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 CF bids farewell to Eliezer “King Kong” Kubanza as he pursues new opportunities, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in African MMA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alex Lohore dismisses rising contender Eliezer Kubanza in the lead up to BRAVE CF 94 this Saturday 17 May in Switzerland
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 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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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.”