BRAVE CF 88, held in partnership with WFC, delivered a night full of action, highlighted by a thrilling strawweight contest between Monika Kučinič and Fabiola Pidroni that left fans buzzing.
The back-and-forth battle, which earned mid-event bonuses for both fighters, has already been dubbed a potential Fight of the Year. In the opening round, Pidroni nearly finished Kučinič with a powerful head kick that dropped her in the final seconds, only for Kučinič to be saved by the bell.
Kučinič mounted an impressive comeback in the second and third rounds, showcasing sharp striking, while Pidroni countered with takedown attempts and Judo skills. Both fighters traded momentum, making it one of the most competitive matchups in BRAVE CF strawweight history.
In the end, Kučinič earned a split decision victory, with Pidroni graciously accepting the result. The two shared a respectful embrace as BRAVE CF President Mohammed Shahid and WFC President Zlatko Mahic awarded both athletes performance bonuses—an honor usually reserved for post-event celebrations.
The win marked Kučinič's third consecutive BRAVE CF victory, solidifying her status as one of Europe’s top female fighters. Pidroni, in her BRAVE CF debut, won the admiration of the sold-out Slovenian crowd and earned a performance bonus in her first appearance.
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