Brave Combat Federation
MMA promoter based in Bahrain
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BRAVE Combat Federation is a[1] mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in Bahrain. The organization was established on 23 September 2016 by Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.[2] BRAVE Combat Federation features mixed martial artists from more than 80[3] nations located in five continents. BRAVE Combat Federation events are aired though multiple media partners including El Rey Network, Combate, Myx TV, S+A ESPN 5 and Bahrain Radio and Television Corporation.[4][5]
Current season, competition or edition: 2025 in Brave Combat Federation | |
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| Sport | Mixed martial arts |
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| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
| President | Mohammed Shahid |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Headquarters | Seef |
| Official website | www |
In 2023, BRAVE Combat Federation set a new record for an MMA promotion hosting events in most number of nations after organizing events in 35 nations worldwide.[6]
The organization was formally launched in 2016 and has established operations in Dublin,[7] São Paulo and Mumbai[8] prior to launching events and for talent relations. BRAVE Combat Federation, alongside the holding company, KHK MMA and Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation hosted the IMMAF World Championships in November, 2017,[9] a partnership which was renewed for 2018 and 2019[10]
In July 2021, BRAVE Combat Federation was nominated for the first time as Promotion of the Year on the World MMA Awards.[11] The organization also has global strategic partnerships with fellow fight promoters Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF), LFC, RXF, WEF, WFC, BFN, Krespost, PRO FC, RSM, Golden Cage, Oktagon, GEC, Beast CF, ATF, NFC, Hexagone MMA, Fight2One, and Victorious Fighting and Entertainment.[12][13][14]
History
Overview
KHK MMA is a Bahrain based mixed martial arts organization that promotes the growth of mixed martial arts in the region.[15] KHK MMA Fight Team featured fighters from multiple promotions including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Frankie Edgar, Jose Torres[16] and James Gallagher.[17] Coaches and UFC Hall of Famers like Renzo Gracie, John Kavanagh, Bob Schirmer, and Pete Williams are also working with KHK MMA.[18]
BRAVE Combat Federation was established under KHK MMA. The promotion held its inaugural event, Brave 1: The Beginning took place in Isa Town, Bahrain, on September 23, 2016, a date which coincided with Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa's birthday.[19] During its initial phase, BRAVE CF expanded into markets such as Brazil[20], India,[21] Indonesia,[22] Mexico, Jordan[23], and the United Arab Emirates, positioning itself as a promotion focused on global talent development rather than a single-region model.[24][25] BRAVE CF also hosted the first-ever International Combat Week, in partnership with the IMMAF.[26][27]
International Expansion (2018–2021)
Between 2018 and 2021, BRAVE CF accelerated its international growth by hosting events across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The organization entered new markets including Northern Ireland[28], Morocco, and Kazakhstan.[29][30] The promotion emphasized partnerships with local organizations and regulatory bodies to develop MMA ecosystems in host countries. This period also saw an increase in athlete diversity, with fighters representing a wide range of nationalities. The events also showcased the former UFC champion and KHK MMA fighter Frankie Edgar as a color commentator[31] Later, MMA legend and BRAVE ambassador Wanderlei Silva attended the event, as well as Frankie Edgar, who served as the color commentator for the broadcast.[32] BRAVE Combat Federation became the first global MMA promotion to do a show in Africa,[33] as the organization hosted BRAVE 14, in Tangier, Morocco, on August 18.[34] The event was hosted under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, the king of Morocco.[35]
