2021 in Brave Combat Federation

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Brave Combat Federation
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Information
First dateJanuary 16, 2021
Last dateDecember 18, 2021
Events
Total events11
Fights
Total fights122
Title fights4

The year 2021 was the 6th year in the history of the Brave Combat Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Bahrain.

Contents

Brave CF Flyweight Tournament

Background

Brave Combat Federation will look to crown its first Flyweight world champion with an 8-man tournament.

The eight participants of the tournament were revealed. They included the former Bantamweight World Champion Zach Makovsky, the formers UFC fighter Dustin Ortiz, Ali Bagautinov, Jose Torres as well as Abdul Hussein, Flavio de Queiroz, Velimurad Alkhasov and the former Cage Fury Flyweight Champion Sean Santella.

BRAVE CF Flyweight Tournament bracket

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
      
Flag of Brazil.svg Flavio de Queiroz 3r.
Flag of Russia.svg Velimurad Alkhasov UD
Flag of Russia.svg Velimurad Alkhasov SD
Flag of the United States.svg Zach Makovsky 3r.
Flag of Finland.svg Abdul Hussein -
Flag of the United States.svg Zach Makovsky Bye1
Flag of Russia.svg Velimurad Alkhasov
Flag of Russia.svg Ali Bagautinov
Flag of Russia.svg Ali Bagautinov UD
Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Ortiz 3r.
Flag of Russia.svg Ali Bagautinov TKO
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Santella 3 1r.
Flag of the United States.svg Jose Torres UD
Flag of Ireland.svg Blaine O’Driscoll2 3r.

1 Zach Makovsky got a Quarterfinal bye as Abdul Hussein pulled out due to illness during the weightcut. [1]

2First bout between Torres and Sean Santella ended in a draw at Brave CF 42; Santella was replaced for the rematch by Blaine O’Driscoll due to injury and the bout was held at the Catchweight of 61 kg [2]

3Torres pulled out due to weight cut difficulties and was replaced by Sean Santella

Brave CF 46: Krepost Selection 10

Brave CF 46: Krepost Selection 10
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
Krepost FC
DateJanuary 16, 2021
VenueWOW Arena
City Flag of Russia.svg Sochi, Russia

Brave CF 46: Krepost Selection 10 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation in partnership with Krepost FC on January 16, 2021, at the WOW Arena in Sochi, Russia.

Background

The event was headlined by a Super Lightweight title bout between the reigning Brave Super Lightweight champion Eldar Eldarov and the former UFC lightweight Leonardo Mafra. [3]

In the co-main event, the one-time UFC Flyweight title challenger Ali Bagautinov was scheduled to fight Oleg Lichkovakha in a 59.5 kg catchweight bout. [4]

Results

Brave CF 46
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Russia.svg Eldar Eldarov (c)def. Flag of Brazil.svg Leonardo Mafra TKO (Doctor Stoppage)15:00For Brave CF Super Lightweight Championship
Catchweight 59.5 kg Flag of Russia.svg Ali Bagautinov def. Flag of Russia.svg Oleg LichkovakhaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 67 kg Flag of Russia.svg Roman Bogatovdef. Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Nurzhan AkishevDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Russia.svg Konstantin Erokhindef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Zhyrgalbek ChomonovKO (Punches)20:41
Catchweight 68 kg Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Abdusalamov- Flag of Ukraine.svg Andrey LezhnevNo Contest (Accidental Clash of Heads)14:30
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Abdysalam Uulu Kubanychbekdef. Flag of Tajikistan.svg Jahongir SaidjamolovSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)22:05
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Russia.svg Khunkar-Pasha Osmaevdef. Flag of Russia.svg Yuriy VerenitsenDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 90 kg Flag of Bahrain.svg Murtaza Talha Alidef. Flag of Russia.svg Dmitriy KrivuletsTKO (Punches)11:40
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Russia.svg Murad Bilarovdef. Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Fedor BabichSubmission (Kimura)21:42
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Kamalovdef. Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Zokirjon KhoshimovTKO (Punches and Elbows)23:40
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Russia.svg Said Surkhaevdef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Erkinbai AbdusalamovSubmission (Guillotine Choke)13:02

[5]

Brave CF 47: Asian Domination

Brave CF 47: Asian Domination
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateMarch 11, 2021
Venue Arad Fort
City Flag of Bahrain.svg Arad, Bahrain

Brave CF 47: Asian Domination was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on March 11, 2021, at the Arad Fort in Arad, Bahrain.

