Nicholas Hwende delivered a stellar performance to capture the BRAVE CF Bantamweight title, defeating South Africa’s Nkosi Ndebele in a five-round war. The action-packed bout showcased Hwende’s dynamic skillset as he outclassed Ndebele, neutralizing his opponent’s reach advantage with superior grappling and dominating in crucial moments to earn a unanimous decision victory.

Hwende’s strategy proved effective throughout the fight, and he saved his best for the final round. With relentless pressure, the Zimbabwean bloodied Ndebele and controlled him on the ground, leaving no doubt in the judges’ minds. All three scorecards declared Hwende the winner, marking a historic moment in his career.

“I would say Nkosi is one-dimensional, and I am a dynamic striker and wrestler, in fact, I am the champion,” Hwende confidently stated before the fight. “You will see techniques that you only thought possible in movies. It is going to be an awesome fight.”

Despite being touted as one of BRAVE CF’s most dangerous fighters, Ndebele could not match Hwende’s versatility and preparation. The champion credited 2024 as a transformative year for his career, saying, “This year has treated me very well. It gave me the chance to train hard and get into the best shape of my life. I could not wait to perform at this level.”

Heading into the fight, Ndebele dismissed Hwende’s pre-fight predictions, promising to prove his doubters wrong. “Hwende has been doing a lot of talking,” Ndebele said. “But what he promised to do will not happen. I have trained hard, improved, and become a better version of myself.”

With this victory, Hwende solidified his place as a top contender in the Bantamweight division. Having already defeated Khurshed Nazarov earlier this year, the Zimbabwean now sets his sights on 2025, where he aims to continue his reign as champion and elevate his career to new heights.