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What’s Next For The Biggest Winners From BRAVE CF’s Last Two Mega-Shows
Oct 06, 2025
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Before BRAVE Combat Federation plants its flag in Vilnius, Lithuania, for BRAVE CF 99 on October 18, the world’s fastest-growing MMA organization looks back on its last two electrifying events — BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, China, and BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD in Tbilisi — where new heroes emerged and destinies were rewritten.
In the span of two weeks, four athletes turned heads, delivered masterclass performances, and set the tone for what promises to be a monumental close to BRAVE CF’s 2025 season.
Here’s what lies ahead for the victors who rose above the rest.
Omar Solomanov
At BRAVE CF 98, Ukraine’s Omar Solomanov cemented his status as one of the sport’s premier featherweights, capturing the BRAVE CF Interim Featherweight World Championship with a gritty five-round conquest of Kazakh rival Rauan “Shymyr” Bekbolat.
In their much-anticipated rematch, Solomanov’s superior grappling dictated the pace. He relentlessly grounded Bekbolat, absorbed a brief third-round scare from submission attempts, and reasserted control in the championship frames to secure a unanimous decision victory.
Now, the 32-year-old Ukrainian’s path is clear — a World Title unification clash with reigning lineal king Nemat “Eagle” Abdrashitov.
The showdown promises to be a stylistic war: Abdrashitov’s striking precision versus Solomanov’s smothering pressure. It’s a battle not just for supremacy, but for the right to be called the undisputed featherweight ruler of BRAVE CF.
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Rauli Tutarauli
The spotlight of BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD belonged to Rauli Tutarauli, who etched his name into Georgian MMA history by seizing the BRAVE CF Interim Lightweight World Title.
In front of a roaring Tbilisi crowd, Tutarauli showcased dominant wrestling and suffocating ground control against Dutch striker Pieter “The Archangel” Buist, nearly finishing the bout in round two with a deep arm-triangle choke.
Across five intense rounds, his relentless pace and grit carried him to a unanimous decision — and to national hero status.
With gold around his waist, Tutarauli now sets his sights on a long-awaited unification showdown with Kyrgyz rival Abdisalam Uulu “Omok” Kubanychbek, the lineal lightweight titleholder.
Their anticipated rematch promises fireworks — a collision of wrestling excellence and unyielding heart that could define the division’s future.
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Nicholas Hwende
In the co-main event of BRAVE CF 98, former bantamweight kingpin Nicholas Hwende made a thunderous statement, outclassing hometown favorite “The Stalker” Xie Bin in a thrilling featherweight contest.
Hwende’s relentless offense from the opening bell overwhelmed the Chinese spitfire. Two near-finishes underscored his superiority, and despite a spirited comeback from Xie in the final round, the Zimbabwean remained in control, walking away with a unanimous decision.
While the victory rejuvenates his momentum, Hwende’s heart remains in the bantamweight division, where unfinished business awaits. A rematch with Borislav Nikoli?, the man who took his belt, looms large.
For Hwende, redemption and restoration of his championship glory are the only acceptable outcomes.
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Lasha Abramishvili
In the co-headliner of BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD, another Georgian star rose in spectacular fashion.
Lasha Abramishvili delivered a highlight-reel finish against Khurshed Nazarov, the No. 3-ranked bantamweight contender.
Roared on by the home crowd, Abramishvili connected with a picture-perfect right straight that sent Nazarov crashing to the canvas. He followed up with a barrage of hammerfists, forcing the stoppage with a single second left in the first round — an eruption that sent the Tbilisi Sports Palace into pandemonium.
That emphatic win not only marked the biggest victory of Abramishvili’s career but also catapulted him into a potential World Title contention.
With Borislav Nikoli? currently atop the weight class, a Georgia-versus-Serbia showdown may soon crown the next chapter of bantamweight supremacy.
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