Interim featherweight champion Omar Solomonov will face former champion Nicholas Hwende for the undisputed title on May 31 at a joint BRAVE CF 105 and Alash Pride event in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The bout will unify the featherweight championship and determine the division's legitimate titleholder. Solomonov currently holds interim gold while Hwende is the former full champion. The event represents a collaboration between two regional promotions. This title unification bout will be a significant main event for the Central Asian MMA scene.
Omar Solomonov and Nicholas Hwende are set to collide on May 31 at BRAVE CF 105, with the undisputed featherweight championship on the line at a joint event between BRAVE CF and Alash Pride in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The bout is a title unification contest, bringing together Solomonov, the current interim featherweight champion, and Hwende, the former undisputed titleholder. The winner will walk away as the division's sole, recognized champion.
Why it matters
- The fight settles the featherweight title picture by producing one undisputed champion from two current claimants
- The collaboration between BRAVE CF and Alash Pride signals growing organizational ties within the Central Asian MMA landscape
- Almaty serves as a significant regional hub for the sport, and a championship unification bout elevates the profile of the joint event
The card marks a notable moment for MMA in Central Asia, pairing two promotions under one banner to stage a legitimate championship main event. Solomonov carries interim gold into the contest, while Hwende brings the credibility of a former full title reign, making the stakes clear for both men and for the featherweight division as a whole.
