Mohamed Said Maalem stunned Erko Jun at BRAVE CF 106 to become the new light heavyweight champion, proving age is no barrier to greatness.
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed three middleweight contests for PFL Charlotte, with several top-ranked contenders looking to strengthen their position in the championship picture ahead of the interim title fight.
Africa reached a landmark moment in BRAVE Combat Federation as Alex Lohoré, Nicholas Hwende, and Mohamed Said Maalem simultaneously held world championship gold, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in global mixed martial arts.
BRAVE Combat Federation has signed Bosnian mixed martial arts prospect Amil Tutić to an exclusive multi-fight contract following his impressive performances inside the promotion.
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PFL Africa launched its first event in Nigeria with a night of tournament action and showcase bouts, highlighted by Patrick Ocheme’s spectacular flying-knee knockout in Lagos.
Joshua Pacio defends his ONE Strawweight MMA World Title against Mansur Malachiev, while Eduard Folayang returns to action against Shozo Isojima at The Inner Circle 21 on July 10 in Bangkok.
All fighters successfully made weight ahead of PFL Africa: Nigeria – First Round, as Wasi Adeshina and Ignacio Campos headline a landmark MMA event at Eko Convention Center in Lagos.
Maja and Domen Drnovšek became the first married couple in MMA history to compete and win on the same fight card during BRAVE CF 106 in Slovenia.
Mohamed Said Maalem’s BRAVE CF 106 title victory has reignited his heated rivalry with Mohammad Fakhreddine, setting up talks of a potential trilogy fight.
Boxing journalist and historian Ralph Oates has spent decades documenting the sport’s heritage, combining his experience as a former amateur boxer with a deep commitment to preserving boxing history.