BRAVE Combat Federation made a triumphant return to China on April 18 with BRAVE CF 93, held in the bustling city of Zhengzhou in association with local partner Youde Fighting Ultimate (YFU). Paired with YFU 83, the event delivered a night of world-class mixed martial arts, featuring elite fighters from China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Nepal, Tajikistan, Iran, and Bulgaria.

The event marked BRAVE CF’s continued expansion in Asia, following the success of BRAVE CF 84 in 2024. Now active in 35 countries, the Bahrain-based promotion has cemented its reputation as the most globally prolific MMA organization in history.

Tutarauli Edges Eskaraev in Tactical Main Event

In the night’s headline bout, Georgia’s Rauli Tutarauli faced Kazakhstan’s Olzhas Eskaraev in a pivotal lightweight showdown. Eskaraev used his wrestling to control the early exchanges, but Tutarauli adjusted mid-fight, finding success in the clinch and with damaging strikes. He mixed in takedowns of his own to edge the momentum and earned a unanimous decision victory (29-28 across the board), putting himself in prime position for a potential rematch with BRAVE CF lightweight champion Abdisalam Kubanychbek.

Nazarov Scores 17-Second KO in Co-Main

The co-main event saw Tajikistan’s Khurshed Nazarov deliver a lightning-fast finish, landing a picture-perfect right hook that knocked out Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti in just 17 seconds of Round 1—one of the fastest knockouts in BRAVE CF history.

Biko, Bekbolat, and Dhant Deliver Brutal Finishes

South Africa’s Luthando “Shorty” Biko overwhelmed Jinbo Zou with top control and elbows, securing a second-round TKO. In another body-shot clinic, Kazakhstan’s Rauan Bekbolat stopped Zequiduoji with a crippling liver shot just 1:24 into their bout.

Meanwhile, Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant (now 8-1) dominated Eqiyuebu with vicious ground-and-pound, earning a first-round TKO in 2:56 and adding to his growing reputation as a top prospect.

Unanimous Decisions Round Out International Showcase

Three additional fighters—Davit Lortqipanidze, Juba Beridza, and Fayang Wan—secured unanimous decision victories in dominant fashion, showcasing technical excellence across all three rounds.

In total, eight bouts filled the card: four finishes (three in Round 1) and four decisions, demonstrating the high-caliber intensity that BRAVE CF consistently brings to the global MMA scene.

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BRAVE CF 93: Full Results

• Rauli Tutarauli def. Olzhas Eskaraev by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

• Khurshed Nazarov def. Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti by KO (right hook), Round 1, 0:17

• Luthando Biko def. Jinbo Zou by TKO (elbows), Round 2, 4:48

• Davit Lortqipanidze def. Aizezi Damolamu by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

• Juba Beridza def. Weiqiang Yang by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

• Rauan Bekbolat def. Zequiduoji by KO (liver shot), Round 1, 1:24

• Rabindra Dhant def. Eqiyuebu by TKO (punches), Round 1, 2:56

• Fayang Wan def. Mojtaba Nasiri by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)