The Filipino MMA standout and former BRAVE CF bantamweight world champion, Stephen Loman is set to make his long-awaited return after being added to the BRAVE CF 108 card, where he will face No. 2-ranked contender Lasha Abramishvili in a crucial bantamweight showdown.
The bout is scheduled for September 5 at the historic Pula Arena in Croatia, marking the beginning of what Loman hopes will be another run toward the championship title.
For Loman, the return carries personal significance after the promotion played a major role in shaping his international career.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, and I’m grateful that my return is happening in BRAVE CF,” said Loman.
Since making his BRAVE CF debut at the promotion’s inaugural event in September 2016, Loman has remained one of its most successful fighters. He owns a perfect 6-0 record inside the BRAVE CF cage, while holding an overall professional record of 17-3, with six victories by knockout and two by submission.
The Filipino fighter believes returning to familiar ground gives him the perfect opportunity to chase another championship chapter.
“This organization gave me the platform to showcase my abilities to fans across the world and helped shape my career. Coming back here means everything to me, and this fight in Croatia is the first step toward reclaiming the BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Title,” he added.
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Stephen Loman will make his long-awaited return to competition against Georgian standout Lasha Abramishvili at BRAVE CF 108 on September 5 inside the iconic Pula Arena in Croatia. pic.twitter.com/FZ3kQttZrG
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At BRAVE CF 9: The Kingdom of Champions in November 2017, he defeated Gurdarshan “Saint Lion” Mangat by first-round stoppage to become the organization’s inaugural bantamweight world champion.
His reign lasted 1,179 days, highlighted by four successful title defenses that established him as one of the division’s dominant forces.
Among the defining moments of his championship run was his fourth-round knockout victory over former featherweight world champion Elias “Smile” Boudegzdame in March 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena, where he delivered a memorable performance in front of Filipino fans.
Now representing Lions Nation MMA, Loman returns to BRAVE CF with the same mentality that carried him to the top.
Standing in his way is Abramishvili, a rising contender who has built his own reputation as one of the division’s toughest challenges.
The Georgian enters BRAVE CF 108 with a 12-2-1 professional record and an impressive 4-0 mark in BRAVE CF competition. Three of those promotional victories have come by stoppage, showcasing his finishing ability and making him a dangerous opponent for Loman’s comeback fight.
With a former champion looking to revive his reign and a hungry contender aiming to break into title contention, the bantamweight clash in Croatia carries major implications for the future of the division.
For Loman, BRAVE CF 108 is more than a return—it is the opening step in his pursuit of another championship legacy.
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