Background

A lightweight title eliminator between Rolando Dy and Abdysalam Uulu Kubanychiev was scheduled as the main event of the card. [6]

Two undefeated featherweight prospects were scheduled to fight in the co-main event: Tae Kyun Kim and Husein Kadimagomaev. [7]

Nursulton Ruziboev was set to face off against Andreas Stahl, but the Swede was forced to drop out due to injury. Ibrahim Mane will step up on five days’ notice to take on Ruziboev. [8]

Results

Brave CF 47
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Abdysalam Uulu Kubanychbekdef. Flag of the Philippines.svg Rolando Dy TKO (Corner Stoppage)25:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of South Korea.svg Tae Kyun Kimdef. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Husein KadimagomaevTKO (Punches)32:43
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nursulton Ruziboev def. Flag of France.svg Ibrahim ManéKO (Slam)13:12
Catchweight 68 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Nemat Abdrashitovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Anzor AbdulkhozhaevTKO (Punches)22:27
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of the Taliban.svg Abdul Azim Badakhshidef. Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Agshin BabaevKO (Punches)14:23
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Ryskulbek Ibraimovdef. Flag of the Philippines.svg Jenel Lausa Decision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of India.svg Mohammad Farhaddef. Flag of Pakistan.svg Uloomi Karim KO (Punch)21:18
Catchweight 63 kg Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Ali Gulievdef. Flag of India.svg Rana RudraTKO (Referee Stoppage)11:34
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Bahrain.svg Mohammed Zuhairdef. Flag of Lebanon.svg Wissam SandakliSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)22:43Amateur Bout
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Bahrain.svg Husain Muhammaddef. Flag of Lebanon.svg Raymond RizkTKO (Punches)21:11Amateur Bout

[9]

Brave CF 48: Arabian Night

Brave CF 48: Arabian Night
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateMarch 18, 2021
Venue Arad Fort
City Flag of Bahrain.svg Arad, Bahrain

Brave CF 48: Arabian Night was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on March 18, 2021, at the Arad Fort in Arad, Bahrain.

Background

The event was headlined by a lightweight bout between two promotional newcomers, the PFL veterant Ylies Djiroun has met the former ACA fighter Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev. [10]

Tariq Ismail and Nkosi Ndebele were scheduled to fight at bantamweight, but Ismail was forced off the card due to undisclosed reasons. [11] Ndebele instead faced Abdelmoumen Mssaate, who stepped in on short notice for this encounter. [12]

Results

Brave CF 48
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of France.svg Ylies Djiroundef. Flag of Russia.svg Abdul-Rakhman MakhazhievSubmission (Guillotine Choke)33:38
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Lebanon.svg Ahmad Labbandef. Flag of Serbia.svg Nemanja KovačDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 77 kg Flag of Finland.svg Olli Santalahtidef. Flag of Lebanon.svg Georges EidDecision (Split)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of South Africa.svg Nkosi Ndebeledef. Flag of France.svg Abdelmoumen MssaateTKO (Knees)20:46
Catchweight 88 kg Flag of Bahrain.svg Murtaza Talhadef. Flag of South Africa.svg Cameron MeintjesKO (Elbows and Punches)11:51
Catchweight 58.5 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Azat Maksumdef. Flag of France.svg Michael AljaroujKO (Punches)30:56
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Lebanon.svg Yousif Ghrairidef. Flag of Iraq.svg Hassan TalalTKO (Knee)32:53
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Pakistan.svg Abbas Khandef. Flag of Egypt.svg Omar El DafrawyDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Lebanon.svg Hassan Fakhreddinedef. Flag of Egypt.svg Eslam Abdel MenemTKO (Body Kick and Punches)13:49
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Egypt.svg Eslam Abdul Basetdef. Flag of Lebanon.svg Mohamad GhorabiTKO (Punches)12:04
Catchweight 70 kg Flag of Iraq.svg Hussein Salemdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Gerson PereiraTKO (Punches)23:35
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Egypt.svg Maysara Mohameddef. Flag of Iraq.svg Issa SalemDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Bahrain.svg Abdulla Alyaqoobdef. Flag of Kurdistan.svg Ramyar LuqmanDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Iran.svg Mohsen Mohammadseifi def. Flag of Morocco.svg Bichi ZakariaTKO (Punches)10:43

[13]

Brave CF 49: Super Fights

Brave CF 49: Super Fights
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateMarch 25, 2021
Venue Arad Fort
City Flag of Bahrain.svg Arad, Bahrain

Brave CF 49: Super Fights was a mixed martial arts event scheduled to be held by Brave Combat Federation on March 25, 2021, at the Arad Fort in Arad, Bahrain.

