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THREE AFRICAN CHAMPIONS MAKE BRAVE CF HISTORY
Jun 13, 2026
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BRAVE Combat Federation has always prided itself on being the most global mixed martial arts organization in the world. Over the years, the promotion has provided a platform for athletes from every corner of the globe to showcase their talent and pursue championship glory. Today, that global vision has produced a remarkable milestone for the African continent.
For the first time in BRAVE CF history, three African athletes simultaneously hold championship gold in the organisation. This underlines the continent's growing influence within the promotion and across the international MMA landscape.
Leading this historic achievement is BRAVE CF Interim Super Welterweight World Champion Alex ‘Da Killa King’ Lohoré (26-12-0). A true representative of the African diaspora, Lohoré proudly carries the flags of Côte d'Ivoire, France, and England. His championship journey reached its pinnacle at BRAVE CF 100, where he captured interim gold and further cemented his status as one of the division's elite competitors on the global stage.
Lohoré’s success extends beyond individual accomplishment. His story embodies the global reach of African talent, showcasing how global athletes with African roots continue to make their mark across multiple continents while remaining connected to their heritage.
In Southern Africa, Zimbabwe’s Nicholas ‘The Saint’ Hwende (11-2-0) has become one of the promotion's most decorated champions. After previously reigning as BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion, Hwende made history once again at BRAVE CF 105 by capturing the Undisputed Featherweight World Championship.
Hwende's rise has been nothing short of inspirational, and the effects have been felt across the continent. His achievements have elevated Zimbabwe's presence on the global MMA stage and established him as one of Africa's premier mixed martial artists. As the standard-bearer for Sub-Saharan African MMA within BRAVE Combat Federation, Hwende continues to demonstrate the depth of talent emerging from the region.
Meanwhile, North Africa has its own champion leading the charge. Mohamed “L’Ambiance” Said Maalem (15-6-1) captured the Undisputed BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Championship at BRAVE CF 106, adding another chapter to his remarkable career. Fiercely representing Algeria while also maintaining strong ties to Switzerland, Said Maalem has become a prominent figure not only for Algerian MMA but for the broader MENA region.
His championship victory further highlights the rapid growth of mixed martial arts across the Arab world, where BRAVE CF has played a significant role in developing and showcasing elite talent over the last ten years.
Together, these three champions represent different dimensions of Africa's presence within BRAVE Combat Federation. Three champions with unique journeys and different representations of African identity - but they all converge to elevate the African continent in BRAVE Combat Federation and global mixed martial arts.
Today, Africa is not merely participating in the BRAVE CF story - it is helping lead it. With championship gold spread across the continent and beyond, the African continent's influence has never been stronger inside the BRAVE CF arena.
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