Brave 18

  • Al-Selwady’s title win over “Mineiro” voted by fans as Brave 18’s Fight Of The Night

    Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady will probably never forget Brave 18 fight night. Not only he got the biggest win of his career against Lucas “Mineiro”, but he also won the Brave world lightweight title in the process. And to make things even better, “The Pride of Palestine” also received fight of...
  • Lucas “Mineiro” releases statement following Brave title loss

    Former Brave interim lightweight champion Lucas “Mineiro” was dethroned at last Friday’s historic Brave 18 as he was forced to tap out due to an injury to his knee suffered during a takedown attempt by new titleholder Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady. However, he revealed he had already suffered an injury but...
  • After second KO for Brave, Cian Cowley looks for quick turnaround

    Cian Cowley wasted no time in getting his second professional win, last friday, during the historical Brave 18, held in Manama, Bahrain. The Ireland representative overwhelmed Hardeep Rai with a barrage of leg kicks, eventually crumbling his opponent for a first-round TKO, the second in his Brave Combat Federation...
  • Brave 18: Al-Selwady becomes undisputed champ; Loman defends title

    It was a night to remember for Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady as he became Brave’s undisputed lightweight champion after an injury forced Lucas “Mineiro” to tap out during the first round of their Brave 18 main event. “The Pride of Palestine” was on point with his striking, forcing the veteran with...
  • Brave 18 ceremonial weigh-ins marked by intense staredowns

    Brave Combat Federation held its ceremonial weigh in for the historical Brave 18 this thursday, in Isa Town, Bahrain, and there was no shortage of drama as intense staredowns, trash talk and even shoving were in full effect. The main event of the evening will see a title unification...
  • Alkhasov misses weight for world title fight at Brave 18

    The official weigh-ins for Brave 18 brought upon a slight change in the fight card. Flyweight contender Velimurad Alkhasov came in over the division limit of 56,7 kg and he will no longer fight for the inaugural flyweight Brave world title. His opponent, Marcel Adur, came in at 56,6...
  • Brave 18: Loman and Efrain pose for pictures ahead of title fight

    The sport of MMA is known for intensive rivalries that transcend the cages from time to time. Stephen Loman from Philippines will be defending his bantamweight title at Brave 18 taking place on 16th November in Bahrain against brazilian powerhouse Felipe Efrain. Both fighters and their respective teams took...
  • Brave 18 press conference heats up with staredowns for title fights

    Brave Combat Federation held its pre-fight press conference for Brave 18, this wednesday, in Manama, Bahrain. The six fighters involved in the three title bouts that headline this friday’s groundbreaking event were on site to answer press and fan questions and to meet their opponents face to face for...