Background

The event was headlined by a fight between Luan Santiago and Benoît Saint-Denis in a super lightweight bout. [14]

The co-main event featured a rematch between Jose Torres and Sean Santella. The fight is part of the Brave Flyweight Tournament, with their first fight ending in a draw. [15] The week of the event, Santella had to pull out due to injury and was replaced by SBG Ireland's Blaine O’Driscoll. While the fight will be contested at a Catchweight of 61 kg, due to the short-notice nature of the match-up, the bout between Torres and O’Driscoll will indeed serve as a quarter-final fight for the Flyweight tournament. [16]

Two IMMAF flyweight standouts, Muhammad Mokaev and Abdul Hussein, were scheduled to fight at the event. [17]

Results

Brave CF 49
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of France.svg Benoît Saint-Denis def. Flag of Brazil.svg Luan SantiagoSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)22:52
Catchweight 61 kg Flag of the United States.svg Jose Torres def. Flag of Ireland.svg Blaine O'DriscollDecision (Unanimous)35:00 Flyweight Tournament Quarter-Final
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Russia.svg Ikram Aliskerov def. Flag of Serbia.svg Miro JurkovićSubmission (Kimura)21:11
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Russia.svg Muhammad Mokaev def. Flag of Finland.svg Abdul HusseinDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Russia.svg Gamzat Magomedovdef. Flag of Latvia.svg Matiss ZaharovsDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Nuzzidef. Flag of Albania.svg Bernardo SopaiDecision (Split)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of South Africa.svg Chad Hanekomdef. Flag of Austria.svg Dominic SchoberTKO (Leg Kick and Punches)20:18
Catchweight 77 kg Flag of Russia.svg Gadzhimusa Gazievdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Geraldo CoelhoTKO (Pinches)34:25
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of France.svg Axel Soladef. Flag of Kosovo.svg Kuitty BegajSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)14:59
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Jordan.svg Frieh Harahshehdef. Ulster Banner.svg Glenn McVeighSubmission (Guillotine Choke)11:10
Preliminary Card
Catchweight 77 kg Flag of Bahrain.svg Ali Marhoondef. Flag of Bahrain.svg Hamad MubarakSubmission (Triangle Choke)22:02Amateur Bout

[18]

Brave CF 50

Brave CF 50
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateApril 1, 2021
Venue Arad Fort
City Flag of Bahrain.svg Arad, Bahrain

Brave CF 50 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on April 1, 2021, at the Arad Fort in Arad, Bahrain.

Background

This event featured a title fight between the champion Jarrah Hussein Al-Silawi and the promotional newcomer Ismail Naurdiev for the Brave Welterweight title as the event headliner. [19]

The co-main event was set to feature a fight for the vacant Brave Light Heavyweight title, between the current Brave Middleweight champion Mohammad Fakhreddine and Mohamed Said Maalem. [20] However, on the day of the event, Fakhreddine had to pull out due to illness, the bout was postponed.

Amin Ayoub was scheduled to make the first defense of his Brave Lightweight title, against the 8-fight Brave veteran Ahmed Amir. [21] However, a week before the event, Amir had to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Mashrabjon Ruziboev, who would fight Ayoub in a 74 kg catchweight non-title fight. [22]

The Brave flyweight tournament has continued with a semi-finals bout who has featured a rematch between Velimurad Alkhasov and Zach Makovsky, [23] and a quarter-final bout between two formers UFC flyweights, Ali Bagautinov and Dustin Ortiz. [24]

