BRAVE CF Announces Bantamweight Title Fight for Slovenia Event on June 7

LockerRoom Team

03 Mar 2025

BRAVE Combat Federation will return to Slovenia on June 7, with a Bantamweight World Title fight between champion Nicholas Hwende and Serbian contender Borislav Nikolic set as the co-main event.

Hwende, who won the title from Nkosi Ndebele at BRAVE CF 91 last year, will make his first title defense. The Zimbabwean is on a three-fight winning streak, including his championship victory over Ndebele. After suffering his first career loss to Velimurad Alkhasov at BRAVE CF 71, Hwende rebounded with three consecutive wins to claim gold.

Nikolic is also on a three-fight winning streak. He last competed at BRAVE CF 84 in China, securing a first-round stoppage over Chinese star Eqiyuebu. Before that, he finished Ali Guliev at BRAVE CF 74 and added a submission win outside BRAVE CF.

The event, held in partnership with WFC in Ljubljana, follows two record-breaking BRAVE CF shows in Slovenia in 2024. It will feature top international fighters alongside Slovenian stars, making it a must-watch for MMA fans worldwide.