BRAVE International Combat Week 2024 in Bahrain shattered records with over 15,000 fans, global VIPs, and iconic MMA stars, redefining combat sports events.
At BRAVE Combat Federation’s BRAVE CF 90 in Austria, Agron Smakici announced himself as a rising star in the Heavyweight division. Known for his 20-2 boxing record, including 18 knockouts, Smakici gained worldwide attention when he cut boxing legend Tyson Fury during a sparring session. But at BRAVE CF 90, Smakici showcased his complete MMA skills, securing a dominant stoppage win that solidified his place in the Heavyweight title conversation….
Kazakh MMA champion Dias Erengaipov has signed with BRAVE CF, joining their elite Flyweight roster. With an impressive 15-3 record, Erengaipov brings knockout power and a six-fight winning streak, making the division even more competitive.
Another electric fight has been confirmed for BRAVE CF 73 as Luiz Cado and Vernon Ramos prepare to square off at super welterweight on August 12.
![Rolando Dy faces Slobodan Maksimovic at Brave CF 56 on Dec. 18 in Belgrade, Serbia. [Brave CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rolando-Dy-vs-Slobodan-Maksimović-400x200.jpg)
After a groundbreaking year that saw BRAVE Combat Federation hold multiple live events in Europe and Asia, the Bahrain-based global promotion is gearing up for its final extravaganza of 2021.
Brave Combat Federation, the fastest-growing mixed martial arts promotion in the world today with global presence in five continents, is paying tribute to Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao.
Filipino hard-hitter Rolando “The Incredible” Dy will keep a close eye on the BRAVE CF Lightweight World Championship clash between division kingpin Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub of France and arch-nemesis Ahmed “The Butcher” Amir of Egypt.
Since its emergence in the mainstream consciousness of the North American audience in 1993, mixed martial arts (MMA) has charted one of the most remarkable trajectories of growth that the world has ever witnessed in a sport.
Fighters Only Magazine, fondly referred to as the bible of mixed martial arts, recently announced the nominees for the 22 trophies up for grabs at its 13th Annual World MMA Awards.
![Ali Silawi [Brave FC photo release]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Al-Silawi-BRAVECF-400x200.jpeg)
BRAVE CF may have firmly established its roots in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the guidance of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, but it did not hinder the promotion from going beyond its borders to establish itself as one of the major players in the sport today.