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African MMA

Eliezer Kubanza departs BRAVE CF, leaving lasting legacy in African MMA

Eliezer “King Kong” Kubanza leaves BRAVE CF after an electrifying run in the super welterweight division.
August 21, 2025
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BRAVE CF bids farewell to Eliezer “King Kong” Kubanza as he pursues new opportunities, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in African MMA.

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PFL teams up with Sporty Group to launch PFL Africa and revolutionize MMA across the continent

SportyTV to broadcast all PFL events live across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
July 19, 2025
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The PFL and Sporty Group partner to deliver premier MMA content across Africa through SportyTV, SportyBet, and digital platforms, starting July 19 in Cape Town.

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BRAVE CF 97 spotlights African MMA talent in pivotal matchups

Mohamed Said Maalem prepares for his light heavyweight clash at BRAVE CF 97.
July 11, 2025
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BRAVE CF 97 on July 12 in Bulgaria showcases African MMA’s rise, with Algeria’s Mohamed Said Maalem and Mali’s Abou Tounkara in high-stakes bouts.

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Mohamed Said Maalem eyes title shot in BRAVE CF 97 main event against Kaloyan Kolev

Mohamed Said Maalem returns to BRAVE CF aiming for a third straight victory at Burgas Arena
July 9, 2025
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Mohamed Said Maalem returns to headline BRAVE CF 97 in Bulgaria, aiming to secure a light heavyweight title shot with a win over hometown hero Kaloyan Kolev.

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Eliezer Kubanza returns at BRAVE CF 97, chasing knockout glory in Bulgaria

Eliezer Kubanza enters BRAVE CF 97 with a 7-0 record and six KOs
June 30, 2025
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Eliezer Kubanza brings his unbeaten record and knockout power back to the BRAVE CF cage as he faces submission ace Jack Grant at BRAVE CF 97.

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Alex Lohoré refuses to name Eliezer Kubanza ahead of BRAVE CF 94 in Switzerland

The rivalry brews between two of Africa’s top MMA stars
May 16, 2025
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Alex Lohore dismisses rising contender Eliezer Kubanza in the lead up to BRAVE CF 94 this Saturday 17 May in Switzerland

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Nkosi Ndebele departs BRAVE CF, leaving behind a champion’s legacy

The MMA star bids farewell to the promotion that helped shape his career.
March 23, 2025
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BRAVE Combat Federation bids farewell to Nkosi “The Future” Ndebele, the promotion’s first fully homegrown world champion. His departure marks the end of an era, but his impact on BRAVE CF and African MMA will endure.

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Nicholas Hwende: BRAVE CF’s African Champion Ready to Make History in

Nicholas Hwende [Brave CF photo]
January 29, 2025
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Nicholas Hwende has risen from Zimbabwe to BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion, leading Africa’s charge in MMA. As 2025 unfolds, will ‘The Saint’ continue his dominance?

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Hwende claims South African identity in bold statement ahead of BRAVE CF 91 Clash with Ndebele

Nicholas Hwende [Brave CF photo]
December 1, 2024
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Ahead of his BRAVE CF 91 showdown, Nicholas Hwende makes a bold claim about his identity and approach to African MMA, declaring himself “more South African than Nkosi Ndebele.”

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