BRAVE Combat Federation kicked off 2020 with its first show in Slovenia, in partnership with WFC, the leading regional promotion in Ljubljana.[36] The organization announced BRAVE CF 35 (Brazil), BRAVE CF 36 (Romania), and BRAVE CF 37 (Sweden). However, the shows were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[37] BRAVE CF returned to action in July, with BRAVE CF 35 and BRAVE CF 36 taking place in Romania,[38] in closed venues.[39]
Global Positioning and Records (2022–Present)
BRAVE CF continued its expansion strategy by increasing the number of host countries and strengthening its presence in Europe and Asia.[40] In 2023, the promotion reported hosting events in more countries[41] than any other MMA organization. The organization has also focused on digital distribution and international broadcasting partnerships to expand its global audience reach. [42][43][44][45]
Roster
Rules
BRAVE Combat Federation follows the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts that were originally established by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board and modified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.[46]
After the Association of Boxing Commissions approved the opening of new weight classes,[47] BRAVE announced it would become the first international promotion to introduce a Super Lightweight division, as well as pushing the Welterweight limit to 175 lbs.[48]
Weight divisions and champions
BRAVE Combat Federation has following weight classes:
| Weight class name | Upper limit | Current champion | Date won | Title Defenses | |
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| in pounds (lb) | in kilograms (kg) | ||||
| Flyweight | 125 | 56.7 |  Muhammad Mokaev | November 7, 2025 | 0 |
| Bantamweight | 135 | 61.2 |  Borislav Nikolić | June 7, 2025 | 0 |
| Featherweight | 145 | 65.8 |  Nemat Abdrashitov | June 23, 2023 | 0 |
| Lightweight | 155 | 70.3 | Abdisalam Kubanychbek | December 5, 2023 | 3 |
| Super Lightweight | 165 | 74.8 |  Eldar Eldarov | April 19, 2019 | 1 |
| Welterweight[a] | 175 | 79.4 |  Luiz Cado | October 19, 2024 | 0 |
| Middleweight | 185 | 83.9 |  Mohammad Fakhreddine | June 7, 2025 | 0 |
| Light Heavyweight | 205 | 93.0 |  Erko Jun | September 28, 2024 | 0 |
| Heavyweight | 265 | 120.0 |  Pavel Dailidko | September 28, 2024 | 2 |
Championship history
Heavyweight Championship
- 206 to 265 lbs (93.4 to 120.2 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavel Dailidko def. Patryk Dubiela |
Brave CF 88 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
Sep 28, 2024 | 566 days (incumbent) |
1. def. Odie Delaney at Brave CF 94 on May 17, 2025 2. def. Gregory Robinet at Brave CF 99 on Oct 18, 2025 |
Light Heavyweight Championship
- 186 to 205 lbs (84.3 to 93 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klidson Abreu def. Timo Feucht |
Brave CF 8 Curitiba, Brazil |
Aug 12, 2017 | 327 days |
1. def. Matt Baker at Brave CF 11 on April 13, 2018 |
| Abreu vacated his title and parted ways with BRAVE CF on July 5, 2018.[49] | |||||
| 2 |  Mohammed Said Maalemdef. Mohammad Fakhreddine |
Brave CF 52 Milan, Italy |
Aug 1, 2021 | 14 days | |
| Said Maalem was stripped of the title on August 15, 2021, when his bout with Fakhreddine was overturned to a no contest due to illegal blows to the back of the head. | |||||
| 3 | Mohammad Fakhreddine def. Mohammed Said Maalem |
Brave CF 57 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Mar 11, 2022 | 105 days | |
| Fakhreddine vacated the title on June 24, 2022, when he left the promotion. | |||||
| 4 | Erko Jun def. Alexander Wesner |
Brave CF 88 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
Sep 28, 2024 | 385 days (Incumbent) | |
Middleweight Championship
- 176 to 185 lbs (79.8 to 83.9 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Souza Pereira def. Chad Hanekom |
Brave CF 31 Durban, South Africa |
Dec 7, 2019 | 285 days | |
| 2 | Mohammad Fakhreddine |
Brave CF 41 Riffa, Bahrain |
Sep 17, 2020 | 645 days | |
| Fakhreddine vacated the title on June 24, 2022, when he left the promotion. | |||||
| 3 | Mohammad Fakhreddine (2) def. Erko Jun |
Brave CF 96 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
Jun 7, 2025 | 314 days (incumbent) |
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Welterweight Championship
- 166 to 175 lbs (75.3 kg to 79.4 kg)
- In 2019 Brave CF revised this weight limit from 170 lb (77.1 kg) to its current limits.
