2025 in Brave Combat Federation#Brave CF 96
{{short description|Brave Combat Federation MMA events in 2025}}
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The year 2025 will be the 10th year in the history of the Brave Combat Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Bahrain.
List of events
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| {{dts|2025|April|18}} | Henan TV Studio 8 | Zhengzhou, China |
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| {{dts|2025|May|17}} | Geneva, Switzerland |
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| {{dts|2025|May|31}} | Tenerife, Spain |
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| {{dts|2025|June|7}} | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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| {{dts|2025|July|12}} | Burgas, Bulgaria |
Brave CF 93
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=Brave CF 93
|promotion=Brave Combat Federation
|image=
|date=April 18, 2025
|venue=Henan TV Studio 8
|city=Zhengzhou, China
|attendance=
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Brave CF 93 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on April 18, 2025 in Zhengzhou, China.
=Background=
The event marked the promotion's second visit to China and first since the country's much anticipated debut at Brave CF 84 in August 2024. This event also held in association with leading regional promotion Youde Fighting Ultimate (YFU).{{Cite web |date=2025-02-11 |title=BRAVE Combat Federation Returns to China with BRAVE CF 93 to Kickstart the 2025 Calendar
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-combat-federation-returns-to-china-with-brave-cf-93-to-kickstart-the-2025-calendar/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
A lightweight bout between Raul Tutarauli and Olzhas Eskaraev headlined the event.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-06 |title=High Stakes Lightweight Showdown Set to Serve as The Main Event for BRAVE CF 93
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/high-stakes-lightweight-showdown-set-to-serve-as-the-main-event-for-brave-cf-93/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
=Results=
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| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Main card (YouTube) |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Time ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|GEO}} Raul Tutarauli |def. |{{flagicon|KAZ}} Olzhas Eskaraev |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Catchweight 62.5 kg
|{{flagicon|TJK}} Khurshed Nazarov |def. |{{flagicon|CHN}} Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti |KO (punch) |align=center|1 |align=center|0:17 | |
| Catchweight 59 kg
|{{flagicon|ZAF}} Luthando Biko |def. |{{flagicon|CHN}} Zou Jinbo |TKO (elbow) |align=center|2 |align=center|4:48 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|GEO}} Davit Lortqipanidze |def. |{{flagicon|CHN}} Aizezi Damolamu |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary card (YouTube) |
| Catchweight 58.5 kg
|{{flagicon|GEO}} Juba Beridze |def. |{{flagicon|CHN}} Yang Weiqiang |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg
|{{flagicon|KAZ}} Rauan Bekbolat |def. |{{flagicon|CHN}} Zeqiu Duoji |KO (punch to the body) |align=center|1 |align=center|1:24 | |
| Bantamweight 61 kg
|{{flagicon|NEP}} Rabindra Dhant |def. |{{flagicon|CHN}} Eqiyuebu |TKO (punches) |align=center|1 |align=center|2:56 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg
|{{flagicon|CHN}} Wan Fayang |def. |{{flagicon|IRN}} Mojtaba Nasiri |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
Brave CF 94
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=Brave CF 94
|promotion=Brave Combat Federation
|image=
|date=May 17, 2025
|venue=Geneva Arena
|city=Geneva, Switzerland
|attendance=
}}
BRAVE CF 94 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on May 17, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.
