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BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, is thrilled to make its triumphant return to Uzbekistan as it closes out a landmark year with an electrifying showcase. BRAVE CF 103 is slated to be held on December 23, 2025 and will ignite the Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara, marking a powerful finale to the 2025 calendar. Staged in collaboration with Amir Temur Fighting Championship, BRAVE CF 103 signifies a renewed commitment to developing combat sports across Central Asia. This milestone marks the promotion’s second venture into Uzbekistan, following the success of BRAVE CF 59 in June 2022.
BRAVE CF President Mohammed Shahid stated, “We are thrilled to return to Uzbekistan and to end 2025 with a bang. The energy, talent, and passion we witnessed here before were unforgettable, and coming back feels like the perfect way to celebrate a remarkable year for BRAVE CF. Our goal has always been to give athletes from every corner of the world a global platform, and Uzbekistan continues to be a special place for that mission.” Spearheading the evening are two compelling matchups: Uzbekistan’s Nozim “Bukhara Warrior” Kalandarov vs. Pakistan’s unbeaten Rizwan “The Haider” Ali in a lightweight main event contest and a featherweight showdown between Uzbekistan’s Sardor “Tiger” Khudoyberdiev and Kazakhstan’s Koshen Akanov. Kalandarov, a rising hometown favorite holding a 7-2 slate with three submissions and two knockouts, steps into the spotlight for the first time under the BRAVE CF banner. Across the cage stands Ali, who carries an immaculate 11-0 record and has impressed in his first two BRAVE CF appearances. He made waves by stopping Indian rival Srikant Sekhar via third-round TKO at BRAVE CF 85 in August 2024 before sealing an even quicker finish in their rematch at BRAVE CF 92 four months later. "The Haider" now targets his third straight triumph as he tests himself against a local star. On the other hand, Khudoyberdiev, a seasoned campaigner on the regional scene with a 9-3 standing, has earned most of his victories by stoppage. The Tashkent native now aims to elevate his career by showcasing his proven abilities on the BRAVE CF stage — an international breakthrough he has chased since turning professional in 2016. He faces an equally motivated counterpart in Akanov who brings global experience from competing in Japan, China, Thailand, and his home country. After racing to six straight wins at the start of his career, the Kazakh standout now seeks to demonstrate that he belongs among the sport’s elite by making a victorious BRAVE CF debut.
Adding greater significance to the upcoming extravaganza, several ranked contenders have secured their spots on the card. These include No. 3-ranked super lightweight sensation Khamzat “Borz” Maaev, No. 3-ranked super welterweight force Zagid Gaidarov, No. 7-ranked lightweight athlete Owais Yaqoob, and No. 7-ranked flyweight competitor Ismail “The Volcano” Khan. Fans can expect a riveting high-voltage evening as the BRAVE CF 103 brings together a spectacular mix of homegrown contenders, emerging forces from neighboring Central Asian countries, and hungry talents representing South Asia. The card is crafted to honor local heroes while spotlighting the surging wave of competitors rising from this dynamic part of the world. From the opening bell to the final horn, BRAVE CF 103 promises an evening packed with adrenaline, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments — an exhilarating conclusion to an extraordinary “Year Of The BRAVE”.
