MMA – BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) announced yesterday the complete slate for its highly anticipated return to Uzbekistan with BRAVE CF 103, set for December 23 at Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara.
Presented in partnership with Amir Temur Fighting Championship, this landmark event underscores BRAVE CF’s renewed dedication to elevating combat sports throughout Central Asia.
The occasion also marks the promotion’s second foray into Uzbekistan, following the successful hosting of BRAVE CF 59 in June of 2022, which solidifies its mission to ignite growth and opportunity for athletes across the region.
Fans can expect a high-voltage evening as BRAVE CF 103 brings together a spectacular mix of homegrown contenders, emerging forces from neighbouring Central Asian countries, and hungry mixed martial arts (MMA) talents representing South Asia.
The card is crafted to honour local heroes while spotlighting the surging wave of MMA competitors rising from this dynamic part of the world.
At the top of the bill, Uzbekistan’s own Nozim ‘Bukhara Warrior’ Kalandarov clashes with Pakistan’s undefeated Rizwan ‘The Haider’ Ali in a lightweight headliner brimming with national pride and career-defining stakes. Both men enter determined to close out the year with a statement victory.
Moreover, the co-feature attraction brings an explosive featherweight encounter between Uzbekistan’s Sardor ‘Tiger’ Khudoyberdiev and Kazakhstan’s Koshen Akanov – a showdown expected to deliver non-stop action as two regional standouts collide.
Adding greater significance to the upcoming extravaganza, several ranked contenders have secured their spots on the card.
These include number three-ranked super lightweight sensation Khamzat ‘Borz’ Maaev, number three-ranked super welterweight force Zagid Gaidarov, number seven-ranked lightweight athlete Owais Yaqoob, and number seven-ranked flyweight competitor Ismail ‘The Volcano’ Khan.
From opening bell to final horn, BRAVE CF 103 promises a relentless pace, gripping matchups, and edge-of-your-seat drama – an electrifying finale to the promotion’s unforgettable 2025, dubbed ‘Year of the BRAVE’.
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