Brave CF 96 exploded onto the European MMA scene with a thunderous night of action in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where champions were dethroned, legends reaffirmed their dominance, and rising stars grabbed the spotlight. The event, held at Hala Tivoli, proved to be one of the most memorable shows in BRAVE Combat Federation history, with non-stop intensity from start to finish.

Fakhreddine reasserts dominance in first-round demolition

In the main event of Brave CF 96, Mohammad Fakhreddine delivered a performance for the ages. The former two-division champion made history once again by reclaiming the Middleweight World Championship with a decisive TKO victory over reigning Light Heavyweight king Erko Jun. Fakhreddine ended the fight with 19 seconds left in the first round, capping off his return with authority and reinforcing his legacy as one of Brave CF’s most iconic fighters.

Nikolić submits Hwende to seize Bantamweight crown

The co-main event turned heads as Borislav Nikolić shocked fans with a stunning fourth-round submission victory over defending Bantamweight Champion Nicholas Hwende. The Serbian challenger executed a clinical ninja choke at 1:40 of Round 4, ending a heated rivalry and walking away as the new champion. His triumph marked one of the biggest upsets in Brave CF 96, adding another layer to the event’s drama-filled legacy.

Heavyweight thriller adds to night of chaos

The clash between unbeaten heavyweights Miha Frlic and Shah Kamali became an instant classic. Kamali, despite multiple knockdowns, battled with unyielding heart, pushing the bout into the third round. But Frlic maintained his perfect record by unleashing a furious assault just 29 seconds into Round 3 to earn a TKO win and establish himself as a dangerous force in the division.

Local star Kučinič avenges loss with late TKO

Slovenia’s own Monika Kučinič redeemed her prior loss to Sofiia Bagishvili with a career-defining performance. The rematch ended just five seconds before the second-round bell, as Kučinič overwhelmed her opponent to score a memorable TKO and ignite the home crowd at Brave CF 96.

Ferreira and Drnovsek dominate early bouts

Marciano Ferreira made a statement in the Flyweight division, outpointing Bidzina Gavashelishvili via unanimous decision in a bout seen as part of the unofficial tournament to crown a new challenger for Muhammad Mokaev.

Meanwhile, Slovenian favorite Domen Drnovsek returned to form with a commanding win over Filip Guša, and Kiril Negru opened the card by battering Róbert Guth to a clear-cut unanimous decision victory.

From dramatic title swings to emotionally charged homegrown victories, Brave CF 96 delivered a night to remember for MMA fans across Europe. With elite talent, passionate fans, and championship chaos, it cemented its place as one of the most electrifying nights in the promotion’s history.