- George Chung
- Dec 13, 2024
- 3 min read
BRAVE CF 91 lit up the Kingdom of Bahrain with a night of unforgettable fights, marking the promotion’s triumphant return home after a globe-trotting 2024. From jaw-dropping submissions to crowning a new Bantamweight king, the event delivered fireworks as promised.
Here’s a breakdown of the explosive action, results of BRAVE CF 91:
Tagirov’s Lightning-Fast Finish
The night kicked off with a bang as Ubaidula Tagirov stunned Abdelliah Azzouzi in their Light Heavyweight Super Fight. It took just one takedown and a flawless submission for Tagirov to secure the win in the first round, leaving fans in awe.
Hwende Claims Bantamweight Gold in a War
The main event saw Nicholas Hwende put on a clinic to dethrone Nkosi Ndebele and capture the BRAVE CF Bantamweight title. In a grueling five-round battle, Hwende’s grappling nullified Ndebele’s striking reach, and a bloody fifth-round assault cemented his dominance. The judges’ unanimous decision crowned Hwende as the new champion.
Hamza Kooheji’s Triumphant Return
The Pride of Bahrain, Hamza Kooheji, returned to the cage after a two-year hiatus and made it count. He overwhelmed Turkey’s Alperen Karabulut with relentless wrestling before securing a second-round stoppage victory, extending his win streak to three and sending the Bahraini crowd into a frenzy.
Mokaev Stays Perfect
Muhammad Mokaev, the undefeated Flyweight phenom, wasted no time against Joevincent So. A quick takedown led to an effortless submission win, keeping Mokaev’s spotless record intact at 13-0 and reaffirming his status as the best undefeated Flyweight in the world.
Dias Erengaipov Impresses in Debut
Kazakhstan’s Dias Erengaipov dominated Marciano Ferreira over three rounds, using his superior wrestling to secure a unanimous decision. The victory extended his winning streak to seven and established him as a rising star in BRAVE CF’s Flyweight division.
Kubanza Calls for a Title Shot
In his toughest fight yet, Eliezer Kubanza went the distance for the first time, earning a hard-fought decision win against Combat Sambo champion Zagid Gaidarov. Kubanza showcased improved wrestling and called for a title shot after maintaining his undefeated record.
Sabrina De Souza Shines Again
Sabrina De Souza, the greatest amateur female fighter in history, continued her professional dominance with a third-round submission victory over veteran Mariane Mariano. Sabrina’s elite striking and grappling kept her undefeated record intact and sent a message to the division.
Alsameea’s Spectacular Knockout
Bahrain’s Mohammed Alsameea bounced back in style, delivering a highlight-reel knockout against Salah Walid. A brutal knee strike in the second round secured Alsameea’s return to form after a tough loss earlier this year.
Hussain Al Kurdi’s Dream Debut
Hussain Al Kurdi made an unforgettable professional debut, stopping Egypt’s Seif Shawki in the third round with a vicious knee. The rising star from Bahrain showed relentless aggression and heart, announcing his arrival on the MMA scene with authority.
Shibzukhov Kicks Off the Night with a Win
Kantemir Shibzukhov set the tone for the night with a gritty decision win over Adam Khalilov in the opening bout, showcasing his resilience across three hard-fought rounds.
With BRAVE CF 91 in the books, the promotion gears up for its year-ending blockbuster, BRAVE CF 92, on December 15 in Bahrain. After a historic 2024, fans can expect nothing less than another thrilling night of MMA action.
BRAVE CF 91 Results:
Light Heavyweight Super Fight:
Ubaidulla Tagirov def. Abdelilah Azouzzi via submission (head and arm triangle) at 3m13s of R1.
Bantamweight world title
Nicholas Hwende def. Nkosi Ndebele via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47).
Catchweight: Hamza Koheeji def. Alperen Karabulut via TKO (ground and pound) at 1m23s of R2
Catchweight: Muhammad Mokaev def. Joevincent So via submission (d'arce choke) at 1m52s of R1
Flyweight: Dias Yerengaipov def. Marciano Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Super Welterweight: Eliezer Kubanza def. Zagid Gaidarov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Women's Flyweight: Sabrina de Sousa def. Mariane Mariano via submission (armbar) at 4m47s of R3
Flyweight division: Mohammed Alsameea def. Salah Walid via TKO (knee and punches) at 33s of R2
Lightweight: Hussain Al Kurdi def. Seif Shawki via Knockout (knee) at 2m25s of R3
Catchweight - Kantemir Shibzukhov def. Adam Khalilov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
