NEWS

The most global MMA organization in the world, BRAVE Combat Federation, has officially announced the End of the Year Awards for 2024.

Newly crowned BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight champion Erko Jun has been named Fighter of the Year 2024 as he surpassed notable names such as Heavyweight champion Pavel Dailidko, Bantamweight champion Nicholas Hwende, and African superstar Eliezer Kubanza, who finished second in the race for the award. Erko headlined two BRAVE CF events in 2024, winning both fights via finishes, with his victory in the second bout earning him the Light Heavyweight title.

Elsewhere, Pakistani superstar Rizwan Ali won the Knockout of the Year award for his third-round knockout of India’s Srikant Sekhar at BRAVE CF 85 in Pakistan. Rizwan and Srikant delivered a Fight of the Year contender at the event, and in their rematch at BRAVE CF 92 in Bahrain, Rizwan secured a first-round stoppage win, capping off an excellent year. Ali faced tough competition from fighters like Marwin Quirante and Mohamed Alsameea, who also had impressive knockouts in 2024.

For the second year in a row, Mojtaba Nasiri won the Submission of the Year award. Nasiri secured the first-ever Von Flue choke in BRAVE CF history against Yuki Angdembe at BRAVE CF 85 in Pakistan, surpassing Muhammad Mokaev to claim the award. Last year, Nasiri earned the same honor for his submission victory at BRAVE CF 66.

The battle between Anuar Bensayiid and Sino Sabzaliev at BRAVE CF 89 in Spain was named Fight of the Year. The bout featured edge-of-the-seat action across three rounds before Anuar secured a finish.

Undefeated Bahraini superstar Rasul Magomedov won the Breakout Fighter of the Year award, with Monika Ku?ini? coming in second. Magomedov achieved two major wins in BRAVE CF this year, including a main event victory at BRAVE CF 90 in Austria.

FULL LIST OF BRAVE CF 2024 AWARDS OF THE YEAR:

KO of the Year – Rizwan Ali

Sub of the Year – Mojtaba Nasiri

Breakout Fighter of the Year – Rasul Magomedov

Fight of the Year – Anuar Bensayiid vs Sino Sabzaliev

Fighter of the Year – Erko Jun