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Carlston Harrisdef. Carl Booth |
Brave CF 8 Curitiba, Brazil |
Aug 12, 2017 | 405 days | |
| 2 |  Jarrah Al-Silawi |
Brave CF 16 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Sep 21, 2018 | 210 days | |
| 3 |  Abdoul Abdouraguimov |
Brave CF 23 Amman, Jordan |
Apr 19, 2019 | 168 days | |
| 4 | Jarrah Al-Silawi (2) |
Brave CF 27 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Oct 4, 2019 | 706 days |
1. def. Ismail Naurdiev at Brave CF 50 on Apr 1, 2021 |
| Al-Silawi vacated his title after signing with Professional Fighters League. | |||||
| 5 |  Marcin Bandeldef. Ismail Naurdiev |
Brave CF 63 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Oct 19, 2022 | 422 days | |
| 6 |  Kamal Magomedov |
Brave CF 77 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Dec 5, 2023 | 319 days | |
| 7 | Luiz Cado |
Brave CF 89 Tenerife, Spain |
Oct 19, 2024 | 545 days (incumbent) |
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Super Lightweight Championship
- 156 to 165 lbs (70.8 kg to 74.9 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldar Eldarov def. Mounir Lazzez |
Brave CF 23 Amman, Jordan |
Apr 19, 2019 | 2555 days (incumbent) |
1. def. Leonardo Mafra at Brave CF 46 on Jan 16, 2021 |
| Joilton Lutterbach defeated Mihail Kotruţă for the interim Super Lightweight Championship at Brave CF 68 on December 17, 2022, but was ineligible to win the title due to missing weight.[50] | |||||
Lightweight Championship
- 146 to 155 lbs (66.2 to 70.3 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ottman Azaitardef. Alejandro Martinez |
Brave CF 9 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Nov 17, 2017 | 671 days | |
| Azaitar was stripped of his title and released by BRAVE on September 19, 2018 for not defending the belt[51] | |||||
| - | Lucas Martins def. Luan Santiago Carvalho for interim title |
Brave CF 11 Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
Apr 13, 2018 | – | |
| 2 | Lucas Martins promoted to undisputed champion |
– | Sep 19, 2018 | 58 days | |
| 3 | Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady |
Brave CF 18 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Nov 16, 2018 | 154 days | |
| 4 | Luan Santiago Carvalho |
Brave CF 23 Amman, Jordan |
Apr 19, 2019 | 133 days | |
| 5 | Cleiton Pereira da Silva |
Brave CF 25 Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
Aug 30, 2019 | 433 days | |
| 6 | Amin Ayoub |
Brave CF 44 Riffa, Bahrain |
Nov 5, 2020 | 324 days | |
| 7 |  Ahmed Amir |
Brave CF 54 Konin, Poland |
Sep 25, 2021 | 472 days | |
| Amir was stripped of his title on January 10, 2023 due to uncertainty regarding his competition status.[52] | |||||
| – | Abdisalam Kubanychbek def. Olzhas Eskaraev for interim title |
Brave CF 59 Bukhara, Uzbekistan |
Jun 18, 2022 | – | |
| 8 | Abdisalam Kubanychbek def. Kamil Magomedov |
Brave CF 69 Belgrade, Serbia |
Feb 18, 2023 | 1154 days (incumbent) |
1. def. Lucas Martins at Brave CF 77 on Dec 5, 2023 2. def. Raul Tutarauli at Brave CF 87 on Sep 22, 2024 |
| – |  Raul Tutaraulidef. Pieter Buist for interim title |
Brave CF: Georgia vs. The World Tbilisi, Georgia |
Oct 3, 2025 | 196 days (incumbent) |
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Featherweight Championship
- 136 to 145 lbs (61.7 to 65.8 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Boudegzdame def. Masio Fullen |
Brave CF 4 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
May 31, 2017 | 478 days |
1. def. Jakub Kowalewicz at Brave CF 10 on Mar 2, 2018 |
| 2 |  Bubba Jenkins |
