Nicholas Hwende Etches Name in History with BRAVE CF Triumph

Zimbabwean mixed martial artist etched his name into the history books after becoming a two-division champion in the .
Hwende, a former BRAVE CF bantamweight champion, moved up to the featherweight division and captured the vacant world title with a remarkable victory over interim champion at in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Fighting at the , Hwende endured a difficult start as Solomanov controlled much of the action through takedowns and dominant ground positions during the opening rounds.
However, the Zimbabwean showed resilience and determination as the fight progressed. With time running out in the final round and likely trailing on the judges’ scorecards, Hwende produced a stunning comeback by locking in a D’Arce choke submission.
Solomanov attempted to fight his way out of the hold but was ultimately rendered unconscious with just 92 seconds remaining in the contest, handing Hwende a dramatic championship victory.
The triumph sees Hwende become a two-division BRAVE CF champion and the first Zimbabwean fighter to win a major MMA world championship belt in an elite international promotion.
The historic victory further cements Hwende’s status as one of Zimbabwe’s greatest combat sports athletes and marks another milestone for Zimbabwean mixed martial arts on the global stage.