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.
Maja and Domen Drnovšek became the first married couple in MMA history to compete and win on the same fight card during BRAVE CF 106 in Slovenia.
BRAVE CF 106 in Ljubljana delivered a defining night for Balkan European MMA, featuring two world title bouts, regional talent showcases, and continued expansion across the region.
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Pavel Dailidko retained his heavyweight crown while Mohamed Said Maalem captured the light heavyweight title as BRAVE CF 106 delivered a championship-filled night in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
BRAVE Combat Federation confirmed all 10 bouts for BRAVE CF 106 after fighters successfully completed weigh-ins ahead of the promotion’s return to Ljubljana, Slovenia, featuring two world championship contests.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Ljubljana with BRAVE CF 106, featuring two world championship bouts and a stacked international fight card.
BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Champion Erko Jun returns to defend his title against Mohamed Said Maalem at BRAVE CF 106, driven by redemption after his failed two-division title bid.
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.
BRAVE CF 97 takes the spotlight in Burgas, Bulgaria, featuring intense matchups such as Mohamed Said Maalem vs. Kaloyan Kolev, Eliezer Kubanza vs. Jack Grant, and more. Get ready for a night of explosive MMA action!