BRAVE Combat Federation is set to close out its landmark 2025 campaign with a powerful return to Central Asia as BRAVE CF 103 takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara. The event, delivered in partnership with Amir Temur Fighting Championship, highlights the promotion’s expanding footprint and renewed commitment to developing talent across the region.

The card brings BRAVE CF back to Uzbekistan for the first time since BRAVE CF 59 in 2022, reinforcing its dedication to spotlighting rising athletes and strengthening mixed martial arts in a country known for producing world-class fighters.

Kalandarov vs Ali tops stacked Uzbekistan showcase

The main event features a lightweight showdown fueled by national pride as local favorite Nozim “Bukhara Warrior” Kalandarov takes on Pakistan’s unbeaten Rizwan “The Haider” Ali. Both fighters enter with momentum and the opportunity to cement themselves as future contenders heading into the new year.

Uzbekistan will also rally behind Sardor “Tiger” Khudoyberdiev, who meets Kazakhstan’s Koshen Akanov in a co-main event featherweight clash expected to deliver nonstop pressure and high-octane exchanges.

Beyond the marquee pairings, BRAVE CF 103 also brings together a compelling mix of regional standouts, promising names from neighboring countries, and surging South Asian prospects — a lineup designed to showcase the depth of Central Asia’s evolving MMA landscape.

Ranked contenders bolster deep BRAVE CF 103 lineup

Several of the promotion’s ranked contenders have locked in their spots on the card, adding further weight to the year-end spectacle. Among them are No. 3-ranked super lightweight Khamzat “Borz” Maaev, No. 3-ranked super welterweight powerhouse Zagid Gaidarov, No. 7-ranked lightweight Owais Yaqoob, and No. 7-ranked flyweight Ismail “The Volcano” Khan.

From start to finish, BRAVE CF 103 promises intense action, high stakes, and a showcase of emerging stars — a fitting finale to a year BRAVE CF proudly calls the “Year of the BRAVE.”