Results

BRAVE CF 50
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Jordan.svg Jarrah Hussein Al-Silawi (c)def. Flag of Austria.svg Ismail Naurdiev TKO (Leg Kicks)21:19For Brave CF Welterweight Championship
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Russia.svg Ali Bagautinov def. Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Ortiz Decision (Unanimous)35:00 Flyweight Tournament Quarter-Final
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Russia.svg Velimurad Alkhasovdef. Flag of the United States.svg Zach Makovsky Decision (Split)35:00 Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final
Catchweight 74 kg Flag of France.svg Amin Ayoubdef. Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Mashrabjon RuziboevDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Germany.svg Marcel Grabinskidef. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Issa IsakovDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Denmark.svg Louis Glismanndef. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Kevin RuartTKO (Punches)24:57
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Omar Solomonovdef. Flag of Moldova.svg Valeriu MirceaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Sweden.svg Anton Turkaljdef. Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Konstantin SoldatovKO (Punches)10:13
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Brad Katona def. Flag of Serbia.svg Borislav NikolićSubmission (Guillotine Choke)30:40
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Russia.svg Rustam Chsievdef. Flag of South Africa.svg Brendan LesarTKO (Doctor Stoppage)15:00
Catchweight 77 kg Flag of England.svg Carl Boothdef. Flag of El Salvador.svg Carlos BellosoTKO (Leg Kick and Punches)11:12
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Russia.svg Alexander Keshtovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Bair ShtepinDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of England.svg Shoaib Yousafdef. Flag of South Africa.svg Steven GoncalvesDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 73 kg Flag of Poland.svg Maciek Gierszewskidef. Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Silva KO (Punches)12:28
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Magomedovdef. Flag of Luxembourg.svg Yann LiasseDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Ulster Banner.svg Glenn McVeighdef. Flag of Russia.svg Abdulmanap MagomedovDecision (Unanimous)35:00

[25]

Brave CF 51: The Future Is Here

Brave CF 51: The Future Is Here
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateJune 04, 2021
VenueFalcon Club
City Flag of Belarus.svg Minsk, Belarus

Brave CF 51: The Future Is Here was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation on June 4, 2021, at the Falcon Club in Minsk. Belarus will become the 21st country to host a Brave CF show. [26]

Background

Former UFC fighter Lucas Martins was scheduled to fight Marcel Grabinski in the main event. [27] Hoewever, Grabinski has to pull out from the fight due to medical condition. The bout has been called off. [28]

In the co-main event Denis Maher was scheduled to fight Giannis Bachar in a welterweight bout, but Bachar has been forced to withdraw due to an injury. [29] Fernando Gonzalez has stepped in as a replacement. [30] Unfortunately, Gonzalez has been forced to pull due to an undisclosed injury. Maher instead faced Rinat Sagyntay, who stepped in on 3 weeks notice for this encounter. [31]

Frenchmen Ylies Djiroun fought the brit Sam Patterson in lightweight bout. [32] One-time UFC fighter Roman Bogatov fought Abdulmutalip Gairbekov in a featherweight bout. [33]

Results

Brave CF 51
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Belarus.svg Denis Maherdef. Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Rinat SagyntayTKO (Punches)12:54
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of England.svg Sam Pattersondef. Flag of France.svg Ylies DjirounDecision (Unaninous)35:00
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Belarus.svg Vadim Kutsyidef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Daniyar AbdibaevDecision (Unaninous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Russia.svg Roman Bogatovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Abdulmutalip GairbekovDecision (Unaninous)35:00
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Russia.svg Muhammad Mokaev - Flag of Georgia.svg Ibragim NavruzovNo Contest (Accidental Groin Kick)12:34
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of France.svg Yanis Ghemmouridef. Flag of Belarus.svg Vladislav NovitskiyDecision (Split)35:00
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Russia.svg Badmatsyren Dorzhievdef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Almanbet Abdyvasy UuluDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of the Taliban.svg Abdul Karim Badakhshidef. Flag of Russia.svg Aydemir KazbekovTechnical Submission (Triangle Choke)14:08
W.Strawweight 52 kg Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Feofanovadef. Flag of Turkey.svg Sevde TurkSubmission (Inverted Triangle Choke)14:23
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Belarus.svg Vadim Rolichdef. Flag of Tajikistan.svg Kurbonsho JamolovKO (Spinning Back Kick and Punches)34:35
Catchweight 62.5 kg Flag of Tajikistan.svg Bakhtovar Yunusovdef. Flag of Belarus.svg Artem LukyanovTKO (Punches)23:08

[34]

Brave CF 52: Bad Blood

Brave CF 52: Bad Blood
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateAugust 1, 2021
City Flag of Italy.svg Milan, Italy

Brave CF 52: Bad Blood was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation in partnership with The Golden Cage promotion on August 1, 2021, in Milan, Italy. Italy will become the 22nd country to host a Brave CF show.

