Carlo “The Bull” Bumina-ang opens his 2026 campaign with urgency as he faces unbeaten Brazilian Marcos Aurelio at ONE Fight Night 39 in Bangkok, a bout that could redefine his path in the bantamweight division.
Lasha Abramishvili has issued a direct challenge to BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolić, targeting a title fight on Serbian soil at BRAVE CF 104 on February 14 in Belgrade.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) makes its Pittsburgh debut on March 28 at the UPMC Events Center, featuring Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle in the Main Event and Dalton Rosta vs. Impa Kasanganay in the Co-Main Event.
The Professional Fighters League appointed Jason Oberlander as Chief Commercial Officer, tasking him with leading global partnerships, sponsorship strategy, and commercial expansion amid international growth.
The Professional Fighters League revealed a loaded PFL Road to Dubai card featuring two world title fights, international contenders and rising stars at Coca-Cola Arena.
Stephen Loman enters 2026 married, motivated, and ready to return to BRAVE CF after a two-year hiatus, combining personal happiness with professional drive.
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In November 2011, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant made a rare visit to Manny Pacquiao’s Wild Card Boxing Club workout, highlighting a unique crossover between basketball and boxing.
BRAVE Combat Federation returned to Uzbekistan with a high-octane BRAVE CF 103 at the Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara. The year-ending event delivered seven explosive bouts, highlighted by hometown hero Nozim Kalandarov’s dominant main event performance.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Serbia for BRAVE CF 104 on February 14, kicking off 2026 with top-tier mixed martial arts competition and a potential hometown title defense.
All fighters for BRAVE CF 103 have successfully completed weigh-ins ahead of the Bukhara, Uzbekistan event, promising a high-octane night of mixed martial arts action on December 23, 2025.