BRAVE Combat Federation’s historic debut in Austria lived up to its billing as BRAVE CF 90 brought thrilling MMA action to fans worldwide. With Austria becoming the 35th global host nation for BRAVE CF, the event showcased rising stars and dominant performances in the heart of Europe.

Rasul Magomedov Extends Undefeated Streak in Main Event

In the main event, Bahraini powerhouse Rasul Magomedov solidified his position as a top contender in the Light Heavyweight division with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Polish grappling specialist Łukasz Olech. Magomedov, now 7-0 in professional MMA, demonstrated exceptional control, neutralizing Olech’s offense throughout three rounds.

“I’ve been waiting for a title shot for a long time,” said Magomedov in his post-fight interview. “This win brings me closer to my goal.”

Magomed-Emin Dadaev’s Breakthrough Win in Co-Main Event

Local hero Magomed-Emin Dadaev electrified the Austrian crowd with a career-defining TKO win against Davlet Karataev in the co-main event. After an intense opening round, Dadaev dominated the second round, finishing Karataev with relentless strikes to remain undefeated and solidify his place as Austria’s MMA star.

Other Standout Performances

• Agron Smakiçi showcased his striking prowess in a Heavyweight showdown, stopping Robert Maruszak early in the second round following a dominant first-round display.
• Striking icon Youssef Boughanem extended his undefeated MMA streak by outclassing Johan Van de Hel via unanimous decision in a Catchweight bout.
• In the Strawweight division, Songül Karatorak impressed in her professional debut, submitting Poland’s Kinga Jendrasik with a first-round rear-naked choke.
• Rafael Tupy, who captured attention during the weigh-ins with his Santa Claus costume, showcased dominant grappling to outpoint Recep Gültekin in their Super Lightweight contest.

Memorable Moments

• Abubaker Soltabiev displayed elite grappling to defeat Zabiullah Mubarez in a one-sided Lightweight bout.
• Dominika Steczkowska broke her winless streak with a split decision victory over Narges Mohseni in a closely fought Flyweight match.
• Abdulmalik Aliev marked his professional debut with a first-round submission win, while Emir Can opened the card with a unanimous decision victory in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Setting Records and Looking Ahead

BRAVE CF 90 made history as the 16th European event for the organization and further extended its global reach. Held in collaboration with Sparta CF, it showcased why BRAVE CF is one of the fastest-growing MMA promotions in the world.

Next up is BRAVE CF 91 in the Kingdom of Bahrain on December 13, as part of the BRAVE International Combat Week, promising another night of thrilling fights.

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BRAVE CF 90 Results Recap

• Light Heavyweight: Rasul Magomedov def. Łukasz Olech via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Lightweight: Magomed-Emin Dadaev def. Davlet Karataev via TKO (2:17, Round 2)
• Heavyweight: Agron Smakiçi def. Robert Maruszak via TKO (0:35, Round 2)
• Catchweight: Youssef Boughanem def. Johan Van de Hel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
• Lightweight: Abubaker Soltabiev def. Zabiullah Mubarez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Strawweight: Songül Karatorak def. Kinga Jendrasik via submission (rear-naked choke, 3:13, Round 1)
• Super Lightweight: Rafael Tupy def. Recep Gültekin via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
• Flyweight: Dominika Steczkowska def. Narges Mohseni via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Lightweight: Abdulmalik Aliev def. Anatoliy Adzhamyan via submission (rear-naked choke, 2:53, Round 1)
• Light Heavyweight: Emir Can def. Mihalache Sorin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)