Brave CF 16 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Sep 21, 2018 | 532 days |
1. def. Lucas Martins at Brave CF 24 on Jul 25, 2019 |
| Bubba Jenkins vacated his title after signing with Professional Fighters League. | |||||
| 3 | Roman Bogatov def. Kim Tae-kyun |
Brave CF 64 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Oct 22, 2022 | 244 days | |
| 4 | Nemat Abdrashitov |
Brave CF 72 Riffa, Bahrain |
Jun 23, 2023 | 1029 days (incumbent) |
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| – |  Omar Solomanovdef. Rauan Bekbolat for interim title |
Brave CF 98 Zhengzhou, China |
Sep 19, 2025 | 210 days (incumbent) |
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Bantamweight Championship
- 126 to 135 lbs (57.1 to 61.2 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stephen Lomandef. Gurdarshan Mangat |
Brave CF 9 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Nov 17, 2017 | 1179 days |
1. def. Frans Mlambo at Brave CF 13 on Jun 9, 2018 |
| Loman vacated his title after signing with ONE Championship.[53] | |||||
| 2 |  Brad Katonadef. Hamza Kooheji |
Brave CF 57 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Mar 11, 2022 | 359 days |
1. def. Gamzat Magomedov at Brave CF 63 on Oct 19, 2022 |
| Katona vacated the title, would make his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter 31. | |||||
| 3 | Jose Torres def. Nkosi Ndebele |
Brave CF 73 Bogotá, Colombia |
Aug 12, 2023 | 125 days | |
| 4 |  Nkosi Ndebele |
Brave CF 80 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Dec 15, 2023 | 365 days |
1. def. Jose Torres at Brave CF 82 on May 11, 2024 |
| 5 |  Nicholas Hwende |
Brave CF 91 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Dec 13, 2024 | 176 days | |
| 6 | Borislav Nikolic |
Brave CF 96 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
Jun 7, 2025 | 314 days (incumbent) |
1. def. Hamza Kooheji at Brave CF 100 on Nov 7, 2025 |
Flyweight Championship
- 116 to 125 lbs (52.6 to 57 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Mokaev def. Gerard Burns |
Brave CF 100 Isa Town, Bahrain |
Nov 7, 2025 | 314 days (incumbent) |
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List of events
| # | Event | Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Brave CF 104 | February 14, 2026 | Aleksandar Nikolić Hall | Belgrade, Serbia |
| 104 | Brave CF 103 | December 23, 2025 | Bukhara Universal Sports Complex | Bukhara, Uzbekistan |
| 103 | Brave CF 102 | November 23, 2025 | Hala Tivoli | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 102 | Brave CF 101 | November 9, 2025 | Khalifa Sports City Stadium | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 101 | Brave CF 100 | November 7, 2025 | Khalifa Sports City Stadium | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 100 | Brave CF 99 | October 18, 2025 | Twinsbet Arena | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 99 | Brave CF: Georgia vs. The World | October 3, 2025 | Tbilisi New Sports Palace | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| 98 | Brave CF 98 | September 19, 2025 | Henan TV Studio 8 | Zhengzhou, China |
| 97 | Brave CF 97 | July 12, 2025 | Arena Burgas | Burgas, Bulgaria |
| 96 | Brave CF 96 | June 7, 2025 | Hala Tivoli | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 95 | Brave CF 95 | May 31, 2025 | Pabellón Santiago Martín | Tenerife, Spain |
| 94 | Brave CF 94 | May 17, 2025 | Geneva Arena | Geneva, Switzerland |
| 93 | BRAVE CF 93 | April 18, 2025 | Henan TV Television Studio | Zhengzhou, China |
