MMA NEWS

As the spotlight intensifies on Mohammad “The Latest” Fakhreddine’s quest to etch his name deeper into BRAVE Combat Federation history, Alex “Da Killa King” Lohoré stands firmly in the shadows — ready to step into the light and claim the glory for himself.

David Iberico Celis, better known in MMA circles as “Escorpión”, has been instrumental in transforming mixed martial arts in Peru. As the founding President of the Asociación Peruana de Mixed Martial Arts (APMMA), he has fused a rich family legacy of combat sports with a bold vision for national athletic progress and global Olympic recognition.

Marek Herda stands as the driving force behind the Slovak MMA Association (SZMMA), guiding the federation through a period of structured growth, educational innovation and international recognition.

The UFC 321 title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane brings pressure onto both men, for various reasons, as the undisputed UFC heavyweight title is put up for grabs in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

For nearly a decade, Hamza Kooheji has carried the flag of Bahrain inside the BRAVE Combat Federation cage, serving as both pioneer and pride of a nation.

Undefeated Turkish striker Shamil Erdogan will make his heavyweight MMA debut against Ryugo Takeuchi at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 35-year-old moves up from middleweight seeking to establish himself among the division’s elite competition.

Brendan “All In” Allen delivered an outstanding performance at UFC Vancouver as he stepped in on one month’s notice to defeat number-four middleweight contender Reinier de Ridder and push himself into the title picture at 185 pounds.

Croatian MMA veteran Ivica Truscek played the role of spoiler to perfection as he demolished OKTAGON’s “King of Germany” Christian Eckerlin inside the first round at OKTAGON 78 in Cologne.

Lithuania’s Pavel Dailidko rose to the occasion as the reigning BRAVE CF heavyweight champion produced a knockout performance to finish French challenger Gregory Robinet on home soil at BRAVE CF 99.

More than 12 years on from their memorable first meeting, former UFC middleweight champions Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman will reignite their rivalry for one more night as they compete for the third time – this time in the boxing ring.

OKTAGON are all set to return to the scene of their biggest-ever show.