BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, has released the official weigh-in results for BRAVE CF 98, set to emanate live from Henan TV Studio 8 in Zhengzhou, China, on Friday, Sept. 19. All bouts were cleared following the ceremonial weigh-ins, with the card headlined by a rematch for the BRAVE CF Interim Featherweight World Title.

Solomanov and Bekbolat renew rivalry with interim title on the line

The headliner pits No. 1-ranked Omar Solomanov of Ukraine against No. 2-ranked Rauan “Shymyr” Bekbolat of Kazakhstan. The two first met at BRAVE CF 85 in August 2024, where Bekbolat upset Solomanov via third-round guillotine. The winner in Zhengzhou will earn the right to challenge reigning champion Nemat “Eagle” Abdrashitov of Kyrgyzstan in a unification bout.

For the first time in promotion history, a BRAVE world championship will be contested on Chinese soil. In the co-main event, China’s Xie Bin makes his BRAVE CF debut against former BRAVE CF bantamweight champion Nicholas Hwende of Zimbabwe. The card also features the return of super lightweight contender Khamzat Maaev and the debut of Indian prospect Owais Yaqoob, who becomes the first mixed martial artist from Kashmir to compete under a major international banner.

Full weigh-in results and notable moments

Following the scale checks, the face-offs generated heat — notably between Iran’s Mojtaba “The Soldier Panther” Nasir and his Chinese opponent Zeqiuduoji, which drew loud reactions from the crowd. Below are the official weigh-in results:

BRAVE CF Interim Featherweight World Championship — 65.8 kg / 145 lbs
Omar Solomanov (64.45 kg) vs. Rauan Bekbolat (65.8 kg)

Featherweight — 65.8 kg / 145 lbs*
Xie Bin (66.1 kg) vs. Nicholas Hwende (66.05 kg)

Super lightweight — 74.8 kg / 165 lbs*
Khamzat Maaev (74.9 kg) vs. Ferhad Ehmedov (74.35 kg)

Lightweight — 70.3 kg / 155 lbs*
Ian Paul Lora (70.45 kg) vs. Owais Yaqoob (70.6 kg)

Catchweight — 59 kg / 130 lbs
Jiniushiyue (59 kg) vs. Luthando Biko (58.85 kg)

Bantamweight — 61.2 kg / 135 lbs*
Ti Haitao (61.5 kg) vs. Kantharaj Agasa (61.0 kg)

Featherweight — 65.8 kg / 145 lbs*
Kalinu Kadelibieke (66.05 kg) vs. Turbayar Khurelbaatar (66.0 kg)

Featherweight — 65.8 kg / 145 lbs*
Zeqiuduoji (66.15 kg) vs. Mojtaba Nasiri (65.85 kg)

Featherweight — 65.8 kg / 145 lbs*
Zhao Yikun (66.1 kg) vs. Ahmed Tarek (66.15 kg)

BRAVE CF 98 promises a night of high-stakes matchups and global storylines as the promotion continues to expand its international footprint.