Fighters » Borislav Nikolić
Borislav Nikolić is a highly-ranked Serbian Mixed Martial Arts fighter competing in the Bantamweight division, known for his strong takedown defense and finishing ability.
Notable Fights & Recent Run
Borislav Nikolić has established himself as one of the top fighters from the Balkans. His two career losses came against high-level competition: former BRAVE CF world champion Brad Katona and former title challenger Gamzat Magomedov.
He is currently on an impressive five-fight winning streak. Here are some of his most significant recent victories:
- vs. Hamza Kooheji (BRAVE CF 100, Nov 2025): Won by KO (Punches) in the 4th round.
- vs. Nicholas Hwende (BRAVE CF 96, Jun 2025): Secured a victory by Technical Submission (Ninja Choke) in the 4th round.
- vs. Ali Guliev (BRAVE CF 74, Sep 2023): Won by KO (Punches) in the 1st round.
- vs. Matiss Zaharovs (BRAVE CF 56, Dec 2021): Earned a unanimous decision victory against a top Bantamweight.
Fighting Style & Career Trajectory
Nikolić is known as a heavy-handed striker whose incredibly good takedown defense allows him to keep fights standing. Despite his striking power, more than half of his professional wins have come by submission (8 out of 14), demonstrating his well-rounded and dangerous skill set.
Based on his current winning streak and rising rankings in major organizations, Nikolić is likely in contention for a Bantamweight title shot in BRAVE CF.
