The Bahraini BRAVE Combat Federation is preparing to write a new chapter in its global history when it lands for the first time in Lithuania through the BRAVE CF 99 edition, which will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Twinsbet Arena in the capital, Vilnius, in cooperation with the local organization UTMA.
The event will not only be an occasion for the defense of the world heavyweight title by Lithuanian star Pavel “The Experiment” Daylidko, but it will also constitute an exceptional night for the most prominent Lithuanian fighters who will have the opportunity to shine in front of their fans and on a global stage.
By adding Lithuania to the list of host countries, it becomes the 38th country to organize a BRAVE CF tournament, which reflects the Bahraini organization’s continued implementation of its vision of expanding the scope of mixed martial arts and enhancing its presence in emerging markets.
Thomas Bakotinskas
Veteran Tomas “The Lumberjack” Bakutinskas takes part in the co-main bout, facing Georgian Shota Betelmidze. Bakutinskas has a track record of over 40 fights and an impressive finish rate of 92%, with 12 knockouts and 10 submissions, making him one of the most dangerous fighters in Europe.
Lorenas Urbonavicius
Known as “Captain Lithuania,” Lorenas Urbonavicius (14-2) seeks to capitalize on his long-awaited international opportunity when he faces Moroccan Slim “Bizon” Lousidi in a light heavyweight bout. Urbonavicius has a distinctive attacking style with 9 knockouts and 2 submission victories, and he aspires to strengthen his position among the elite of global fighters.
Zygymanthas Ramaska
Fighter Zygemantas Ramaska (9-3) returns home after a professional experience in North America, entering a strong 155-pound match against Frenchman Guissem Derouche, as he seeks to return to winning ways.
Nauris Bartoska
Naoris “The Nightmare” Bartoska is in a special fight that combines professionalism and emotion, as the Lithuanian-Irish-born fighter returns to his homeland with an undefeated record (4-0). He will face Poland’s Jakub Drozdowski in an exciting 63kg fight.
Vitoldas Jagiello
After years of fighting in the local ring, Vitoldas Jagiello (12-3-2) gets his anticipated international opportunity against German Christian “The Walking Dead” Match in the 77 kg weight class. Jagiello’s victory could mark the turning point in his career and place him among the elite of European fighters.
Davidas Zampa
Davidas “The Silent Assassin” Zampa (2-0-1) is one of Lithuania’s most prominent emerging talents, and is preparing to present himself in front of a global audience in his bantamweight bout against Britain’s Robert Masters, amidst huge crowd support in a hall with a capacity of 13,500 spectators.
Emilius Kaganovichius
The event opens with promising fighter Emilijus Kaganovicius (1-0) facing Briton Tim Quinlan in a lightweight bout that promises high excitement from the first moment.
With this constellation of local fighters, BRAVE CF 99 is a historic night for mixed martial arts in Lithuania, and a new opportunity to confirm the global presence of the leading Bahraini organization.
