BRAVE Combat Federation, also known as BRAVE CF, is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based out of Bahrain. It was established on 23 September 2016 by Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and is currently one among the fastest-rising MMA properties in the world.[1]
This list is an up-to-date roster of those fighters currently under contract with the BRAVE CF brand. Fighters are organized by weight class and within their weight class by their number of fights with the promotion.
Each fight record has four categories: wins, losses, draws, and no-contests. All fight records in this article are displayed in that order, with fights resulting in a no-contest listed in parentheses.
BRAVE Combat Federation adopted a new weight class for 2019: Super Lightweight (165 lbs), and also increased the weight limit of the Welterweight class to 175 lbs.[2]
Fighters
Heavyweight (265 Ib, 120 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Lithuania
|
Pavel Dailidko (C)
|
The Experiment
|
10–2
|
6–1
|
2025
|
| Poland
|
Patryk Dubiela
|
|
6–3
|
1–1
|
2024
|
| Slovenia
|
Miha Frlic
|
|
4–0
|
1–0
|
2024
|
| Slovenia
|
Haris Aksalic
|
|
2–0
|
2–0
|
2024
|
| United States
|
Odie Delaney
|
The Witness
|
5–1
|
0–1
|
2025
|
Light Heavyweight (205 Ib, 93 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
Erko Jun (C)
|
The Bounty Hunter
|
9–2
|
3–0
|
2024
|
| Bahrain
|
Rasul Magomedov
|
|
7-0-0
|
4-0-0
|
2024
|
| Lebanon
|
Mohammad Fakhreddine
|
The Latest
|
17-5-0 2 NC
|
7-3-0 2 NC
|
2024
|
| Algeria
|
Mohamed Said Maalem
|
L'Ambiance
|
14-6-0
|
3–3-0
|
2024
|
| Germany
|
Alexander Wesner
|
|
10-6-0
|
0–1-0
|
2024
|
[3]
Middleweight (185 Ib, 83.9 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| LBN
|
Mohammad Fakhreddine
|
The Latest
|
17–5 (2 NC)
|
7–3 (2 NC)
|
2024
|
| Bahrain
|
Murtaza Talha
|
|
7–1-0
|
5–0-0
|
2024
|
| SUR
|
Noach Blyden
|
|
5–1
|
2–0
|
2024
|
| Germany
|
Alexander Wesner
|
|
10-6-0
|
0–1-0
|
2024
|
Super Welterweight (175 Ib, 79.3 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Brazil
|
Luiz Cado (C)
|
Golden Boy
|
18–7–1
|
4–0
|
2024
|
| France
|
Alex Lohoré
|
Da Killa King
|
26-11
|
3-0
|
2025
|
| Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Eliezer Kubanza
|
|
7–0
|
4–0
|
2024
|
| Russia
|
Kamal Magomedov
|
|
11–1
|
3–1
|
2024
|
| Bahrain
|
Zagid Gaidarov
|
|
6–2
|
2–1
|
2024
|
| Lebanon
|
Rami Hamed
|
|
14–3 (1)
|
3–1
|
2024
|
| Lebanon
|
Ahmad Labban
|
"The Shadow"
|
13–7
|
4–3
|
2025
|
Super Lightweight (165 Ib, 74.8 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Bahrain
|
Eldar Eldarov (C)
|
Khan
|
14–1
|
6–0
|
2022
|
| Bahrain
|
Murad Guseinov
|
|
8–0
|
2–0
|
2024
|
| Bahrain
|
Abbas Khan
|
|
8–3
|
5–2
|
2024
|
| Germany
|
Christian Mach
|
|
9–5
|
2–2
|
2025
|
| Turkey
|
Khamzat Maaev
|
Borz
|
5–1
|
2–1
|
2024
|
Lightweight (155 Ib, 70.3 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Kyrgyzstan
|
Abdysalam Kubanychbek (C)
|
Omok
|
22–3 (1)
|
8–0 (1)
|
2024
|
| Georgia
|
Raul Tutarauli
|
|
36–8
|
1–1
|
2025
|
| Kazakhstan
|
Olzhas Eskaraev
|
Kypshak
|
16–8
|
4–3
|
2025
|
| Brazil
|
Lucas Martins
|
Mineiro
|
22–7
|
4–4
|
2023
|
| Bahrain
|
Ramazan Gitinov
|
|
5–0
|
3–0
|
2024
|
| Belgium
|
Youssef Boughanem
|
|
4–0
|
3–0
|
2025
|
| Russia
|
Kamil Magomedov
|
|
19–4
|
2–3
|
2024
|
| Slovenia
|
David Forster
|
|
4–2
|
1–2
|
2024
|
| Russia
|
Magomed-Emin Dadaev
|
|
6–0
|
2–0
|
2025
|
Featherweight (145 Ib, 65.7 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Kyrgyzstan
|
Nemat Abdrashitov
|
Eagle
|
19-9
|
4–0
|
2025
|
| Ukraine
|
Omar Solomonov
|
|
13–3
|
4–1
|
2025
|
| Kazakhstan
|
Rauan Bekbolat
|
Shymyr
|
11–3–2
|
2–0
|
2024
|
| Russia
