Staged at the iconic Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town last Friday, November 7, BRAVE Combat Federation’s centennial showcase treated fans to eight exhilarating clashes that had the arena buzzing with excitement.
Amid the thrilling lineup, five athletes stood tall, stamping their authority with show-stopping performances that will be remembered for years to come.
Borislav Nikolić
In a hostile territory brimming with supporters of local hero Hamza Kooheji, Serbia’s Borislav Nikolić showcased championship poise and unrelenting composure.
Defending his BRAVE CF bantamweight world title for the first time, the reigning kingpin absorbed Kooheji’s spirited offense before turning the tide with his trademark grit and precision.
With just seven seconds left in the fourth round, Nikolić sealed the deal with a dramatic stoppage that silenced the home crowd and solidified his status as the undisputed ruler at 135 pounds.
Muhammad Mokaev
Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev once again proved why he’s a generational talent.
In the co-headliner of BRAVE 100, the Dagestani-born Englishman dismantled Gerard “The Animal” Burns in just over a round to become the first-ever BRAVE CF Flyweight World Champion.
After spending the opening frame analyzing his opponent’s rhythm, Mokaev uncorked a perfectly timed head kick followed by a crushing left hook that spelled the end for Burns.
The new titleholder’s performance sent a clear message — the 125-pound division has a dominant new monarch.
Mohamed Alsameea
Hometown pride at BRAVE 100 was on full display when Mohamed Alsameea unleashed a ferocious assault that left Egyptian counterpart Mahmoud Amr stunned.
The Team KHK representative wasted no time, storming forward with a barrage of punches before finishing the job on the canvas with relentless hammerfists.
The referee’s swift intervention at the 45-second mark underscored Alsameea’s frightening power and pinpoint aggression — a chilling reminder that Bahrain has a new flyweight sensation on the rise.
Mim Grubb
England’s Mim Grubb showed the heart of a warrior and the mind of a tactician in her victory over seasoned Brazilian Fabiola Nascimento on the supporting card.
Weathering early adversity from the former Shooto Brasil Strawweight Champion, Grubb stayed composed, made vital adjustments, and gained the upper hand in the later rounds.
Her persistence paid off in the third stanza when she secured a fight-ending rear-naked choke, forcing Nascimento to concede and marking a pivotal moment in the young Brit’s burgeoning career.
Hussain Al Kurdi
The evening at Khalifa Sports City kicked off with fireworks as Bahrain’s Hussain Al Kurdi made an emphatic statement against Egypt’s Nour Jopa.
Demonstrating poise beyond his years, Al Kurdi countered every advance and imposed his will on the mat, where he fastened a tight rear-naked choke just 71 seconds into the fight.
The quick submission not only electrified the audience but also announced Al Kurdi’s arrival as a legitimate force in the super lightweight division.