=Background=
This event marked the promotion's debut in Switzerland.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-cfs-european-expansion-a-catalyst-for-global-growth-in-2025/ |title=BRAVE CF’s European Expansion: A Catalyst for Global Growth in 2025|first=Roberto|last=Villa|date=January 27, 2025|access-date=February 20, 2025|website=FightBookMMA}}{{cite web |title=BRAVE Combat Federation's Strategic Expansion into Europe: A Game-Changer for Global MMA Growth |url=https://www.newsofbahrain.com/sports/108256.html |website=News of Bahrain |access-date=20 February 2025}} This event also held in association with Elite Warriors Championship (EWC).{{Cite web |date=2025-02-21 |title=BRAVE Combat Federation to debut in Switzerland with record-breaking BRAVE CF 94
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-combat-federation-to-debut-in-switzerland-with-record-breaking-brave-cf-94/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
A Brave CF Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Pavel Dailidko and undefeated contender Odie Delaney headlined the event.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-05 |title=BRAVE CF 94 Makes Its Historic Debut in Switzerland
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-cf-94-makes-its-historic-debut-in-switzerland/ |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
=Results=
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| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Main card (YouTube) |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Time ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|LTU}} Pavel Dailidko (c) |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Odie Delaney |TKO (Punches) |align=center|2 |align=center|0:57 |For the Brave CF Heavyweight Championship. |
| Featherweight 66 kg
|{{flagicon|FRA}} Damien Lapilus |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|BRA}} Victor Hugo |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Super Welterweight 79 kg
|{{flagicon|FRA}} Alex Lohoré |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Mansur Abdurzakov |TKO (Punches) |align=center|3 |align=center|4:37 | |
| Catchweight 72 kg
|{{flagicon|BEL}} Youssef Boughanem |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|GRE}} Dimitris Moirotsos |TKO (corner stoppage) |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |Boughanem missed weight (72.7 kg). |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|GER}} Yusup Magomedov |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|GEO}} Tornike Gigauri |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary card (YouTube) |
| Catchweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|SUI}} Kevin Ruart |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|LBN}} Ahmed Labban |KO (Punch) |align=center|2 |align=center|0:28 |Ruart made weight in the second attempt |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|AUT}} Magomed-Emin Dadaev |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|VEN}} Karol Jesus Arteaga |TKO (Elbows and Punches) |align=center|3 |align=center|1:20 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|GER}} Dejan Ovuka |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|VEN}} Kevin Quiroz |TKO (Punches) |align=center|2 |align=center|0:18 | |
Brave CF 95
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=Brave CF 95
|promotion=Brave Combat Federation
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|date=May 31, 2025
|venue= Pabellón Santiago Martín
|city=Tenerife, Spain
|attendance=
}}
BRAVE CF 95 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on May 31, 2025 at the Pabellón Insular Santiago Martín in Tenerife, Spain.
=Background=
The event marked the promotion's third visit to Tenerife and first since Brave CF 89 in October 2024.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-11 |title=BRAVE Combat Federation Returns to Spain for BRAVE CF 95 in Tenerife
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-combat-federation-returns-to-spain-for-brave-cf-95-in-tenerife/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
A lightweight bout between Acoidan Duque and Jason Ponet headlined the event.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-07 |title=BRAVE CF 95 Arrives in Tenerife with Stacked International Fight Card
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-cf-95-arrives-in-tenerife-with-stacked-international-fight-card/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
=Results=
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| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Main card (YouTube) |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Time ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|ESP}} Acoidan Duque |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|FRA}} Jason Ponet |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Flyweight 57 kg
|{{flagicon|KAZ}} Dias Yerengaipov |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Jose Torres |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Catchweight 74 kg
|{{flagicon|GER}} Christian Mach |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|ESP}} Enrique Marín |KO (head kick and punches) |align=center|2 |align=center|0:36 | |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary card (YouTube) |
| Featherweight 66 kg
|{{flagicon|GEO}} Ilia Qarukhnishvili |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|NED}} Daan Duijs |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Catchweight 77.3 kg
|{{flagicon|Algeria}} Abdelkrim Zouad |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|AUT}} Muslim Danaev |Submission (brabo choke) |align=center|3 |align=center|4:36 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg
|{{flagicon|ESP}} Theodore Bashford |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|GER}} Eduard Evdokimov |TKO (head kick and punches) |align=center|3 |align=center|0:58 | |
| Catchweight 63 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Jakub Drozdowski |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|ESP}} Juan Carlos Izquierdo |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Flyweight 57 kg
|{{flagicon|ESP}} Reda Abdellaoui |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|ROM}} Moraru Gheorghe |Submission (rear-naked choke) |align=center|1 |align=center|2:44 | |
Brave CF 96
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=Brave CF 96
|promotion=Brave Combat Federation
|image=
|date=June 7, 2025
|venue=Hala Tivoli
|city=Ljubljana, Slovenia
|attendance=
}}
Brave CF 96 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on June 7, 2025, at the Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
=Background=
