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All Bouts Confirmed After Successful Weigh-Ins For BRAVE CF 103

Dec 22, 2025

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December 22, 2025 - Bukhara, Uzbekistan: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, has officially confirmed that every athlete scheduled for BRAVE CF 103 has successfully completed the weigh-in process and is cleared to compete, setting the stage for an explosive night of combat sports action.
 
[CLICK HERE FOR THE BRAVE CF 103 WEIGH-IN GALLERY]
 
 
The upcoming extravaganza is set to take place at the Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on Tuesday, December 23, in partnership with Amir Temur Fighting Championship. The event marks the promotion’s second venture into Uzbekistan following BRAVE CF 59 in June 2022, reinforcing its ongoing mission to fuel growth, opportunity, and international exposure for deserving talents across the region.
 
Fans can brace for a high-octane showcase as the card unites a thrilling blend of Uzbek standouts, rising prospects from Central Asia, and determined talents representing South Asia. Carefully assembled, the lineup celebrates local icons while shining a spotlight on the next generation of warriors emerging from this rapidly evolving combat sports landscape.
 
All seven contests have received the official green light, including a compelling main event fueled by national pride and high-stakes ambition. Headlining the evening, hometown favorite Nozim “Bukhara Warrior” Kalandarov faces Pakistan’s unbeaten Rizwan “The Haider” Ali in a bout designed to close 2025 with authority. The bout will proceed at a catchweight of 71.7 kilograms after Ali missed the lightweight limit, resulting in a 30 percent forfeiture of his guaranteed purse to Kalandarov.
 
The co-main attraction features a can’t-miss featherweight clash as Uzbekistan’s Sardor “Tiger” Khudoyberdiev squares off with Kazakhstan’s Koshen Akanov, a matchup widely anticipated to deliver relentless exchanges between two of the region’s most dangerous competitors.
 
Adding further intrigue, multiple ranked mixed martial artists are set to report for duty, underlining the depth and prestige of the event. Among them are No. 3-ranked super lightweight phenom Khamzat “Borz” Maaev, No. 3-ranked super welterweight powerhouse Zagid Gaidarov, No. 7-ranked lightweight Owais Yaqoob, and No. 7-ranked flyweight contender Ismail “The Volcano” Khan.
 
From the opening exchange to the final bell, BRAVE CF 103 promises nonstop intensity, compelling narratives, and unforgettable moments — a fitting crescendo to the organization’s remarkable 2025 campaign, proudly branded as the “Year of the BRAVE.”
 
FULL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
 
 
Lightweight Bout - 70.3 KG / 155 LBS*
 
Nozim Kalandarov (70.65 KG) vs. Rizwan Ali (71.65 KG)
 
 
Featherweight Bout - 65.8 KG / 145 LBS**
 
Sardor Khudoyberdiev (65.85 KG) vs. Koshen Akanov (66.05)
 
 
Lightweight Bout - 70.3 KG / 155 LBS**
 
Abdurakhmon Gafurov (70.65 KG) vs. Nizambek Abdrashitov (70.5 KG)
 
 
Super Lightweight Bout -  74.8 KG / 165 LBS**
 
Mirbek Zhenishbekov (74.75 KG) vs. Khamzat Maaev (74.9 KG)
 
 
Super Welterweight Bout -79.4 KG / 175 LBS**
 
Zagid Gaidarov (79.1 KG) vs. Ruslan Serikpulov (79.65 KG)
 
 
60.5-Kilogram Catchweight Bout - 60.5 KG / 133.1 LBS
 
Ismail Khan (60.2 KG) vs. Rayimbek Tazhibaev (60.25 KG)
 
 
Lightweight Bout - 70.3 KG / 155 LBS**
 
Owais Yaqoob (70.5 KG) vs. Mehmet Can Tasdoven (70.55 KG)
 
 
*Rizwan Ali failed to make the lightweight limit. His bout against Nozim Kalandarov will move forward at a catchweight of 71.65 kilograms, with Ali forfeiting 30% of his guaranteed purse as a penalty.
 
 
**Athletes in this bout were granted a one-pound allowance.
 


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