Beijing: BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) is making intensive preparations for its much-anticipated return to the People's Republic of China, where it will stage BRAVE CF 98 in collaboration with the Chinese MMA organization YFU. This event is part of BRAVE CF's ongoing global tour, aimed at expanding its presence in Asia and establishing itself as a premier international championship.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event will feature exciting bouts between world champions and rising talents from various continents. The headline fight is a featherweight world title rematch between Ukrainian fighter Solomanov and Kazakh fighter Bekbulat. In the co-main featherweight bout, Chinese fighter Xie Bin will challenge former champion Hwende on home ground before a local audience.
The event will also include seven other matchups: Turkish fighter Maaev vs Azerbaijani Ehmedov in super welterweight; Filipino fighter Lora vs Indian fighter Yaqoob in lightweight; Chinese fighter Niushiyue vs South African fighter Biko in catchweight at 59 kg; Chinese fighter Haitao vs Indian fighter Agasa in bantamweight; Chinese fighter Kalinu Kadelibieke vs Mongolian fighter Hurelbaatar in featherweight; Chinese fighter Duoji Zeqiuvs Iranian fighter Nasiri in featherweight; and Chinese fighter Zhao Yikun vs Egyptian fighter Tarek in featherweight.
BRAVE CF 98 promises competitive fights and an energetic atmosphere, reflecting Chinese fans' passion for combat sports. As the event approaches, it is expected to produce defining moments that will shape the future of the organization, maintaining BRAVE CF as the premier global destination for mixed martial arts enthusiasts.