Manama : BRAVE Combat Federation is set to break new ground once again as it brings its brand of elite mixed martial arts to Croatia for the first time with BRAVE CF 108, further strengthening the Kingdom of Bahrain’s reputation as a global driving force behind the sport’s international growth.
Scheduled for September 5 at the iconic Pula Arena, the event marks Croatia’s debut as a BRAVE CF host, making it the 18th European nation and the 39th country worldwide to stage a card under the Bahraini promotion’s banner.
No other combat sports outfit has established a footprint across more nations while maintaining such a commanding presence in Europe.
What makes BRAVE CF’s achievement even more remarkable is the speed with which it has transformed Bahrain’s sporting vision into reality.
In less than a decade, the organization has become the largest stakeholder in the European MMA market, consistently opening new frontiers for the sport and providing a truly global platform for athletes from every corner of the world.
Appropriately, BRAVE CF 108 reflects that international identity with two marquee matchups featuring competitors representing Croatia, France, the Philippines, and Georgia.
The main event sees hometown hero Andi “Highlight Machine” Vrta?i? make his highly anticipated promotional debut against France’s Sofiane Bouafia in a three-round middleweight contest.
The Croatian carries six knockouts in nine career victories and has emerged as one of the region’s most exciting middleweights, while Bouafia arrives as a seasoned veteran with seven finishes and multiple regional championships to his name.
Sharing top billing is a pivotal bantamweight showdown between Filipino superstar Stephen “The Sniper” Loman and Georgian sensation Lasha Abramishvili, with the winner potentially earning a shot at the vacant BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Championship.
As BRAVE CF arrives in Croatia, the significance extends well beyond a single night of competition.
Every new destination reinforces Bahrain’s role in shaping the future of the sport, with BRAVE CF continuing to connect nations, showcase deserving talent, and establish a worldwide presence unlike any other promotion in MMA.