| 92 | BRAVE CF 92 | December 15, 2024 | Khalifa Sports City Arena | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 91 | BRAVE CF 91 | December 13, 2024 | Khalifa Sports City Arena | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 90 | BRAVE CF 90 | November 23, 2024 | Mulitversum Schwechat | Vienna, Austria |
| 89 | BRAVE CF 89 | October 19, 2024 | Pabellon Santiago Martin | Tenerife, Spain |
| 88 | BRAVE CF 88 | September 28, 2024 | Hala Tivoli | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 87 | BRAVE CF 87 | September 22, 2024 | Hoornse Vaart | Alkmaar, Netherlands |
| 86 | BRAVE CF 86 | August 24, 2024 | Burgas Arena | Burgas, Bulgaria |
| 85 | BRAVE CF 85 | August 18, 2024 | Captain Fasih Babar Amin Shaheed Sports Complex | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 84 | BRAVE CF 84 | August 9, 2024 | Henan TV Television Studio | Zhengzhou, China |
| 83 | BRAVE CF 83 | May 25, 2024 | Hoornse Vaart | Alkmaar, Netherlands |
| 82 | BRAVE CF 82 | May 11, 2024 | Cote d'Or National Sports Complex | Cote d'Or, Mauritius |
| 81 | BRAVE CF 81 | April 20, 2024 | Hala Tivoli | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 80 | BRAVE CF 80 | December 15, 2023 | Khalifa Sports City Arena | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 79 | BRAVE CF 79 | December 8, 2023 | ||
| 78 | BRAVE CF 78 | December 7, 2023 | Centro de Formação Olímpica | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| 77 | BRAVE CF 77 | December 5, 2023 | Khalifa Sports City Arena | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 76 | BRAVE CF 76 | November 25, 2023 | Balai Sarbini | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 75 | BRAVE CF 75 | November 18, 2023 | Pacho Camurria Arena | Tenerife, Spain |
| 74 | BRAVE CF 74 | September 7, 2023 | H Arena | Nantes, France |
| 73 | BRAVE CF 73: Pan-American Combat Week 2023 | August 12, 2023 | Coliseo El Salitre | Bogotá, Colombia |
| 72 | BRAVE CF 72 | June 23, 2023 | National Stadium | Riffa, Bahrain |
| 71 | BRAVE CF 71 | June 19, 2023 | National Stadium | Riffa, Bahrain |
| 70 | BRAVE CF 70 | April 23, 2023 | Hala Tivoli | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 69 | BRAVE CF 69 | February 18, 2023 | Stark Arena | Belgrade, Serbia |
| 68 | BRAVE CF 68 | December 17, 2022 | Maritim Hotel | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 67 | BRAVE CF 67 | December 12, 2022 | Hall B | Riffa, Bahrain |
| 66 | BRAVE CF 66 | November 26, 2022 | Politeknik Pariwisata | Bali, Indonesia |
| 65 | BRAVE CF 65: Rumble in the Kingdom | October 28, 2022 | Khalifa Sports City Stadium | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 64 | BRAVE CF 64: African All Star | October 22, 2022 | ||
| 63 | BRAVE CF 63: Two Title Fights | October 19, 2022 | ||
| 62 | BRAVE CF 62 | September 30, 2022 | Baluan Sholak Sports Palace | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| 61 | BRAVE CF 61 | August 6, 2022 | Maritim Hotel | Bonn, Germany |
| 60 | BRAVE CF 60 | July 30, 2022 | National Stadium | Riffa, Bahrain |
| 59 | BRAVE CF 59 | June 18, 2022 | Amphitheater Bukhara | Bukhara, Uzbekistan |
| 58 | BRAVE CF 58 | April 30, 2022 | Samsan World Gymnasium | Incheon, South Korea |
| 57 | BRAVE CF 57 | March 11, 2022 | Khalifa Sports City Stadium | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 56 | BRAVE CF 56 | December 18, 2021 | BEL Expo Center | Belgrade, Serbia |
| 55 | BRAVE CF 55 | November 6, 2021 | N/a | Rostov-on-Don, Russia |
| 54 | BRAVE CF 54 | September 24, 2021 | Konin, Poland | |
