Bulgaria Braces for War: BRAVE CF 107 Heavyweight Bout Pits Rising Star Against Seasoned Gatekeeper

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War is coming to the Burgas Arena. On Saturday, August 1, BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) will throw a live grenade into the heart of its heavyweight division when explosive Ukrainian knockout artist Danylo Voievodkin collides with French veteran Grégory “Robson” Robinet — a former BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Title challenger — in a bout that promises fireworks, redemption, and a serious gut-check for two men with everything to prove. The newly added clash joins the stacked supporting card of BRAVE CF 107, staged in partnership with Bulgarian Fight Agency (BFA), as the promotion’s electric return to Bulgaria continues to build toward what could be one of the most explosive heavyweight showcases of the year.

BRAVE CF 107 will take place at Burgas Arena in Bulgaria.

A Rising Star Seeking Redemption

Voievodkin arrives in Bulgaria with something to prove. The 7-1 heavyweight boasts a jaw-dropping 100-percent finishing rate — five knockouts, two submissions, zero decisions — and first turned heads internationally with a blistering 73-second submission win on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. But his BRAVE CF debut at BRAVE CF 104 this past February didn’t go to plan, ending in the first loss of his professional career against Genadi “Svani Man” Jorjoliani.

Now, the Ukrainian powerhouse says that defeat lit a fire rather than extinguished one. “My debut did not go the way I had envisioned, but that only fueled my motivation as a fighter,” Voievodkin said. “I cannot wait to show everyone how much I have grown and prove that I belong among the best heavyweights in the world today.” For a fighter who built his reputation on finishing power, Burgas represents a chance to silence doubters and restart his climb toward title contention.

A Battle-Tested Gatekeeper Standing in the Way

Across the cage stands a very different kind of threat. Robinet has been grinding through elite competition since 2016, racking up eight wins in 14 fights and forging a reputation as one of the most dangerous and durable forces on the European MMA circuit. A statement second-round TKO win outside BRAVE CF in December 2024 propelled him into a BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Championship opportunity against Pavel “The Experiment” Dailidko at BRAVE CF 99 in October 2025 — a bid that, while ultimately unsuccessful, cemented Robinet’s status as a legitimate gatekeeper in one of the promotion’s deepest divisions.

“Facing a talented athlete like Danylo is exactly the type of challenge I embrace,” Robinet said. “I want to measure myself against one of the strongest competitors in the division and remind everyone what I am capable of.” With championship experience and 14 fights of hard-earned savvy, Robinet poses precisely the kind of test that can make or break a rising contender’s trajectory.

With Voievodkin chasing redemption and Robinet chasing a return to the title picture, BRAVE CF 107 is shaping up to be a genuine heavyweight crossroads. Fans can catch all the action live from the Burgas Arena in Bulgaria on Saturday, August 1.