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BRAVE CF Reveals Esteemed Nominees For 2025 Fight Of The Year
Jan 26, 2026
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The BRAVE Combat Federation cage was a furnace throughout 2025, producing nights where heart, determination, and skill collided in unforgettable fashion.
From heavyweight chaos to World Championship destiny, these battles defined the year and demanded attention long after the final bell.
Now, BRAVE CF officially reveals the matchups that stood above the rest, each one leaving an indelible mark on the global mixed martial arts landscape.
Miha Frlic vs. Shah Kamali
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Heavyweight clashes rarely whisper, and this one roared. At BRAVE CF 96 this past June, Miha Frlic and Shah Kamali embraced the hard-hitting nature expected from the division, trading concussive blows that pushed physical limits and pride.
Each exchange carried fight-ending intent as both men refused to yield ground. The breaking point arrived in the third and final round, when Frlic’s raw force overwhelmed Kamali, sealing the contest with a thunderous knockout that brought the crowd in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to its feet.
Relive the intensity of the matchup here.
Theo Bashford vs. Eduard Evdokimov
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Featherweight speed met reckless courage at BRAVE CF 95 back in May, where Theo Bashford and Eduard Evdokimov delivered a relentless firefight.
Momentum swung violently from one exchange to the next, with neither athlete willing to slow the pace or retreat. Precision ultimately decided the outcome, as Bashford timed a perfectly placed head kick before pouring on strikes to end a breathless encounter that showcased the division at its most savage.
Relive the intensity of the matchup here.
Borislav Nikolic vs. Nicholas Hwende
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World Titles are not won easily, and Borislav Nikoli? proved that patience can be as dangerous as power.
Facing then-reigning BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Nicholas Hwende at BRAVE CF 96 last June, the Serbian challenger endured sustained pressure and adversity across the early rounds.
When the opening appeared, Nikoli? wasted no movement, locking in a suffocating guillotine choke late in the fourth round. The submission crowned a new divisional king and reinforced his reputation as one of the most lethal finishers at 135 pounds.
Relive the intensity of the matchup here.
Alex Lohoré vs. Mansur Abdurzakov
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Before gold wrapped around his waist, BRAVE CF Interim Super Welterweight World Champion Alex “Da Killa King” Lohoré survived a trial by fire against Mansur Abdurzakov at BRAVE CF 94 in May.
Abdurzakov pressed forward with fearless intent, testing Lahoré’s composure and resilience at every turn.
The bout evolved into a taxing battle of will until “Da Klla King” asserted control in the closing moments, delivering a dramatic stoppage with seconds remaining to punctuate his rise toward championship glory.
Relive the intensity of the matchup here.
The spotlight now shifts from the cage to the community. Voting for the 2025 Fight of the Year is officially open across BRAVE CF’s social media platforms. Supporters around the world are invited to choose the bout that defined the year and left the strongest impression on the promotion’s ever-growing legacy.
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