| 53 | BRAVE CF 53 | August 21, 2021 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| 52 | BRAVE CF 52: Bad Blood | August 1, 2021 | Milan, Italy | |
| 51 | BRAVE CF 51: The Future Is Here | June 4, 2021 | Falcon Club | Minsk, Belarus |
| 50 | BRAVE CF 50 | April 1, 2021 | Arad Fort | Arad, Bahrain |
| 49 | BRAVE CF 49: Super Fights | March 25, 2021 | ||
| 48 | BRAVE CF 48: Arabian Night | March 18, 2021 | ||
| 47 | BRAVE CF 47: Asian Domination | March 11, 2021 | ||
| 46 | BRAVE CF 46 | January 16, 2021 | WOW Arena | Sochi, Russia |
| 45 | BRAVE CF 45 | November 19, 2020 | National Stadium | Riffa, Bahrain |
| 44 | BRAVE CF 44 | November 5, 2020 | ||
| 43 | BRAVE CF 43 | October 1, 2020 | ||
| 42 | BRAVE CF 42 | September 24, 2020 | ||
| 41 | BRAVE CF 41 | September 17, 2020 | ||
| 40 | BRAVE CF 40 | August 24, 2020 | N/a | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 39 | BRAVE CF 39 | August 15, 2020 | ||
| 38 | BRAVE CF 38 | August 8, 2020 | ||
| 37 | BRAVE CF 37 | August 1, 2020 | ||
| 36 | BRAVE CF 36 | July 27, 2020 | Berăria H | Bucharest, Romania |
| 35 | BRAVE CF 35 | July 20, 2020 | ||
| 34 | BRAVE CF 34 | January 19, 2020 | Hala Tivoli | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 33 | BRAVE CF 33: Aliskerov vs. Gonzalez | December 27, 2019 | Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| 32 | BRAVE CF 32: Booth vs. Hassan | December 14, 2019 | Sport Palace Kozhomkul | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
| 31 | BRAVE CF 31: Hanekom vs. Gaucho | December 7, 2019 | Sibaya Casino | Durban, South Africa |
| 30 | BRAVE CF 30: Loman vs. Sanoudakis | November 23, 2019 | Gachibowli Indoor Arena | Hyderabad, India |
| 29 | BRAVE CF 29 | November 15, 2019 | Khalifa Sports City Arena | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 28 | BRAVE CF 28: Brewin vs. Gierzsewski | November 4, 2019 | Beraria H | Bucharest, Romania |
| 27 | BRAVE CF 27: Abdoul vs. Jarrah 2 | October 4, 2019 | Mubadala Arena | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| 26 | BRAVE CF 26: Silva vs. Roa | September 7, 2019 | Coliseo Hernán Jaramillo | Bogotá, Colombia |
| 25 | Brave CF 25: Santiago vs. Silva | August 30, 2019 | Juscelino Kubitschek Arena | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| 24 | Brave CF 24: London | July 25, 2019 | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | London, England |
| 23 | Brave CF 23: Pride and Honor | April 19, 2019 | Martyr Rashid Al-Ziyoud Hall Boxing Arena | Amman, Jordan |
| 22 | Brave CF 22: Storm of Warriors | March 15, 2019 | SM Mall of Asia Arena | Pasay, Philippines |
| 21 | Brave CF 21: Saudi Arabia | December 28, 2018 | King Abdullah Sports City Indoor Sports Hall | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| 20 | Brave CF 20: Chimaev vs. Sidney | December 22, 2018 | G. M. C. Balayogi Indoor Stadium | Hyderabad, India |
| 19 | BRAVE CF 19: Adam vs. Mark | December 8, 2018 | Sun City Resort | Sun City, South Africa |
| 18 | BRAVE CF 18: Mineiro vs. Selwady | November 16, 2018 | Khalifa Sports City Stadium | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 17 | Brave CF 17: Cavalheiro vs. Abdouraguimov | October 27, 2018 | Nishtar Park Sports Concert | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 16 | Brave CF 16: Abu Dhabi | September 21, 2018 | Mubadala Arena | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| 15 | Brave CF 15: Colombia | September 7, 2018 | Coliseo Bicentenario | Bucaramanga, Colombia |
| 14 | Brave CF 14: Azaitar vs. Kokora | August 18, 2018 | Omnisports Indoor Club of Tangier | Tangier, Morocco |
