BRAVE CF 104 results: Luciano Palhano dominates as Serbia erupts in explosive 2026 opener

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BRAVE CF 104 results delivered a thunderous start to 2026 as BRAVE Combat Federation staged a 12-fight showcase at Aleksandar Nikolić Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, on February 14. The promotion partnered with the Serbian MMA Federation to open its calendar with a finish-heavy spectacle.

The main event answered the night’s biggest question when Brazilian veteran Luciano Palhano spoiled the highly anticipated promotional debut of Serbian contender Nikola Joksović. Palhano controlled the fight from the opening bell with relentless takedowns and punishing ground-and-pound.

Across three dominant rounds, Palhano neutralized every surge from the hometown favorite. Judges scored it 30-26, 30-27, and 30-25, sealing a clear unanimous decision and headlining the BRAVE CF 104 results with authority.

Luciano Palhano controls Nikola Joksović in the BRAVE CF 104 main event [PFL photo]
Luciano Palhano controls Nikola Joksović in the BRAVE CF 104 main event [PFL photo]

Heavyweights detonate and contenders surge

Miha Frlic made his statement in emphatic fashion against Samuele Di Guardo. A crushing right cross dropped the Italian before sustained ground strikes forced a stoppage at 3:55 of round one.

Serbia’s Jovan Leka ignited the arena in his debut by flooring Charlie Milner with a sharp left hook. He followed with heavy ground-and-pound before locking in an arm-triangle choke to secure a first-round submission.

Genadi Jorjoliani produced one of the biggest shocks of the night by stopping previously unbeaten Danylo Voievodkin. A thunderous right hook and brutal elbows ended the contest at 4:15 of the opening round.

Champions shine and prospects rise in Serbia

Reigning bantamweight champion Borislav Nikolić overcame early takedown pressure from Matheus Malta in a 64-kilogram catchweight bout. Once he settled in, Nikolić unleashed a barrage of combinations that resulted in a second-round TKO at 3:22.

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Ramazan Gitinov survived a tightly contested battle with Artur Arutyunyan. After trading momentum across three rounds, Gitinov regained late control to earn a split decision.

Nina Nikolija Milošević energized the home crowd with a composed performance against Dina Osman. Submission threats and sharp combinations carried her to a unanimous decision.

Ognjen Mićović continued his rise by stunning Lucian Dragomir with dynamic kicks before securing an anaconda choke in round one. Kurban Idrisov impressed in his debut, finishing Artem Buloychik with a flying knee and follow-up strikes.

Nikola Todorović showcased his evolving MMA arsenal by countering Constantin Cretu’s takedown attempt with a tight guillotine choke in the opening round.

The BRAVE CF 104 results began with Kinga Jendrasik edging Suchika Tariyal in a technical grappling duel to secure a unanimous decision after three rounds.

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