Borislav Nikolić stops Hamza Kooheji in round 4 at BRAVE CF 100 main event. In the main event of BRAVE CF 100, Borislav Nikolić successfully retained his BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship, overpowering Bahrain’s hometown favorite Hamza Kooheji before securing a decisive fourth-round stoppage to close the show.
BRAVE Combat Federation celebrated a landmark moment in global MMA with BRAVE CF 100 lighting up Khalifa Sports City in Bahrain on November 7, 2025. The historic card honored the promotion’s roots while showcasing elite athletes, championship performances, and breakout moments that highlighted BRAVE CF’s global rise since 2016.
BRAVE CF 100 was supposed to feature one additional title fight between recently-inducted BRAVE Hall of Famer Mohammad Fakhreddine and Alex Lohoré, but unfortunately that matchup was scrapped when Fakhreddine failed to show up for weigh-ins due to medical reasons. Despite the adjustment, the eight-fight card delivered explosive finishes and high-stakes action from start to finish.
In the main event, Borislav Nikolić defended the BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Championship in commanding fashion, overwhelming Bahrain’s Hamza Kooheji before securing a fourth-round TKO. The finish silenced the home crowd and established Nikolić as one of the top bantamweights heading into 2026.
The co-main event also featured a clash between Muhammed Mokaev and Gerard Burns. It was a statement performance from Mokaev, who opened the fight with relentless kicks and creative striking that quickly slowed Burns’ forward pressure. In the final minute of the first round, Mokaev displayed his signature wrestling, securing a clean takedown to close out a strong start.
Just eight seconds into the second round, he landed a sharp head kick followed by a quick left hand, finishing Burns in emphatic fashion. In the post fight remarks Mokaev hinted at a potential champion-versus-champion bout with Nikolic in 2026. Although withdrawn from competition, Alex Lohoré was formally presented the interim BRAVE CF Super Welterweight Championship.
Main Event
Borislav Nikolić def. Hamza Kooheji via TKO: R4, 4:53
Co-Main Event
Muhammed Mokaev def. Gerard Burns via TKO: R2, 0:08 – For the Inaugural BRAVE CF Flyweight Champion
Rasul Magomedov def. Bahatebole Batebolati via Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
Mohamed Salem def. Rami Hamed via Unanimous Decision (29-28×3)
Mohamed Alsameea def. Mahmoud Amr via TKO: R1, 0:45
Mim Grubb def. Fabiola Nascimento via Submission (Rear Naked Choke): R3, 4:43
Aart Khatri def. Arofat Toirova via Submission (Armbar): R1, 2:26
Hussain Al Kurdi def. Nour Jopa via Submission (Rear Naked Choke): R1, 1:11
