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Borislav Nikolić makes a story with an incredible return to Brave CF 96
Published
1 year agoon
Ljubljana, Slovenia – In a moment, which will echo through the rooms of the Bold Federation of the Combat, the history of the Combat Federation, Borislav Nikolic from Serbia He had one of the most dramatic returns in sport, subjecting the prevailing world champion Bantamwight Santa Claus Step with perfect time Ninja choke in the fourth round of Fr. Brave cf 96.
For almost three full rounds it looked like a matter as usual for Hwende. Zimbabwe was distinguished by composed and methodical, he performed crisp, technical striking and dominant the highest control, which made it a bloody and almost beyond recognition. The precise work of Hweede began to speak when the right eye was cracked and the momentum seemed strongly in the corner of the master.
But performances can be disingenuous – and the masters are in adversity.
Despite the absorption of severe damage, Nikolić never hesitated. At the end of the second round, he almost shocked Hwende with a tight guillotine test and although the master escaped, the energy in the arena began to change.
At the beginning of the round 4 the wave turned around. Delving deep into heart and sand reserves, Nikolić started the rallyThe stunning hwende with the tow truck, then used a tumultuous cabinet. In the blink of an eye, he accosted to Ninja choke – occasional surveying at the highest level – and moments later, Offan was lying unconsciousprompted the judge to stop at the competition.
“That’s all I worked for,” said Nikolić after the fight. “They said I can’t do it – but now I managed the story of Serbia!”
The arena exploded when Nikolić was crowned The first brave world champion of CF SerbiaThe achievement, which meant both a personal triumph and a milestone for Serbian MMA on a global stage.
What began as another dominant defense of the title for Hweede was transformed into a testament of Serbian immunity. Brave cf 96 It will be remembered forever as the night of Borislav Nikolić he refused to breakHe turned the script and sculpted his name in the championship.
Fight result:
Borislav Nikolic def. Nicholas Hwene by reporting (ninja choke) – round 4
Nikolić becomes the modern brave world champion Bantamwight
Hereditary moment: Serbia earns her first bold owner of CF titles in a spectacular way.
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UFC Vegas 124 ‘Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker’ play-by-play, results & round scoring
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November 7, 2026
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Dana White calls out Islam Makhachev over UFC activity: ‘It backs up the division’
Published
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Makhachev’s activity.
After defending his title against Ian Garry in
August, Makhachev called for another title defense before Ramadan
2027. The Dagestani even singled out Carlos
Prates as his next challenger. According to the
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO, the matchup was verbally
agreed for UFC
336 on Jan. 30, 2027, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto before
Makhachev changed his mind.
Dana White claims Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates was
‘verbally agreed'
While White doesn't expect Makhachev to fight three times a year at
this stage in his career, he would like him to fight at least twice
a year.
“That was verbally agreed to… I like when guys fight a lot,†White
said during a media scrum captured by TheMacLife. “Being a
champion, I don’t really expect you to fight three times a year.
But twice would be nice. It backs up the division; there are many
guys who would like a shot at the title.â€
Makhachev (29-1) hasn't fought more than twice a year since 2022.
Prates (24-7) and unbeaten welterweight contender Michael
Morales (19-0) are now set to contest interim gold at UFC 336,
with the winner set to fight Makhachev after Ramadan.
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UFC champion reveals mother may have final say in retirement call: ‘I will obey her word’
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Islam Makhachev has followed Khabib Nurmagomedov's footsteps in more ways than one, and that might include how he decides to end his fighting career.
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“My mother has always been against me fighting,†Makhachev told Red Corner MMA at the Sambo World Championship event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. “I've always listened to my mother, so soon I will obey her word.â€
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Makhachev's next challenger will be determined by an interim title bout between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales at UFC 336 in January, and after he faces the winner, he's still not sure when exactly he'll make a decision on his final fight.
“There's no number,†Makhachev said. “I am just reaching the finish line. There aren't many things that could give me motivation in this sport. I'm at the finish line. I just want to fight the contenders, but I don't see any new names.â€
Makhachev has received criticism for not facing neither Prates nor Morales in January, instead letting one of the challengers remove the other from the equation. Asked which fighter presents a bigger threat to his championship reign, Makhachev sounded unworried.
“It's a good fight and I think both of them deserve a title shot,†Makhachev said. “That's why I would like to see which of them is more deserving. We'll find out in January.â€
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