The Serbian capital erupted as 12 fights unfolded in a card packed with drama and decisive finishes. When the action finally settled, one thing was clear: BRAVE Combat Federation is entering its milestone year with serious momentum.

From the opening bout to the final exchange, the event delivered high tension and unpredictable moments. Fans inside the arena witnessed the full spectrum of mixed martial arts in a single explosive night.

At cageside, BRAVE CF president Mohammed Shahid watched the action with evident satisfaction. He praised the fighters for delivering a card that lived up to the promotion’s growing reputation.

“I am still riding the high from the fights,” Shahid said. “It was an incredible night where you saw everything unfold in a single event.”

Upsets and finishes shake up the card

One of the biggest statements came from Brazil’s Luciano Palhano, who silenced the hometown crowd with a composed performance. He controlled Serbia’s Nikola Joksović through repeated takedowns and dominant ground work to secure a clear decision victory.

Palhano’s steady pressure left little room for doubt over three rounds. The Brazilian’s ability to dictate pace and positioning proved decisive in hostile territory.

Another shock followed when Georgian powerhouse Genadi Jorjoliani handed Russia’s Danylo Voievodkin his first defeat. A crushing right hand dropped the previously unbeaten heavyweight before a barrage of elbows forced the stoppage.

The sudden finish stunned observers who had expected Voievodkin to maintain his perfect record. Instead, Jorjoliani emerged as one of the night’s biggest disruptors.

“That is the nature of combat sports,” Shahid reflected. “You never truly know what is going to happen.”

Champions and prospects make their mark

The card also featured emphatic performances from established names. Reigning bantamweight champion Borislav Nikolić electrified the arena with a walk-off knockout of Portugal’s Matheus Malta in their catchweight clash.

In the lightweight division, Ramazan Gitinov survived a tightly contested battle with Artur Arutyunyan. Gitinov’s grit in the closing moments secured him a hard-earned victory.

Rising Bahraini talent Kurban Idrisov also made a statement. He overpowered veteran Artem Buloychik in their 73-kilogram catchweight meeting.

“BRAVE CF and the Serbian MMA Federation made sure to put up a card that could guarantee a fantastic night of action,” Shahid said. “From there, it was up to the fighters, and they absolutely delivered an incredible show.”

The success of BRAVE CF 104 adds momentum to the organization’s long-term ambitions. Since launching in 2016, the promotion has staged more than 100 events across 38 countries and featured over 900 athletes representing more than 90 nations.

What began as an ambitious concept has grown into a worldwide platform for mixed martial arts.

“This marks the 10th year of BRAVE,” Shahid said. “This is the year when you will witness the true x-factor of everything BRAVE Combat Federation has been building over the past decade.”