Background

Brave middleweight champion Mohammad Fakhreddine faced Mohamed Said Maalem for the vacant BRAVE Light Heavyweight title. The two of them were scheduled to fight at Brave CF 50, before Fakhreddine withdrew due to illness. [35] Mohamed Said Maalem was strip of the title by FIGMMA for intentional punches opponent's back of the head. [36]

Two additions to the card were announced on July 1: A middleweight bout between Enrico Cortese and the 2015 ADCC bronze medalist Rustam Chsiev, as well as a featherweight bout between the former featherweight champion Elias Boudegzdame and the promotional newcomer Declan Dalton. [37]

The five-fight Brave veteran Gamzat Magomedov is scheduled to meet the undefeated Mochamed Machaev in a bantamweight bout. [38]

Promotional newcomer Olli Santalahti was scheduled to fight the three-fight Brave veteran Kevin Ruart in a super-welterweight bout. [39]

Abdoul Abdouraguimov was scheduled to face Nursulton Ruziboev in an 81 kg catchweight bout. [40]

A featherweight bout between Husein Kadimagomaev and Agshin Babaev was announced for the event, after both fighters had called each other out though social media. [41]

Results

Brave CF 52
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Algeria.svg Mohamed Said Maalem- Flag of Lebanon.svg Mohammad FakhreddineNo Contest (Punches to the Back of the Head)14:20For the vacant Brave Light Heavyweight title
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Russia.svg Rustam Chsievdef. Flag of Italy.svg Enrico CorteseTKO (Corner Stoppage Injury)15:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Moldova.svg Valeriu Mirceadef. Flag of Austria.svg Ayub GazievKO (Punch)10:43
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Russia.svg Gamzat Magomedovdef. Flag of Austria.svg Mochamed MachaevKO (Punches)10:54
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of France.svg Benoît Saint-Denis def. Flag of Spain.svg Arkaitz RamosSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)13:09
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Algeria.svg Elias Boudegzdamedef. Flag of France.svg Brice PicaudSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:31
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Lebanon.svg Ahmed Labbandef. Flag of Moldova.svg Virgiliu FrasineacTKO (Knees and Punches)21:09

Brave CF 53

Brave CF 53
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateAugust 21, 2021
City Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Almaty, Kazakhstan

Brave CF 53 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation in partnership with the Octagon League promotion on August 21, 2021, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. [42]

Background

A lightweight bout between Lucas Martins and Marcel Grabinski was announced for the event. The two were originally scheduled to fight at Brave CF 51, before Grabinski withdrew from the bout due to health issues. [43] According to Brave CF officials, Grabinski was forced to withdraw from the rescheduled bout a little bit less than week prior to the event due to COVID-19 protocols. Marcel hasn't traveled to Kazakhstan and will be replaced by local standout Olzhas Eskaraev. [44]

A bantamweight bout between UFC veteran Brad Katona and Bair Shtepin was scheduled as the co-main event. [45]

Nurzhan Akishev was scheduled to face the undefeated Tae Kyun Kim in a featherweight bout. [46]

Results

Brave CF 53
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of South Korea.svg Tae Kyun Kimdef. Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Nurzhan AkishevDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 73 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Vasiliy Takhtaydef. Flag of Brazil.svg Roger SampaioSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)21:24
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Asu Almabaevdef. Flag of Ukraine.svg Aleksander DoskalchukSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)23:47
Catchweight 74 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Olzhas Eskaraevdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Lucas Martins Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)22:49
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Brad Katona def. Flag of Russia.svg Bair ShtepinDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Azat Maksumdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Flavio de QueirozKO (Punch)13:00
Catchweight 68 kg Flag of Russia.svg Akhmed Magomedovdef. Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Ilyar AskhanovDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Octagon Preliminary Card
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Damir Tolenovdef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Nurbek BolotbekovTechnical Submission (Americana)13:25
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Aktore Batyrbekdef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Ernis Abdilakim UuluSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:02
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Karim Ruzbakievdef. Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Khodirkhon GanievDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Bauyrzhan Kuanyshbayevdef. Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Fakhriddin MardievTKO (Corner Stoppage)25:00
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Alisher Gabdullindef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Bekzat SaparovDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Zhasur Mirzamukhamedovdef. Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Islambek Baktybek UuluDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg Maksat Zholdoshdef. Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Sanjarbek ErkinovSubmission (Triangle Choke)22:44

Brave CF 54

Brave CF 54
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateSeptember 25, 2021
City Flag of Poland.svg Konin, Poland

Brave CF 54 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation in partnership with Galana Group on September 25, 2021, in Konin, Poland. Poland will become the 23rd country to host a Brave CF show. [47]

Background

A Brave Lightweight Championships title bout between the reigning champion Amin Ayoub and challenger Ahmed Amir was scheduled as the event headliner. [48]

A super lightweight bout between Marcel Grabinski and Mihail Kotruţă was scheduled as the co-main event. [49]

