BRAVE Combat Federation is kicking off its 2025 calendar with a thrilling return to China as BRAVE CF 93 takes over Zhengzhou on April 18. Partnering with leading Chinese promotion YFU, the event will run alongside YFU 83 and promises an electrifying showcase of elite Chinese fighters squaring off against top-tier international competition.

Following the huge success of BRAVE CF 84 in China last year, this return signals the federation’s growing foothold in the Asian MMA market. With events now hosted in 35 countries, BRAVE CF continues to establish itself as the most traveled MMA organization in the world. BRAVE CF 93 will also tie the world record for most Asian nations visited by a single MMA promotion.

The night’s main event features a blockbuster lightweight clash between Georgia’s Rauli Tutarauli and Kazakhstan’s Olzhas Eskaraev. Tutarauli, a seasoned warrior with 35 career victories, faces Eskaraev, a finisher with a 16-7 record and a hunger for dominance. The fight is a high-stakes regional showdown that could shake up the lightweight rankings.

In the co-main event, Chinese veteran Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti faces Tajikistan’s rising prospect Khurshed Nazarov in a catchweight bout at 62.5kg. Also on the main card, Jinbo Zou battles South Africa’s Luthando “Shorty” Biko at 59.5kg, while Weiqiang Yang faces Bulgaria’s Nikolay “The Eastern European Storm” Atanasov in an action-packed flyweight contest.

Here’s a look at the BRAVE CF 93 fight card:

• Lightweight: Rauli Tutarauli vs. Olzhas Eskaraev

• Catchweight (62.5kg): Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti vs. Khurshed Nazarov

• Catchweight (59.5kg): Jinbo Zou vs. Luthando Biko

• Flyweight: Weiqiang Yang vs. Nikolay Atanasov

• Flyweight: Jiniushiyue vs. Bidzina Gavashelishvili

• Lightweight: Aizezi Damolamu vs. Davit Lortkipanidze

• Featherweight: Zeqiuduoji vs. Rauan Bekbolat

• Bantamweight: Eqiyuebu vs. Rabindra Dhant

• Featherweight: Fayang Wan vs. Mojtaba Nasiri

As BRAVE CF 93 unfolds, it reflects the federation’s mission: to elevate the sport of MMA on a global scale, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and give athletes from emerging markets a world-class platform.