| 13 | Brave CF 13: European Evolution | June 9, 2018 | SSE Arena | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| 12 | Brave CF 12: KHK Legacy | May 11, 2018 | Balai Sarbini | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 11 | Brave CF 11: Mineiro vs. Santiago | April 13, 2018 | Mineirão | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| 10 | Brave CF 10: The Kingdom Rises | March 2, 2018 | Prince Hamza Hall | Amman, Jordan |
| 9 | Brave CF 9: The Kingdom of Champions | November 17, 2017 | Khalifa Sports City Stadium | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 8 | Brave CF 8: The Rise of Champions | August 12, 2017 | Almir Nelson de Almeida Gymnasium | Tarumã, Brazil |
| 7 | Brave CF 7: Untamed | July 29, 2017 | Caliente Bullring | Tijuana, Mexico |
| 6 | Brave CF 6: Kazakhstan | April 29, 2017 | Almaty Arena | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| 5 | Brave CF 5: Go For Glory | April 23, 2017 | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium | Mumbai, India |
| 4 | Brave CF 4: Unstoppable | March 31, 2017 | IPIC Arena | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| 3 | Brave CF 3: Battle in Brazil | March 18, 2017 | Max Rosenmann Sports and Leisure Gymnasium | São José dos Pinhais, Brazil |
| 2 | Brave CF 2: Dynasty | December 2, 2016 | Khalifa Sports City Stadium | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| 1 | Brave CF 1: The Beginning | September 23, 2016 |
Event locations
The following cities have hosted a total of 98 Brave CF events as of Brave CF 98
Brazil (total: 5)
- Belo Horizonte (2)
- Curitiba (1)
- Fortaleza (1)
- São José dos Pinhais (1)
Slovenia (total: 5)
- Ljubljana (5)
Sweden (total: 4)
- Stockholm (4)
Colombia (total: 3)
- Bogotá (2)
- Bucaramanga (1)
India (total: 3)
Indonesia (total: 3)
Kazakhstan (total: 3)
- Almaty (3)
Romania (total: 3)
- Bucharest (3)
United Arab Emirates (total: 3)
- Abu Dhabi (3)
Bulgaria (total: 2)
- Burgas (2)
Germany (total: 2)
- Bonn (1)
- Düsseldorf (1)
Jordan (total: 2)
- Amman (2)
Netherlands (total: 2)
- Alkmaar (2)
Pakistan (total: 2)
- Lahore (2)
Russia (total: 2)
- Rostov-on-Don (1)
- Sochi (1)
Saudi Arabia (total: 2)
- Jeddah (2)
Serbia (total: 2)
- Belgrade (2)
Spain (total: 3)
South Africa (total: 2)
Uzbekistan (total: 2)
- Bukhara (2)
Switzerland (total: 1)
- Geneva (1)
Austria (total: 1)
- Vienna (1)
Belarus (total: 1)
- Minsk (1)
China (total: 1)
- Zhengzhou (2)
England (total: 1)
- London (1)
France (total: 1)
- Nantes (1)
Italy (total: 1)
- Milan (1)
Kyrgyzstan (total: 1)
- Bishkek (1)
Mauritius (total: 1)
- Saint Pierre (1)
Mexico (total: 1)
- Tijuana (1)
Morocco (total: 1)
- Tangier (1)
Northern Ireland (total: 1)
- Belfast (1)
Philippines (total: 1)
- Pasay (1)
Poland (total: 1)
- Konin (1)
South Korea (total: 1)
- Incheon (1)
BRAVE Combat Federation records
Broadcast
Talents
- Cyrus Fees: Play-by-play commentator[56]
- Frankie Edgar: Color Commentator[57]
- Nate Quarry: Color Commentator[58]
- Alex Soto: Color Commentator
- Phil Campbell: Color Commentator[59]
- Carlos Kremer: Cage announcer[60]
- Cris Cyborg: Guest commentator
- Noel O'Keefe[61]
- Kirik Jenness[62]
Broadcast Talent
As of 2025, the BRAVE Combat Federation broadcast team includes Phil Campbell, Kirik Jenness, and Carlos Kremer. Kremer has been the promotion’s official cage announcer since BRAVE CF 1, making him one of the longest-serving on-air figures in the organization’s history. In recognition of his contributions, he was inducted into the BRAVE CF Hall of Fame during BRAVE CF 100, becoming the first cage announcer to receive this honor.
