BRAVE Combat Federation returned to Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana for BRAVE CF 96: History vs. Legacy, a night of upsets, emerging stars, and global MMA fireworks. Champions were crowned, hometown favorites shined, and fans were treated to one of Europe’s most electric fight nights.
Championship Showdowns
Main Event – Middleweight Title
Mohammad Fakhreddine regained the Middleweight World Championship with a stunning first-round TKO over reigning Light Heavyweight champ Erko Jun at 4:43 of Round 1, proving his elite status once more.
Co-Main Event – Bantamweight Title
In a massive upset, Serbia’s Borislav Nikolić dethroned champion Nicholas Hwende with a slick ninja choke in Round 4 at 1:42, becoming the new Bantamweight World Champion.
Main Card Results
- Heavyweight Bout: Miha Frlic stopped Shah Kamali via TKO in Round 3 (0:27), showcasing heart after multiple knockdowns
- Women’s Strawweight Rematch: Monika Kučinič floored Sofiia Bagishvili with a body kick and punches at 4:54 Round 2, electrifying the local crowd
- Flyweight Technical Battle: Marciano Ferreira edged out a unanimous decision over Bidzina Gavashelishvili in a key title-eliminator clash
- Catchweight 77 kg Fight: Arkadiusz Pałkowski delivered a fast TKO against Jan Berus at Round 2, 2:26
- Super Lightweight Bout: Kristjan Toniste picked up a unanimous decision versus David Forster
- Lightweight Bout: Slovenian favorite Domen Drnovšek dominated with a unanimous decision over Filip Guša
- Amateur Welterweight Opener: Chiril Negru earned a unanimous decision win over Róbert Guth
Official Fight Card & Results
Main Event
- Middleweight Title: Mohammad Fakhreddine def. Erko Jun — TKO (Punch), 1 R1, 4:43
Co-Main Event
- Bantamweight Title: Borislav Nikolić def. Nicholas Hwende — Submission (Ninja Choke), R4, 1:42
Main Card
- Heavyweight: Miha Frlic def. Shah Kamali — TKO (Punches), R3, 0:27
- Women’s Strawweight: Monika Kučinič def. Sofiia Bagishvili — TKO (Body Kick & Punches), R2, 4:54
- Flyweight: Marciano Ferreira def. Bidzina Gavashelishvili — Decision (3–0)
- Catchweight (77 kg): Arkadiusz Pałkowski def. Jan Berus — TKO (Punches), R2, 2:26
- Super Lightweight: Kristjan Toniste def. David Forster — Decision (3–0)
- Lightweight: Domen Drnovšek def. Filip Guša — Decision (3–0)
- Amateur Welterweight (175 lb): Chiril Negru def. Róbert Guth — Decision (3–0)
Closing Thoughts
BRAVE CF 96 delivered a fully charged night — history was made with two new world champions, highlight-reel finishes thrilled the crowd, and local heroes left everything in the cage. A spectacular showcase of “Year of the BRAVE” MMA history in Europe.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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