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Nkosi Ndebele’s 2025 Mission: Reclaiming the BRAVE CF Bantamweight Crown

January 3, 2025January 11, 2025Comments Off

Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion Nkosi Ndebele is gearing up for a thrilling 2025 comeback. With eyes on revenge against Nicholas Hwende and a return to glory, the South African MMA star is training hard in Bali to reclaim his title.

POC eyes first Winter Olympics medal with Harbin Asian Winter Games campaign

January 1, 2025January 11, 2025Comments Off

The Philippines is sending its largest contingent yet to the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, with a 20-athlete team competing in six disciplines. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) hopes this participation sets the stage for the country’s first-ever Winter Olympics medal in Milan-Cortina 2026.

Nicholas Hwende celebrates his historic victory at BRAVE CF 91, becoming the first Zimbabwean to capture the Bantamweight title.

Nicholas Hwende: The Rise of BRAVE CF’s Bantamweight Champion

January 1, 2025January 11, 2025Comments Off

Zimbabwean MMA sensation Nicholas Hwende has captured global attention as the new BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion. Hwende’s triumph over Nkosi Ndebele at BRAVE CF 91 solidifies his position as one of Africa’s brightest MMA stars.

FIRST Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and William Vincent “Vinny” Araneta Marcos (seventh and sixth from left) with (from left) Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) vice president Ricky Palou and secretary-general Donaldo Caringal, Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, Volleyball World CEO Finn Taylor, PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara and national team mainstay Bryan Bagunas make the victory sign after the first organizational meeting for the world championship in Malacañang on April 30, 2024.

Preparations for FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025 enter high gear

December 31, 2024January 16, 2025Comments Off

As the countdown hits nine months, the Philippines intensifies preparations for its historic solo hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025.

FIBA Signs Three-Year Agreement with New Global Partner 1xBet

December 30, 2024Comments Off

FIBA partners with 1xBet as its exclusive Global Betting Partner through 2027, bringing innovative fan engagement, global visibility, and integrity-focused initiatives to basketball and 3×3 events worldwide.

(From left) Joenil Anne Ramos, Rhea Tomas, Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts team manager Jose Montalbo, and Camila Amor Bartolome. Photo courtesy of Jose Montalbo.

Bacolod Tay Tung trio joins CSB Lady Blazers, eyeing NCAA glory

December 29, 2024January 11, 2025Comments Off

Bacolod Tay Tung standouts Camila Amor Bartolome, Rhea Tomas, and Joenil Anne Ramos commit to the CSB Lady Blazers, bringing their championship-winning attitude to the reigning NCAA women’s volleyball champions.

Mohammad Fakhreddine vs. Erko Jun: A Clash for BRAVE CF Middleweight Glory in 2025

December 29, 2024January 11, 2025Comments Off

The BRAVE Combat Federation is gearing up for an electrifying 2025 as Mohammad Fakhreddine eyes a Middleweight showdown with reigning Light Heavyweight champion Erko Jun. The stakes? Redemption, dominance, and a shot at history.

BRAVE International Combat Week 2024: A New Era for Global Combat Sports

December 26, 2024January 11, 2025Comments Off

BRAVE International Combat Week 2024 in Bahrain shattered records with over 15,000 fans, global VIPs, and iconic MMA stars, redefining combat sports events.