When the world unites on the occasion of African Day 2025, Brave Combat Federation proudly joins the commemoration of the opulent history, cultural pride and the future promise of the African continent. As a truly global MMA promotion with roots in every corner of the world of fighting, Africa is more than just a market for a brave CF. Instead, the African continent is perceived as a land of warriors whose stories and spirit embody the heart of combat sport.
African Day, observed every year on May 25, honors the creation of the African Union (AU), which was then known as an organization of African unity (Oau). Established in 1963, AU is a symbol of unity, independence and pride for the continent, whose sons and daughters still impress their mark on many global scenes. In 2025, the importance of that day is even deeper in a brave nation, because Africa fighters gain importance in some of the most competitive sport divisions.
Among the flag Fly Flag Flag is Nicholas “The Saint” Hwende, the prevailing brave world champion Bantamweight from Zimbabwe. Hwende engraved his name in the historical books of promotions in December 2024, when the brave CF 91 against his colleague African, an outstanding and bold graduate of CF, nkosi ndebele. The fight not only showed MMA at the elite level, but also symbolized the growing influence of the continent on sports.
The presence of Africa in Brave CF goes far beyond the ranks of Bantam’s weight. In the Super Wieredzna Branch, Eliezer “King Kong” Kubanza from the Democratic Republic of Congo gained a reputation of his cruelty and knockout strength, becoming one of the most hazardous people in the division. Meanwhile, Mohamed “L’ATME” Algeria said that I had still strengthening his status of the best featherlight pretender to heavyweight, combining experience and harvest with a relentless combat spirit, which brought him respect on continents.
Youssef Boughan from Morocco, a decorated attacker with the elite background of Muay Thai, proudly represents North Africa in a slight division, introducing a lively set of skills on the global scene. In the ranks of a pencil scale, Congish colleague, Prince “The Black Lion” Lolia quickly broadcasts the brand as a powerful pretender with the ambitions of the Gold Championships. In order not to outdo, Luthando “Shorty” Biko in South Africa recently entered the bold CF flying ward, and his technical fitness and heart makes him one of the most captivating division warriors.
The Brave CF relationship with Africa always went beyond its list. The organization has made a conscious effort to introduce its events to African land, offering local fans the possibility of world -hand MMA world -hand provision, while enabling international athletes to experience and culture of the continent. From Morocco to South Africa, Brave CF built a proud and growing history in Africa with several events. Recently, in May 2024, the promotion landed in St. Pierre, Mauritius for Brave CF 82, additionally expanding his African trail and putting the foundation of future events.
When MMA World celebrates African Day, Brave Combat Federation stands together with African athletes and fans, honoring the continent’s contribution to sport and its growing influence in the global MMA community. Warriors of Africa, the past and present, embody the spirit of immunity, unity and pride – and the brave CF is honored as part of the journey.
Ecstatic African Day 2025 to the entire continent and the African Fighting Family all over the world!
Henry
Cejudo believes Alex
Pereira needs more heavyweight victories before challenging for
another
Ultimate Fighting Championship title.
Pereira is scheduled to face Sergei
Pavlovich at UFC
335 on Dec. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. However, he
believes he deserved a title rematch against Ciryl Gane, who will
instead defend his heavyweight championship against Josh Hokit
at UFC
334 on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Henry Cejudo wants Alex Pereira to win two or three heavyweight
fights before another UFC title shot
Cejudo believes Pereira (13-4) received preferential treatment in
reaching title contention in two divisions. “Triple C†pointed to
Pereira's opportunity to fight Gane for the interim heavyweight
championship in his divisional debut at
UFC Freedom 250. He argues that Pereira must now build a
winning record at heavyweight before receiving another title
shot.
“It's a part of him being spoiled too,†Cejudo said on the “Pound 4
Pound†podcast. “Alex, I'm not picking on you… You’ve skipped
lines; you’ve skipped lines long enough. You’ve had enough
opportunities against Ciryl Gane and you lost. Yeah, there were
illegal blows; I do agree with you on that. But man, that jab from
Ciryl Gane wobbled you. We kind of saw where the fight was going.
It was your debut at heavyweight… I feel like you need to win at
least two–three more fights to fight for the title.â€
Cejudo is not the only former two-division champion to challenge
Pereira's comments about the heavyweight title picture. “Poatanâ€
previously alleged that former fighter and commentator Daniel
Cormier promoted Gane vs. Hokit at the UFC's direction. Cormier
denied the accusation.
Henry
Cejudo doesn't want families to be involved in his ongoing feud
with Brendan
Allen.
Cejudo and Allen are both married to Brazilians. However, the
former
Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder has
previously criticized Allen for representing Brazil in the Octagon.
Cejudo also slammed Allen for playing it safe when asked about
fighter pay, leading the latter to label the former's podcast
“trash.†Their wives are now seemingly involved in the
back-and-forth.
Henry Cejudo says Brendan Allen's wife sent ‘nasty' messages to
his wife
After Sean
Strickland's latest outburst about UFC fighter pay, Allen was
asked about the same after his win over Christian
Leroy Duncan at
UFC Vegas 122. Allen opted against criticizing the promotion,
drawing a strong response from Cejudo, who now claims the UFC
middleweight's wife has gotten involved in the feud.
Cejudo claims his wife received a “nasty†message from Allen's
wife. The Olympic gold medalist doesn't want their families to be
involved.
“Brendan Allen's wife sent a nasty message to my wife,†Cejudo said
on the “Pound 4 Pound†podcast. “Me and him are both American,
married to Brazilians, and have American kids… She just went off; I
don't want to repeat it. What I will say is, don't bring my family
into this. Let men be men.â€
Jaqueline Amorim has been suspended for six months for violating the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.
On Friday, Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) announced that Amorim had accepted a six-month suspension after testing positive for low levels of ostarine, a prohibited non-Specified Substance in the class of Anabolic Agents. Ostarine was detected in out-of-competition samples collected from Amorim on July 29, 2026, and August 17, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with both failed tests being combined into a single violation.
Per CSAD, Amorim fully cooperated with their investigation, and it was determined that Amorim's adverse test results were consistent with exposure to low-level ostarine contamination rather than intentional use. CSAD also noted that the exposure did not provide Amorim “with any significant performance advantage.â€
Amorim's suspension was backdated to Aug. 17, the date she was notified of her test failure and provisional suspension, and expires on Feb. 17, 2027.
Amorim most recently competed at UFC Macau on May 30, where she submitted Loma Lookboonme via first-round armbar.