the Paco Arena. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2025-Criss-Cross-v-Alpha-Criss-Cross-Grp-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross wrapped up a flawless run on Sunday, Nov. 16, securing a semifinals berth after rallying past Alpha Insurance in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Ekpharit Wu’s composed finish at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open secured his maiden Asian Tour victory and a major jump in the Order of Merit. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251116-TG25-R4-Ekpharit_Wu-004-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Ekpharit Wu surged past home bet Hung Chien-yao down the stretch on Sunday, Nov. 16, to secure his first Asian Tour title at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open.
![NLEX boosted its PBA Philippine Cup campaign with a composed finish led by Robert Bolick in a crucial win over Titan Ultra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES930-400x200.jpg)
NLEX leaned on Robert Bolick’s late-game command to outlast Titan Ultra in a tense PBA Philippine Cup meeting held Sunday, Nov. 16.
![Hung Chien-yao reacts after sinking a putt during round three at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed213-400x200.jpg)
Local golfer Hung Chien-yao remains in front after the third round at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open, with Ekpharit Wu closing in following a hole-in-one and eagle performance.
![Petro Gazz players rejoice after sealing their knockout quarterfinals berth. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Capital1-0178-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz overcame a tight opening set to sweep Capital1 Solar Spikers, 25-27, 25-13, 25-10, 25-13, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Ynares Center Montalban, securing a quarterfinal berth in the PVL Reinforced Conference.