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Daily Tribune
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
BRAVE CF 96 delivers fireworks
BRAVE Combat Federation returned to Slovenia with a historic night of fights at BRAVE CF 96, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From local heroes to rising international stars, the event at Hala Tivoli was packed with emotion, knockouts, and championship drama. In the main event, Mohammad Fakhreddine cemented his legendary status in BRAVE CF history by reclaiming the Middleweight World Championship. The Lebanese superstar and BRAVE CF's only ever two-division champion finished reigning Light Heavyweight king Erko Jun via TKO at 4:41 of Round 1, proving once again that he is one of the greatest to ever step foot in the BRAVE CF cage. The co-main event saw Serbia's Borislav Nikolic shock the world by submitting champion Nicholas Hwende with a slick ninja choke in Round 4 (1:40), becoming the new BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion and closing a wild chapter of verbal warfare with a statement win. The heavyweight showdown between undefeated titans Miha Frlic and Shah Kamali had the arena erupting, delivering one of the most thrilling battles in BRAVE CF heavyweight history. Despite enduring multiple knockdowns, Kamali showed incredible heart and resilience, pushing the fight into the third round. But it was Frlic who sealed the moment, unleashing a final barrage to earn a TKO victory just 29 seconds into Round 3, staying unbeaten and making a bold statement in the division. Earlier on the card, Monika Kucinic delivered validation in her rematch against Sofiia Bagishvili, ending the bout with a stunning TKO at 4:55 of Round 2. The local favorite thrilled the Ljubljana crowd with a career-defining performance. In the Flyweight division, all eyes were on the unofficial tournament to determine who could challenge Muhammad Mokaev. Marciano Ferreira took a massive leap forward, defeating Bidzina Gavashelishvili via unanimous decision in a highstakes technical battle. Slovenian fan-favorite Domen Drnovsek returned to winning ways with a dominant performance over Filip Guša, while Kiril Negru opened the card with a brutal takedown-heavy fight, earning a clear unanimous decision against Róbert Guth. With title changes, local heroes rising and falling, and a main event that added another golden chapter to Fakhreddine's legacy, BRAVE CF 96 will go down as one of the biggest nights in European MMA history.
Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
BRAVE CF 96 Kicks Off In Slovenia With Two Title Fights
BRAVE Combat Federation will launch BRAVE CF 96 today in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in partnership with the World Freefight Challenge (WFC), as part of the 2025 'Year of the BRAVE' series. The event features two headline world title bouts. In the main event, Bosnian champion Erko Jun will face Lebanon's Mohammad Fakhreddine for the vacant Middleweight title. In the co-main event, Zimbabwe's Bantamweight champion Nicholas Hwende defends his title against Serbia's Borislav Nikolić. Other key matchups include Shah Kamali (Bangladesh) versus Miha Frlic (Slovenia), Sofiia Bagishvili (Georgia) against Monika Kučinič (Slovenia), and Marciano Ferreira (Brazil) versus Bidzina Gavashelishvili (Georgia). Additional fights will feature international and Slovenian athletes across multiple weight divisions. Fighters completed official weigh-ins and face offs, with heightened intensity ahead of the title clashes. Source Bahrain News Agency
Daily Tribune
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
BRAVE Combat Federation to host first event in Switzerland
BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) has announced that it will hold its first-ever event in Switzerland, with BRAVE CF 94 set to take place in Geneva on May 17. The event, organized in collaboration with Swiss mixed martial arts (MMA) organization WNC, marks the second stop in BRAVE CF's 2025 global series, following BRAVE CF 93 in China on April 18. With Switzerland becoming the 36th country worldwide and the 17th in Europe to host a BRAVE CF event, the Bahraini organization continues to expand its global footprint at an unprecedented pace. No other MMA promotion has reached as many countries, further solidifying BRAVE CF's position as the most widely recognized international MMA platform. The Geneva event underscores BRAVE CF's commitment to developing MMA in Europe, having previously hosted events in countries such as Ireland, England, Romania, Sweden, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and others. BRAVE CF has played a key role in elevating European fighters, with athletes like Erko Jun and Pavel Dailidko winning world titles under its banner. The upcoming event will feature Switzerland's top MMA talents alongside international stars, marking a major milestone for the sport's growth in the country.