The event marked the promotion's fifth visit to Ljubljana and first since Brave CF 88 in September 2024. This event also held in association with leading regional promotion WFC.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-11 |title=BRAVE CF Returns to Slovenia on June 7 for Another Epic Event
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-cf-returns-to-slovenia-on-june-7-for-another-epic-event/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
A Brave CF Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Erko Jun and former champion (also former Middleweight Champion) Mohammad Fakhreddine headlined the event.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-12 |title=History vs. Legacy: BRAVE CF Announces Blockbuster Middleweight Title Fight as BRAVE CF 95 Main Event
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/history-vs-legacy-epic-title-fight-at-brave-cf-95/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
A Brave CF Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Nicholas Hwende and Borislav Nikolić served as co-main event.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-15 |title=BRAVE Combat Federation Announces Bantamweight Title Fight as Co-Main Event for Slovenia Return
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-combat-federation-announces-bantamweight-title-fight-as-co-main-event-for-slovenia-return/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
=Results=
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| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Main card (YouTube) |
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| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Time ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg
|{{flagicon|LBN}} Mohammad Fakhreddine |def. |{{flagicon|BIH}} Erko Jun (c) |KO (punch) |align=center|1 |align=center|4:43 |For the Brave CF Middleweight Championship. |
| Bantamweight 61 kg
|{{flagicon|SRB}} Borislav Nikolić |def. |{{flagicon|ZIM}} Nicholas Hwende (c) |Technical Submission (ninja choke) |align=center|4 |align=center|1:42 |For the Brave CF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|SLO}} Miha Frlic |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|BAN}} Shah Kamali |TKO (punches) |align=center|3 |align=center|0:27 | |
| Women's Strawweight 52 kg
|{{flagicon|SLO}} Monika Kučinič |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|GEO}} Sofiia Bagishvili |TKO (body kick and punches) |align=center|2 |align=center|4:54 | |
| Flyweight 57 kg
|{{flagicon|BRA}} Marciano Ferreira |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|GEO}} Bidzina Gavashelishvili |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Catchweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Arkadiusz Pałkowski |def. |{{flagicon|SLO}} Jan Berus |TKO (punches) |align=center|2 |align=center|2:26 | |
| Super Lightweight 75 kg
|{{flagicon|EST}} Kristjan Toniste |def. |{{flagicon|CRO}} David Forster |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|SLO}} Domen Drnovsek |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|SER}} Filip Guša |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Amateur bouts |
| Welterweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|SLO}} Kirill Negru |def. |{{flagicon|SVK}} Robert Guth |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | |
Brave CF 97
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=Brave CF 97
|promotion=Brave Combat Federation
|image=
|date=July 12, 2025
|venue=Arena Burgas
|city={{flagicon|BUL}} Burgas, Bulgaria
|attendance=
}}
Brave CF 97 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to held by Brave Combat Federation on July 12, 2025 in Burgas, Bulgaria.
=Background=
The event will mark the promotion's second visit to Bulgaria and first since the country's much anticipated debut at Brave CF 86 in August 2024. This event also held in association with leading regional promotion Bulgarian Fight Agency.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-26 |title=BRAVE Combat Federation Announces Return to Bulgaria with BRAVE CF 97
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-cf-returns-to-slovenia-on-june-7-for-another-epic-event/ |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
A light heavyweight bout between Kaloyan Kolev and former Brave CF Light Heavyweight Champion Mohamed Said Maalem is scheduled to headline the event.{{Cite web |date=2025-06-24 |title=BRAVE CF 97 Returns to Bulgaria with Explosive Matchups and Rising Stakes
|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-cf-97-heads-to-bulgaria-with-high-stakes-showdowns-and-global-talent/ |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}
=Fight card=
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| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Main card (YouTube) |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Time ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg
|{{flagicon|BUL}} Kaloyan Kolev |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|ALG}} Mohamed Said Maalem | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|BUL}} Pavel Vladev |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|FRA}} Abou Tounkara | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| Bantamweight 61 kg
|{{flagicon|GEO}} Lasha Abramishvili |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|FRA}} Brice Picaud | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|BUL}} Plamen Penchev |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|ALG}} Sofiane Bouafia | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary card (YouTube) |
| Flyweight 57 kg
|{{flagicon|VEN}} Alinson Ochoa |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|IRE}} Gerard Burns | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|BUL}} Anton Yanchev |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|FRA}} Johan Van de Hel | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| Catchweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|BHR}} Murad Guseinov |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|COL}} Gabriel Bula | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| Super Welterweight 79 kg
|{{flagicon|BUL}} Deyan Galinov |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|GAM}} Abdou Kadirr Sowe | |align=center| |align=center| | |
| Women's Strawweight 52 kg
|{{flagicon|GER}} Songül Karatorak |align=center|vs. |{{flagicon|ENG}} Miriam Grubb | |align=center| |align=center| | |
See also
- List of current Brave CF fighters
- List of current mixed martial arts champions
- 2025 in UFC
- 2025 in Professional Fighters League
- 2025 in Cage Warriors
- 2025 in ONE Championship
- 2025 in Absolute Championship Akhmat
- 2025 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
- 2025 in Rizin Fighting Federation
- 2025 in Oktagon MMA
- 2025 in UAE Warriors
- 2025 in Legacy Fighting Alliance