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Daily Tribune
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Lohore snubs Kubanza ahead of BRAVE CF 94
The heat in BRAVE Combat Federation's super welterweight division just got turned up a notch. On Thursday, 15 March, a fiery video dropped on the official BRAVE CF Instagram page featuring none other than Alex 'Da Killa King' Lohoré and, while fans eagerly waited for him to address top contender Eliezer 'King Kong' Kubanza by name, Lohoré made it crystal clear that won't be happening any time soon. 'Does he have followers? Do people know him around the world? What does this fight do for me?' Lohoré scoffed in the video. 'I don't have a lot of years left in my career, so I only want big fights. That fight is not a big fight. The guy doesn't have no following. The guy doesn't have no one. No one knows the guy. Which is why I'm not going to mention his name. I'm going to let you guys mention his name.' It's the latest chapter in a simmering rivalry that's quietly been brewing between two of Africa's top super welterweights. Proudly representing Ivory Coast and boasting a 25- 11 record, Lohoré has made a statement since joining BRAVE CF, winning both of his promotional bouts via first-round stoppages. He now heads into his third appearance at BRAVE CF 94 in Switzerland this Saturday, 17 May against the dangerous Mansur Abdurzakov. But while Lohoré is dialed in on Abdurzakov, the shadow of Eliezer Kubanza looms large. The undefeated Congolese prospect has been campaigning for a fight with Lohoré since 'Da Killa King' arrived in BRAVE CF, believing a clash between the two African standouts would be massive for the continent and the promotion as a whole. Kubanza, sitting at 7-0 with six knockout victories, remains one of BRAVE CF's fastest-rising stars. Following a gutsy unanimous decision win at BRAVE CF 91, 'King Kong' claimed the No. 1 contender spot in the division. The title is currently held by Luiz Cado, but both Kubanza and Lohoré have it in their sights. Lohoré, however, remains defiant when it comes to Kubanza. 'Eagles don't fly with pigeons,' he quipped when previously asked about Kubanza. Furthermore, the highly-experienced Lohoré insisted that there was only one scenario where he would ever share a cage with Kubanza - if championship gold is on the line. Adding to the intrigue of it all, rumours have begun swirling that Kubanza might be in attendance this weekend in Switzerland for BRAVE CF 94. A potential face-off between the two would only escalate tensions in a division already rich with explosive talent. Should Lohoré pick up a third straight finish at BRAVE CF 94, the promotion will be faced with a mouthwatering dilemma: does 'Da Killa King' leapfrog Kubanza for the next title shot, or does BRAVE CF finally pull the trigger on what could be one of the biggest all-African showdowns in promotional history? After the unforgettable Nkosi Ndebele vs. Nicholas Hwende clash at BRAVE CF 91, the idea of another continental collision — this time Ivory Coast vs. Democratic Republic of Congo — is one that fight fans across Africa and beyond would rally behind. For now, Lohoré won't say Kubanza's name. But, with BRAVE CF 94 just hours away and a rumoured appearance from 'King Kong' looming, the fight world may soon be calling for this matchup louder than ever.
Daily Tribune
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Hamza Kooheji's Triumphant Comeback Highlights BRAVE CF's 'Year of The BRAVE'
BRAVE Combat Federation witnessed one of the most dominant performances in its history at BRAVE CF 91 when Hamza Kooheji returned to the cage after a two-year hiatus to secure a stoppage victory. The Pride of Bahrain had been sidelined for two years due to injury, but when he stepped back into the cage at BRAVE CF 91 to face Turkish superstar Alperen Karabulut, it seemed as though he had never missed a step. Kooheji controlled the fight from the start, overwhelming Karabulut before eventually securing a finish. While the win marked his triumphant return, his dominant comeback from a long-term injury also aligns with BRAVE Combat Federation's theme for 2025: "The Year of the BRAVE." After the fight, Kooheji made it clear that he wants to challenge for the Bantamweight title. With such a commanding performance, it will be difficult to deny his demands. Kooheji's journey—from being sidelined by injury to positioning himself as a title contender—mirrors BRAVE Combat Federation's own path, as the organization continues to break new ground in the world of MMA through its vision and global expansion. Rizvan Ali, BRAVE CF's Athlete Manager, commented on Hamza's performance, saying, "Hamza Kooheji's dominant return exemplifies what we mean by 'The Year of the BRAVE.' His resilience and determination to overcome a long-term injury and come back stronger than ever is truly inspirational. Hamza is not just the Pride of Bahrain; he's become a symbol of what BRAVE CF stands for – perseverance, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of greatness." In 2024, BRAVE Combat Federation set multiple world records and entered new markets with debut events in Mauritius, the Netherlands, China, Bulgaria, and Austria. The year also saw new champions crowned, world-class signings, and the rise of new superstars. For 2025, BRAVE Combat Federation has already announced events in China (April 18), Switzerland (May 17), Slovenia (June 7), and Bulgaria (July 12), continuing the momentum built in 2024. Maintaining that momentum will also be Kooheji's goal as he pursues the Bantamweight title in 2025. Having turned 32, he still has his prime years ahead of him and the Bahraini superstar is poised to embrace BRAVE CF's 2025 theme and prove to the world that 2025 is indeed "The Year of the BRAVE."