Phil Campbell
Philip Laurence Campbell[63] (born 9 October 1988) is an Irish broadcaster and former combat sports athlete who serves as one of BRAVE CF’s lead commentators. Campbell was raised in the town of Larne in County Antrim and educated at Garron Tower College before earning an honours degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Ulster. Prior to his broadcasting career, he competed in multiple combat sports, becoming an Irish National MMA Champion as well as an Irish National Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion. His background as a fighter has contributed to his analytical style and technical breakdowns during BRAVE CF broadcasts.[64]
Kirik Jenness
Kirik Jenness, a long-time figure within the global mixed martial arts community, joined BRAVE CF’s broadcast team as an analyst.[65] Jenness is known for his role as the official keeper of MMA records under the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act in the United States, as well as for providing expert commentary for events in more than 30 countries.[66] In 2022, he received the World MMA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing decades of contributions to the sport.[67]
Carlos Kremer
Carlos Kremer serves as BRAVE CF’s official cage announcer[68] and has been part of the promotion since BRAVE CF 1. A former U.S. Marine Corps Captain and media personality,[69] Kremer has become one of the longest-serving voices of the organization. In 2025, during BRAVE CF 100, he was inducted into the BRAVE CF Hall of Fame,[70] becoming the first cage announcer to receive this distinction. Kremer graduated from UC Davis and played Collegiate Football before serving as a US Marine Corps Captain and recipient of Two Navy Achievement Medals for Honor and Valor. He was the only Marine out of 42 Marines to escape SERE School ( Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape), and was selected to lead Marine Boot Camp at MCRD.[71] He was also inducted to the Hall of Fame of the USA Martial Arts in the class of 2024. Kremer is married to Teca Kremer and has two children.[72]
TV partners
BRAVE TV & BRAVE Films
BRAVE Combat Federation announced the initiation of operations of their subsidiary film production unit named BRAVE Films. To commence operations the film production unit produced the television documentary-drama "SMILE"[78] on 26 June during Eid.[79] In 2024, BRAVE CF produced two documentaries, sharing the narratives of Hamza Kooheji (Bahrain) and Muhammad Mokaev (United Kingdom).
BRAVE TV: BRAVE Combat Federation announced last year the creation of BRAVE TV, an online subscription service in which fans would be able to watch live events, as well as reruns of old shows. BRAVE 23 was available on the newly formed online streaming platform to fans from all over the world, except for those territories contemplated with preexisting TV deals.[80]
SMILE: The short film narrates the story of the featherweight champion of BRAVE Combat Federation and behind the scenes of his training leading to the championship bout. The content was shot extensively in Montpellier, France and Tijuana, Mexico apart from locations in Bahrain and in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The initiative was publicized to popularise mixed martial arts and to showcase the lifestyle of fighters[81] and marks the launch of "BRAVE Films", a film production segment by BRAVE Combat Federation.[82]
The Untold Story Hamza Kooheji: The documentary premiered focusing on the career of Bahraini MMA fighter Hamza Kooheji. The film chronicles Kooheji's journey within the sport, highlighting his impact on the Bahraini MMA scene and the support he receives from prominent figures and the community. The documentary also emphasizes the role of His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa in promoting sports in Bahrain and BRAVE CF's contribution to the nation's sporting profile.[83]
Beyond the UFC: An Inside Look at BRAVE CF 91: The documentary, directed by MMA filmmaker Will Harris[84] provides an inside look at Muhammad Mokaev's return to BRAVE CF at BRAVE CF 91. The film captures the chaotic fight week leading up to the event, including a last-minute opponent change and weight class adjustment, and offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on Mokaev's training at KHK MMA alongside world champions and Olympic medalists.[85]
BRAVE International Combat Week
In February 2017, KHK MMA and IMMAF announced, a partnership which would see the Amateur World Championships move from Las Vegas to Bahrain for the first time.[86] IMMAF president Kerrith Brown announced the shift for the world championships to move to Bahrain.[87] In addition to the world championships, BRAVE president Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid announced that the promotion would host a show in the same week as the World Championships, which was named International Combat Week[88] The first International Combat Week was held from November 12 to November 19, with BRAVE 9 taking place on November 17, featuring two title fights. Subsequently, Bahrain hosted the Amateur World Championships for 2018[89] and 2019.[90][91]
See also
Notes
- Brave CF refers to their 175 lb weight class as Welterweight, but per the Association of Boxing Commissions in the United States, 175 lbs is considered Super Welterweight.