BRAVE CF 100: Bahrain’s milestone night delivers gold, grit, and a roar
BRAVE CF hit triple digits in style as BRAVE CF 100 rocked Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town, Bahrain (Friday, Nov. 7). The card mixed championship stakes with home-crowd energy and a flood of finishes—all the ingredients you want when a promotion marks a historic event number.
Mokaev’s moment: inaugural flyweight champion
Former UFC standout Muhammad Mokaev seized his opportunity and blasted through Gerard Burns to become the first BRAVE flyweight champion—an emphatic, lightning-quick finish that underlined why he’s been touted for years.
MUHAMMAD MOKAEV IS THE NEW BRAVE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION 👑
— BRAVE Combat Federation (@bravemmaf) November 7, 2025
Just WOW @muhammadmokaev 🤯
Ladies and gentlemen, there we have the best flyweight on the planet 👏🏼#BRAVECF100 | #Bahrain #البحرين | @RDXSports | #MMA pic.twitter.com/an2fFXlcHz
However you slice it, Mokaev vs. Burns was a coronation. The pace, the pressure, and the ruthlessness set the tone for the championship tier at 125.
Nikolić closes the show; Kooheji’s brave stand
In the main event, Nikolić vs. Kooheji escalated nicely into championship grit. Borislav Nikolić kept the bantamweight belt with a late TKO, turning back Bahrain’s own Hamza Kooheji after a spirited effort from the challenger. It was a champion’s response in a charged arena.
Roaring crowd, quick finishes
Momentum never sagged because the undercard brought violence and variety. Alsameea vs. Amr detonated in just 45 seconds—pure chaos and the loudest pop of the night.
JUST LISTEN TO THAT ROAR 🔊🔊🔊
— BRAVE Combat Federation (@bravemmaf) November 7, 2025
Mohamed Alsameea obliterates Mahmoud Amr in 45 SECONDS to move to 5-1 and the home crowd absolutely LOVE IT!!
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Elsewhere, control and composure mattered: Salem vs. Hamed and Magomedov vs. Batebolati went the distance, with the winners banking valuable rounds in front of a demanding crowd.
Submissions set the tone early
The grapplers ate well: Khatri vs. Toirova produced a slick first-round armbar, Grubb vs. Nascimento ended via rear-naked choke late, and Al Kurdi vs. Jopa wrapped quickly with another RNC.
Two fights, two submissions 🏳️
— BRAVE Combat Federation (@bravemmaf) November 7, 2025
‼️ WHAT A START TO #BRAVE1OO ‼️
This time, Aarti Khatri secures the first round armbar 👏🏼
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Full Results — BRAVE CF 100 (Isa Town, Bahrain)
Nikolić vs. Kooheji — Borislav Nikolić def. Hamza Kooheji via TKO (R4, 4:53) — Bantamweight title
Mokaev vs. Burns — Muhammad Mokaev def. Gerard Burns via TKO (R2, 0:08) — Inaugural flyweight title
Magomedov vs. Batebolati — Rasul Magomedov def. Bahatebole Batebolati via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Salem vs. Hamed — Mohamed Salem def. Rami Hamed via UD (29-28 x3)
Alsameea vs. Amr — Mohamed Alsameea def. Mahmoud Amr via TKO (R1, 0:45)
Grubb vs. Nascimento — Mim Grubb def. Fabiola Nascimento via Sub (RNC) (R3, 4:43)
Khatri vs. Toirova — Aarti Khatri def. Arofat Toirova via Sub (Armbar) (R1, 2:26)
Al Kurdi vs. Jopa — Hussain Al Kurdi def. Nour Jopa via Sub (RNC) (R1, 1:11)
FAQ
What is BRAVE CF?
BRAVE CF is a Bahrain-based MMA promotion with a global schedule and a strong regional fanbase.
Where did BRAVE CF 100 take place?
The centennial card, BRAVE CF 100, took place at Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town, Bahrain.
Who won the inaugural BRAVE flyweight title?
Muhammad Mokaev claimed gold in Mokaev vs. Burns with a blistering second-round TKO.
What was the fastest finish?
Mohamed Alsameea crushed it in 45 seconds in Alsameea vs. Amr, sending the arena into a frenzy.
Which bouts ended by submission?
Clean taps in Khatri vs. Toirova, Grubb vs. Nascimento, and Al Kurdi vs. Jopa.