|
Roman Bogatov
|
|
13–2
|
3–1
|
2024
|
| Iran
|
Mojtaba Nasiri
|
The Soldier Panther
|
5–2
|
2–1
|
2025
|
| Germany
|
Eduard Evdokimov
|
|
6–3
|
1–1
|
2025
|
Bantamweight (135 Ib, 61.2 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Zimbabwe
|
Nicholas Hwende (C)
|
|
9–1
|
3–1
|
2024
|
| Serbia
|
Borislav Nikolić
|
|
12–2
|
3–2
|
2024
|
| Bahrain
|
Hamza Kooheji
|
Pride of Bahrain
|
14–3
|
9–2
|
2024
|
| Tajikistan
|
Khurshed Nazarov
|
|
10–1–1
|
1–1
|
2024
|
| Russia
|
Velimurad Alkhasov
|
|
9–1 (1)
|
5–1
|
2024
|
| France
|
Brice Picaud
|
Lion Kid
|
16-9 (1)
|
1-1
|
2024
|
Women's Bantamweight (135 Ib, 61.2 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Bahrain/Brazil
|
Sabrinna de Sousa
|
|
2–0
|
2–0
|
2024
|
Flyweight (125 Ib, 56.7 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| USA
|
Jose Torres
|
Shorty
|
13–4–1
|
4–4–1
|
2025
|
| Great Britain
|
Muhammad Mokaev
|
The Punisher
|
13–0 (1)
|
5–0
|
2024
|
| Bahrain
|
Mohamed Alsameea
|
|
3–0
|
2–1
|
2024
|
| Georgia
|
Bidzina Gavashelishvili
|
|
14–3
|
2–0
|
2024
|
| Kazakhstan
|
Dias Yerengaipov
|
Son of the Steppes
|
17–3
|
2–0
|
2025
|
| Brazil
|
Marciano Ferreira
|
|
13–4
|
1–1
|
2024
|
[4]
[5]
Women's Strawweight (115 Ib, 52.2 kg)
| ISO
|
Name
|
Nickname
|
MMA record
|
BRAVE record
|
Year of Last BRAVE fight
|
| !a |
!a |
-9999
|
| Slovenia
|
Monika Kučinič
|
Pitbull
|
5–2
|
3–0
|
2024
|
| India
|
Suchika Tariyal
|
|
2-0-0
|
1–0-0
|
|
| Germany
|
Songül Karatorak
|
|
1–0-0
|
1-0–0
|
|
| England
|
Mim Grubb
|
|
1-0-0
|
0–0-0
|
|
| India
|
Aarti Khatri
|
Destroyer
|
6–0
|
0–0
|
|
Partnership with IMMAF
Since 2017, IMMAF has partnered with Brave Combat Federation[6] to host world championships outside the USA.[7] As a result, Bahrain became the second nation to host IMMAF World Championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019.[8][9] The promotion absorbs athletes transitioning from amateur to professional MMA, including major names such as Jose Torres, Frans Mlambo, Mohammed Mokaev, Eliezer Kubanza, Nkosi Ndebele, and many more.[10]
See also
References
- ^ Altatis, CV (May 7, 2019). "Mohammed Shahid: Philippines is a no-brainer destination for Brave CF". CV Stardom. cvstardom.com.
- ^ BRAVE FIGHTS (May 7, 2018). "BRAVE ANNOUNCES NEW WEIGHT CLASSES FOR 2019". bravefights.com.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2022-01-28). "Rasul Magomedov, who beat Kyle Snyder in wrestling, set to make pro MMA debut in June". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ "BRAVE Combat Federation signs undefeated Bulgarian star Nikolay Atanasov". FightBook MMA. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "BRAVE CF Official Statement – Muhammad Mokaev". bravecf.com. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Ravindran, Renjith. "MMA Super Cup: Bahrain crowned inaugural champions, wins $100,000". SportsKeeda. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Amir, Mohammed. "BRAVE CF and IMMAF partner to make history, boost sports development". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Netherthon, Alexander (13 March 2022). "BRAVE CF 57: MMA SUPER CUP DATES, FIGHT TIMES, HOW TO WATCH ON DAZN". DAZN. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Ravindran, Renjith. "MMA Super Cup: Bahrain crowned inaugural champions, wins $100,000". SportsKeeda. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Xavier, Joao (15 March 2024). "BRAVE CF and IMMAF's groundbreaking collaboration continues to yield benefits for MMA, forging new paths for emerging talents in the sport". Blackbelt Mag. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
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