Results

Brave CF 54
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Egypt.svg Ahmed Amirdef. Flag of France.svg Amin Ayoub (c)Decision (Unanimous)55:00For the Brave Lightweight title
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Russia.svg Muhammad Mokaev def. Flag of Ireland.svg Blaine O'DriscollSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)21:36
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Poland.svg Marcin Bandeldef. Flag of Russia.svg Magomed AyskhanovSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:38
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Germany.svg Marcel Grabinskidef. Flag of Moldova.svg Mihail KotruţăTKO (Knees and Punches)14:57
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Austria.svg Ismail Naurdiev def. Flag of Finland.svg Olli SantalahtiDecision (Unanimous)35:00
W.Strawweight 52 kg Flag of Poland.svg Ewelina Woźniakdef. Flag of Italy.svg Samin Kamal BeikTKO (Knee and Punches)20:30
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Omar Solomonovdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael HudsonSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)22:12
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of France.svg Axel Soladef. Flag of Poland.svg Wawrzyniec BartnikDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Sweden.svg Bilal Tipsaev- Ulster Banner.svg Glenn McVeighDraw (Unanimous)35:00

Brave CF 55

Brave CF 55
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateNovember 6, 2021
City Flag of Russia.svg Rostov-on-Don, Russia

Brave CF 55 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation in partnership with Pro FC on November 6, 2021, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

Background

A Brave flyweight tournament semifinal bout between Ali Bagautinov and José Torres was announced for the event. [50] However, due to difficulties making weight, Torres pulled out and was replaced by Sean Santella. [51]

Results

Brave CF 55
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Russia.svg Ali Bagautinov def. Flag of the United States.svg Sean SantellaTKO (Punches)11:01 Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Russia.svg Artur Sviridovvs. Flag of France.svg Ibrahim ManéDraw (Unanimous)35:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of England.svg Sam Pattersondef. Flag of Russia.svg Kamil MagomedovSubmission (Guillotine Choke)23:21
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Russia.svg Abusupyan Alikhanovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Rustam ChsievDecision (Majority)35:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Russia.svg Sergey Yaskovecdef. Flag of Russia.svg Andrey BragovskiyTKO (Punches)24:53
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Russia.svg Kamal Magomedovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Vitaly TverdokhlebovSubmission (Armbar)10:52
Catchweight 72.5 kg Flag of Russia.svg Ali Abdulkhalikovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Artur AlievDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Russia.svg Gadzhimurad Magomedovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Djabrail AidamirovKO (Punches)10:46
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Russia.svg Albert Mallakurbanovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Islam OmarovDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Russia.svg Vadim Pavlikovdef. Flag of Russia.svg Alan BalaevSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)33:56

Brave CF 56

Brave CF 56
Information
Promotion Brave Combat Federation
DateDecember 18, 2021
City Flag of Serbia.svg Belgrade, Serbia

Brave CF 56 was a mixed martial arts event held by Brave Combat Federation in partnership with MMA League of Serbia on December 18, 2021, in Belgrade, Serbia. Serbia will become the 24th country to host a Brave CF show. [52]

Background

A middleweight bout between Chad Hanekom and Miro Jurković was slated to serve as the event co-headliner. [53] However, on December 12, Hanekom have to withdraw for this event due to travel restrictions. Mikhail Allakhverdian step in on short notice to face Jurković in the co-main event. [54]

Results

Brave CF 56
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Serbia.svg Slobodan Maksimovićdef. Flag of the Philippines.svg Rolando Dy Decision (Unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Armenia.svg Mikhail Allakhverdiandef. Flag of Serbia.svg Miro JurkovićDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Super Lightweight 75 kg Flag of Lebanon.svg Ahmed Labbandef. Flag of Serbia.svg Nemanja KovacSubmission (Ninja Choke)21:32
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Serbia.svg Borislav Nikolićdef. Flag of Latvia.svg Matiss ZaharovsDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Slovenia.svg Jakob Nedohdef. Flag of Croatia.svg Zvonimir KraljKO (Punches)10:50
Welterweight 79.5 kg Flag of Serbia.svg Jovan Marjanovicdef. Flag of Poland.svg Tomek ŁangowskiTKO (Punches)11:31
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Abdullah Al-Qahtanidef. Flag of Slovenia.svg Nejc PreložnikTKO (Body Kick and Punches)31:03
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Bulgaria.svg Nikolay Nikolovdef. Flag of Serbia.svg Milos CvetkovicSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)22:10
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Serbia.svg Miljan Zdravkovicdef. Flag of Turkey.svg Ahmet ŞimşekDecision (Unanimous)35:00

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