The curtain fell on BRAVE International Combat Week with the electrifying conclusion of BRAVE CF 92, delivering a night of unforgettable MMA action and cementing 2024 as a milestone year for BRAVE Combat Federation.
The main event saw the much-anticipated return of Mohammad Fakhreddine, who faced Abdel Rahmane Driai in a dramatic bout. The fight included near-finishes and a controversial pause due to an illegal strike by Driai. However, Fakhreddine’s relentless aggression in the second round secured him a TKO victory via ground-and-pound, marking a spectacular comeback. In his post-fight speech, Fakhreddine hinted at a future showdown with Erko Jun, adding fuel to the rivalry.
The card also featured a standout India vs. Pakistan segment, where Pakistani fighters emerged victorious in all five of their matchups, solidifying their dominance.
In the co-main event, Rizwan Ali maintained his undefeated record with a first-round TKO over Srikant Sekhar, showcasing precise striking and grappling skills. The bout marked Sekhar’s final fight as the veteran announced his retirement post-match, concluding an illustrious MMA career spanning over a decade.
Other highlights of the evening included:
- Babar Ali’s grappling masterclass against Mohammad Farhad, earning him a unanimous decision win.
- A thrilling three-round war between Seth Rosario and Abbas Khan, ending in a split decision victory for Khan.
- Ismail Khan’s dominant performance over Yadwinder Singh, securing a unanimous decision win through superior grappling.
- Aqib Awan rebounding with a TKO victory over Ehtesham Ansari, snapping his opponent’s six-fight winning streak.
The event also saw the triumphant return of Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal, who marked her comeback with a second-round armbar submission win against Jhen Buzon. Competing after a seven-year hiatus, Suchika displayed exceptional grappling skills to improve her professional record to 2-0.
Other notable performances included:
- Omar Solomanov’s first-round submission win in the Featherweight division.
- Rami Hamed’s first-round stoppage victory, extending his win streak to six fights.
- Abdallah Mohamed’s unanimous decision win over Mohamed Yosif Abdulrahman through dominant ground control.
The year 2024 has been monumental for BRAVE Combat Federation, marked by breaking multiple world records, expanding to new territories like Mauritius, China, and Austria, and signing partnerships that strengthened its global reach.
BRAVE CF 92 Results:
- Catchweight: Mohammad Fakhreddine def. Abdel Rahmane Driai via TKO (strikes) at 3:11 of R2
- Lightweight: Rizwan Ali def. Srikant Sekhar via TKO (punches) at 2:22 of R1
- Bantamweight: Babar Ali def. Mohammad Farhad via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Featherweight: Omar Solomanov def. Izzeddine Al Derbani via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:53 of R1
- Catchweight: Abbas Khan def. Seth Rosario via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Super Welterweight: Rami Hamed def. Salamat Orozakunov via TKO (punches) at 4:20 of R1
- Super Lightweight: Abdallah Mohamed def. Mohamed Yosif Abdulrahman via unanimous decision
- Bantamweight: Ismail Khan def. Yadwinder Singh via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Flyweight: Aqib Awan def. Ehtesham Ansari via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 2:01 of R3
- Strawweight: Suchika Tariyal def. Jhen Buzon via submission (armbar) at 2:08 of R2
Stay tuned for 2025, as BRAVE Combat Federation continues its mission to showcase elite global MMA talent.
