MMA – BAHRAIN witnessed history as BRAVE Combat Federation celebrated its landmark 100th event last weekend at Khalifa Sports City Arena in Isa Town.
It was an evening defined by statement victories and career-defining moments. Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to look ahead.
What lies on the horizon for the heroes of BRAVE 100?
Muhammad Mokaev: The co-headliner of BRAVE 100 marked Mokaev’s coronation as he needed just over a round to dispatch Gerard ‘The Animal’ Burns and become the inaugural BRAVE CF flyweight world champion.
Mokaev’s striking clinic – highlighted by a head kick and pinpoint left hook – underscored why many regard him as the best 125-pounder on the planet.
However, Mokaev’s ambitions clearly extend beyond flyweight gold. With a champion’s mindset and a fighter’s hunger, he has set his sights on a second title at 135 pounds. A clash with Borislav Nikolic would not only be intriguing but could elevate both men to all-time status within the sport.
Nikolic: In enemy territory and against all odds, Nikolic proved his mettle as the undisputed monarch of the bantamweight division in the main event of BRAVE 100.
Defending his BRAVE CF bantamweight world championship for the first time, the Serbian superstar silenced a partisan Bahraini crowd by halting hometown favourite Hamza Kooheji with only seven seconds left in the fourth round.
Nikolic’s performance was a testament to resilience and championship composure. Yet, the celebration quickly turned into a confrontation.
Moments after his emphatic victory, Mokaev entered the cage to issue a direct challenge.
The intense staredown between the two titleholders set the stage for a potential 2026 super-fight – an electrifying world champion versus world champion duel that could define BRAVE CF’s next era.
Alex Lohore: For Lohore, BRAVE 100 delivered triumph through adversity. Originally slated to battle reigning BRAVE CF middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer Mohammad ‘The Latest’ Fakhreddine for the interim super welterweight world title, the bout was scrapped after the Lebanese mixed martial arts (MMA) icon failed to make weight. Despite the setback, Lohore’s professionalism was rewarded as he was officially crowned the division’s interim world champion.
Now, the French powerhouse has his path clearly marked – a world title unification showdown against lineal kingpin Luiz ‘Golden Boy’ Cado next year. A victory there would not only erase the ‘interim’ tag but also enshrine Lohore as the undisputed ruler of the promotion’s groundbreaking 175-pound bracket.
Mohamed Alsameea: Inside the sold-out Khalifa Sports City Arena, local sensation Mohamed Alsameea made his nation proud with a blistering 45-second demolition of Mahmoud Amr on the supporting card of BRAVE 100.
The Team KHK product unleashed a ferocious barrage of punches and hammerfists that left no doubt about his finishing instincts.
With an upgraded record of 5-1, Alsameea is poised for tougher tests. Logical next steps could be matchups with Georgian spitfire Bidzina Gavashelishvili or Kazakh dynamo Dias ‘Son of the Steppes’ Yerengaipov, both proven flyweights who can gauge just how far the Bahraini phenom has come.
Mim Grubb: At BRAVE 100, England’s Mim Grubb showcased composure and adaptability in her third-round submission victory over Fabiola Nascimento, surviving early adversity before locking in a fight-ending rear-naked choke. Her continued evolution highlights BRAVE CF’s growing commitment to the women’s MMA scene.
A tantalising next bout could see her square off against India’s Aarti Khatri, who also earned a submission win on the very same evening. A Grubb-Khatri encounter would not only be a stylistic delight but also a pivotal moment in establishing the firm foundation for women’s MMA within the world’s fastest-growing and most international MMA organisation.
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