BRAVE Combat Federation is preparing for a major European showcase as BRAVE CF 104 heads to Belgrade on Saturday, February 14. The event will be staged inside the historic Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, marking the promotion’s third live card in Serbia.

Organized in partnership with the Serbian MMA Federation, the event carries added significance as BRAVE CF continues to strengthen its presence in the European market. Serbia has become a recurring host nation, with each return drawing greater international attention.

Championship stakes loom over the card, with the bantamweight world title expected to play a central role in shaping the night. The division enters 2026 tightly packed, making BRAVE CF 104 a potential turning point in the title picture.

The buildup intensified after a leading contender publicly aligned himself with the Belgrade event. The direct nature of the challenge elevated anticipation and tied the division’s momentum directly to February 14.

Challenger momentum sharpens the spotlight

Lasha Abramishvili arrives at the center of the event narrative following a dominant 2025 campaign that reshaped the bantamweight rankings. His performances transformed him from a quiet climber into a clear title threat.

At BRAVE CF 97 in July, Abramishvili dismantled veteran Brice Picaud before securing a second-round rear-naked choke. He followed that with an emphatic first-round stoppage of Hurshed Nazarov at BRAVE CF: Georgia vs. The World in October.

Those back-to-back victories propelled Abramishvili to No. 2 in the division. His public call for a spot at BRAVE CF 104 tied his title ambitions directly to the Belgrade stage.

Champion stands firm on home soil

Borislav Nikolić remains the established force atop the bantamweight division as BRAVE CF returns to Serbia. The champion delivered two high-level wins last year, reinforcing his grip on the title.

Nikolić’s most recent defense came at BRAVE CF 100 in November, where he stopped Hamza Kooheji via fourth-round TKO. That performance further solidified his reputation as one of the promotion’s most reliable champions.

A potential title defense in Belgrade would place Nikolić in front of a partisan crowd inside an arena bearing his family name. With several bouts already announced, all signs point toward BRAVE CF 104 becoming one of the most consequential events of the year.