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Bantamweight5 rounds scheduled
Nicholas Hwende
RESULT

Borislav Nikolić def. Nicholas Hwende (Submission)

Submission · Round 4 · 01:40
WIN
Borislav Nikolić
Zombee
17-2-0
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Borislav Nikolić defeated Nicholas Hwende by Submission in round 4 (01:40) in the Bantamweight bout of BRAVE CF 96, held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana.

Fight stats

Nicholas Hwende
Borislav Nikolić
1
Knockdowns
0
86
Significant strikes
46
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
284
Total strikes
121
4 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
80%
Takedown accuracy
-
1
Submission attempts
2
-
Reversals
-
5:12
Control time
1:38
Significant strikes by target
44
Head
17
16
Body
12
26
Leg
17
84
Distance
45
24
Clinch
6
2
Ground
1
Time in position
13:13
Distance
13:13
3:35
Clinch
3:35
3:15
Ground
3:15

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
28
Sig. str.
17
97
Total str.
40
13
Head
5
9
Body
3
28
Distance
17
7
Clinch
1
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
1:00
Ctrl
0:02
Time in position
4:51
Distance
4:51
1:02
Clinch
1:02
0:00
Ground
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
22
Sig. str.
9
70
Total str.
25
16
Head
2
4
Body
4
21
Distance
8
11
Clinch
2
2 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
1:49
Ctrl
1:22
Time in position
2:40
Distance
2:40
0:52
Clinch
0:52
2:19
Ground
2:19
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
33
Sig. str.
17
106
Total str.
49
13
Head
9
2
Body
3
33
Distance
17
5
Clinch
2
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:12
Ctrl
0:07
Time in position
5:00
Distance
5:00
1:19
Clinch
1:19
0:00
Ground
0:00
ROUND 4
0
KD
0
3
Sig. str.
3
11
Total str.
7
2
Head
1
1
Body
2
2
Distance
3
1
Clinch
1
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
1:11
Ctrl
0:07
Time in position
0:42
Distance
0:42
0:22
Clinch
0:22
0:56
Ground
0:56

Betting Odds

Nicholas Hwende
-387
79% implied win probability
Open: -287Best: -340
Borislav Nikolić
+282
26% implied win probability
Open: +200Best: +300

Average moneyline across 2 sportsbooks.

SportsbookNicholas HwendeBorislav Nikolić
BetOnline-340+265
Betway-450+300

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Nicholas Hwende vs Borislav Nikolić?

Borislav Nikolić defeated Nicholas Hwende by Submission in round 4 (01:40) in the Bantamweight bout of BRAVE CF 96, held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Nicholas Hwende 36%64% Borislav Nikolić

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

11-2-0
Record
17-2-0
1629
Power Index rating
1731
2
Win Streak
6
45
Age
33
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
-
Stance
Orthodox
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Zimbabwe
Nationality
Serbia

Striking Profile

2.89
SLpM
3.80
-
Str. Acc.
38%
1.49
SApM
2.80
-
Str. Def.
58%

Grappling Profile

2.04
TD Avg.
1.00
53%
TD Acc.
100%
42%
TD Def.
62%
1.20
Sub. Avg.
2.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
    Brave CF 105 & Alash Pride 123 · May 31, 2026
    Submission · R5 · 03:23 · Featherweight
  • W
    BRAVE CF 98 · Sep 19, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    BRAVE CF 96 · Jun 7, 2025
    Submission · R4 · 01:40 · Bantamweight
  • W
    BRAVE CF 91 · Dec 13, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 05:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    BRAVE CF 82 · May 11, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Bantamweight
Borislav Nikolić · 5-0
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez · Aug 1, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    BRAVE CF 104 · Feb 14, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 03:28 · Bantamweight
  • W
    BRAVE CF 100 · Nov 7, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 00:04 · Bantamweight
  • W
    BRAVE CF 96 · Jun 7, 2025
    Submission · R4 · 01:40 · Bantamweight
  • W
    ARMMADA 10 · Dec 14, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:59 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 7 fights · 7 fights
51.7
Avg sig. strikes
41.4
2.43
Avg takedowns
0.14
6:57
Avg control time
3:09
92
Career high strikes
82
5
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Nicholas Hwende
Strike target
Borislav Nikolić
48%
Head
80%
26%
Body
9%
27%
Leg
10%
Nicholas Hwende
Strike position
Borislav Nikolić
47%
Distance
41%
32%
Clinch
32%
21%
Ground
26%