BRAVE CF reveals Super Lightweight rankings
Since making his promotional debut at BRAVE CF 1, Eldarov has been unstoppable in the organization, securing six wins with his latest victory came against Denis Maher at BRAVE CF 67.
Murad Guseinov, meanwhile, delivered an impressive firstround win at BRAVE CF 85 in 2024, cementing his spot in the rankings. Murad has fought twice in BRAVE Combat Federation, with both fights ending in first-round finishes, showcasing his dominance inside the cage. In fact, all eight of Murad's professional MMA wins have come via stoppages, with two knockouts and six submissions.
Newly signed Chinese superstar Bahatebole Batebolati holds the second position in the rankings. One of the biggest names in Chinese MMA, Batebolati is riding a four-fight winning streak and is looking to make waves in the BRAVE CF Super Lightweight division.
Rasul Magomedov is ranked third, while Pakistan's Abbas Khan occupies the fourth position after securing two impressive wins in 2024.
Khamzat Maaev, who returned to winning ways in 2024 with a first-round submission victory at BRAVE CF 86, rounds out the top five rankings in the Super Lightweight division.
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