BRAVE Combat Federation has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Submission of the Year, highlighting four fighters whose finishes captured the MMA world’s attention.
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ONE Championship announced that Filipino bantamweight contender Stephen Loman has officially ended his stint with the promotion after both sides agreed to part ways.
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.
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The 2025 PFL World Tournament semifinals saw dominant performances by Gadzhi Rabadanov, Jena Bishop, and Justin Wetzell, who secured their spots in the finals with decisive wins. The competition continues with more divisions set to compete next week.
World Boxing Council bantamweight champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. believes that his title defense against fellow Filipino Reymart “Assasin” Gaballo is a positive note for the Philippine boxing scene.