Biado and Regalario previously clashed in a championship match at the 2024 Universal Chinese Taipei Open, where Biado came out on top with a 13–7 victory.

For Bernie, this marks the biggest match of his career. For Biado, it’s a shot at reclaiming a world title and solidifying his legacy as one of the all-time Filipino greats.

One thing’s for sure: For the first time in 7 years, a Filipino will be in the finals of the 2025 World Pool Championship .