Newly crowned champion Nicholas Hwende leads the latest BRAVE CF Bantamweight rankings, with former titleholder Nkosi Ndebele ranked as the No. 1 contender. Serbian standout Borislav Nikolić is next in line for a title shot, while Hamza Kooheji, Khurshed Nazarov, and Velimurad Alkhasov round out the top five in a stacked division.
Pakistani MMA star Rizwan Ali delivered on his promise of a first-round knockout over Srikant Sekhar at BRAVE CF 92 in Bahrain, extending his undefeated streak to 9-0. Indian MMA pioneer Sekhar announced his retirement after the fight, ending a 13-year career.
BRAVE CF 91 brought high-stakes drama to Bahrain, headlined by Nicholas Hwende’s Bantamweight title victory. Highlights included wins from Hamza Kooheji, Muhammad Mokaev, and Sabrina De Souza.
Muhammad Mokaev, one of the top Flyweight prospects in MMA, shares his vision of becoming the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Ahead of his December 13 bout at BRAVE CF 91, Mokaev reveals how he plans to reach his physical prime and dominate the sport.
Filipina MMA star Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga is set for her comeback as she faces Alyona Rassohyna for the ONE Interim Atomweight World Title on January 11, 2025, at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. After overcoming injuries, Zamboanga is ready to bring gold to the Philippines.
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Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang shares an inspiring message with Filipina Muay Thai star Islay Bomogao as she gears up for her ONE Championship debut. Discover how this heartfelt exchange reflects Bomogao’s journey to becoming a top contender in MMA.
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Dave “Kintas” Bangguigui absorbed his first loss in ONE Championship as he got decimated by Sanzhar “Uzbek Tiger” Zakirov at ONE Friday Fights 28 on Friday, Aug. 11, at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Jhanlo “The Machine” Sangiao knows that he has ways to go before he can be considered as the new face of Team Lakay.
A new Bantamweight World Champion will be crowned when BRAVE Combat Federation returns to the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain for the highly-anticipated BRAVE International Combat Week.
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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.