BRAVE CF returned to Uzbekistan in partnership with Amir Temur Fighting Championship, delivering an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action. Seven bouts kept fans engaged from start to finish, culminating in a highly anticipated catchweight clash that showcased skill, power, and strategy.

In the main event, local favorite Nozim “Bukhara Warrior” Kalandarov dominated Pakistan’s Rizwan “The Haider” Ali. Kalandarov imposed relentless pressure with sharp takedowns and precise ground-and-pound, neutralizing Ali’s striking while controlling the pace through all three rounds.

The judges awarded Kalandarov a unanimous decision, earning him a standing ovation from the home crowd and handing Ali his first career defeat. His performance confirmed his status as one of the region’s top emerging talents.

Rising stars and explosive finishes

Kazakh fighter Koshen Akanov made an unforgettable global debut, dispatching Uzbekistan’s Sardor “Tiger” Khudoyberdiev in just 55 seconds. A quick left hook followed by a right straight, combined with a flurry of finishing strikes, forced the referee to stop the fight, leaving fans in awe.

Kyrgyzstan’s Nizambek Abdrashitov also impressed in a lightweight bout against Uzbekistan’s Abdurakhmon Gafurov. Abdrashitov maintained constant control with repeated takedowns and heavy ground strikes, earning a unanimous decision and demonstrating his technical prowess.

Super lightweight contender Khamzat “Borz” Maaev overcame Kyrgyzstan’s Mirbek Zhenishbekov, who tested his striking early. Maaev gradually asserted control, landing a decisive double-leg takedown and follow-up elbow strikes, prompting the referee to halt the bout in the second round.

Momentum and decisive victories

Super welterweight Zagid Gaidarov of Bahrain returned to form with a first-round TKO over Kazakhstan’s Ruslan Serikpulov. Gaidarov dominated on the mat and delivered powerful ground-and-pound to secure a swift finish.

Flyweight contender Ismail “The Volcano” Khan extended his winning streak, submitting Kyrgyzstan’s Rayimbek Tazhibaev with a tight arm-triangle choke in the second round. Khan’s suffocating ground attack left his opponent with no escape.

The card opened with India’s Owais Yaqoob, who quickly controlled Turkish debutant Mehmet Can Tasdoven. Using clinch control, knees, and ground strikes, Yaqoob earned a first-round stoppage, setting the tone for an action-packed evening.