Ellise Xoe Malilay bags gold in AJP Jiu-Jitsu international tourney

Glendale G. Rosal 04/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana Jiu-Jitsu world champion Ellise Xoe Malilay added another feather to her already-decorated cap after clinching a gold medal in the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) International Tour – East Coast,…

Malilay sisters to receive Global Filipino Icon Award

Glendale G. Rosal 03/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana jiu-jitsu world champions Eliecha Zoe and Ellise Xoe Malilay have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Global Filipino Icon Awards 2025. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Malilay sisters have long…

Deftac Cebu bags 5 golds in Cebu Int’l Jiu-Jitsu championships

Glendale G. Rosal 03/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Deftac Cebu of the Deftac Six Blades delivered an impressive performance in the recent Asian Sport Jiu-Jitsu Federation (ASJJF) Cebu Open International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025, held last weekend at GMall of Cebu. Led by…

Cebuana Jiu-Jitsu stars, Malilay sisters, unveil stacked 2025 campaigns

Glendale G. Rosal 01/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The vaunted Malilay Jiu-Jitsu sisters are gearing up for a busy and challenging 2025, with a series of international competitions on their radar. The Dubai-based Cebuana Jiu-Jitsu stars, Eliecha Zoe and Ellise Xoe,…

FACES OF CEBU: Jes Vincent Catayas, 39, Cebuano jiu-jitsu fighter

Emmariel Ares 12/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – From a very young age, Jes Vincent Catayas knew that his whole being yearned to be a part of the intricate world of martial arts. Young and innocent, an 8-year-old Catayas was certain…

Malilay Sisters, PHL Jiu-Jitsu team honored by Senate for international triumphs

Glendale G. Rosal 12/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s rising jiu-jitsu stars, Eliecha Zoe and Ellise Xoe Malilay, received well-deserved recognition from the Senate of the Philippines on Tuesday, December 3, for their outstanding achievements on the international jiu-jitsu stage. The…

Malilay bags Cebu City Niño’s gold in Batang Pinoy Jiu-Jitsu

Glendale G. Rosal 11/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jiu-Jitsu world champion Ellise Xoe Malilay led the Cebu City Niños’ charge in their Jiu-Jitsu campaign in the Batang Pinoy National Finals in Puerto Princesa, Palawan this week. The 17-year-old Ellise Xoe, who…

Ellise Malilay clinches gold at Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu C’ships

Glendale G. Rosal 11/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Jiu-Jitsu standout Ellise Xoe Malilay claimed another prestigious accolade, securing a gold medal at the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 17-year-old, who trains in…

Eliecha Zoe Malilay wins gold in JJIF 2024 World Championships

Glendale G. Rosal 11/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana jiu jitsu ace Eliecha Zoe Malilay added another feather to her cap after winning the gold medal in the Jiu Jitsu International Federation 2024 World Championships in Heraklion, Greece on Sunday, November…

Eliecha Malilay wins bronze at Jiu-Jitsu Youth World Cup in Greece

Glendale B. Rosal 11/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s jiu-jitsu standout Eliecha Zoe Malilay delivered an impressive performance at the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU)-Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Youth World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, securing a bronze medal in the women’s under…

Malilay sisters to compete in Youth World Cup Jiu-Jitsu in Greece

Glendale G. Rosal 10/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The vaunted Malilay sisters will test their mettle against the best female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the upcoming Ju-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU)-Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Youth World Cup slated from October 28 to…

Malilay sisters clinch podium finishes in AJP Int’l Jiu-Jitsu tilt in Dubai

Glendale G. Rosal 09/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines  — The renowned Malilay jiu-jitsu sisters delivered convincing performances at the recently concluded AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2024 last weekend. They both finished on the podium in the same weight division of…

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