Abramishvili Sweeps Scorecards in 30-27 Decision Over Stephen Loman

Stephen Loman returned to the cage after a three-year absence, dropping a unanimous decision to Lasha Abramishvili at BRAVE CF 108.

Lasha Abramishvili defeated Stephen Loman via unanimous decision with identical scores of 30-27 from all three judges in the co-main event of BRAVE CF 108. The bantamweight contest, which aired in the Philippines on Sunday morning, September 6, took place at the Pula Arena in Croatia. Abramishvili extended his winning streak to nine consecutive fights, improving his professional record to 13-2-1. Conversely, Loman fell to 17-4 overall, marking his second straight loss following a previous decision defeat against John Lineker in September 2023.

Before the opening bell, the 31-year-old Ifugao native faced immediate setbacks at the scales. Loman weighed in at 300 grams over the 61.7-kilogram limit established for non-title bantamweight bouts. As a result of this infraction, the former BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion was required to forfeit 15% of his guaranteed purse. The match served as Loman's first competitive appearance in three years, representing the Lions Nation MMA gym against a rising Georgian contender.

Early Knockdown and Striking Exchanges

In the first round, Loman utilized pendulum kicks to disrupt Abramishvili’s stance and targeted the centerline with left straights. The Filipino fighter also focused on the Georgian’s lead leg to limit mobility. Despite this activity, Abramishvili landed a left hook that briefly dropped Loman to the canvas. Although Loman recovered to finish the round on his feet, the knockdown established an early lead for his opponent, who utilized a counter-striking strategy to read Loman's offensive entries.

Grappling Adjustments and Head Kicks

Loman adjusted his tactics in the second round by implementing his wrestling game. He successfully secured a takedown and briefly controlled Abramishvili on the ground before the Georgian returned to a standing position. Once the fight resumed on the feet, Abramishvili landed a heavy head kick. Loman responded with boxing combinations and forward pressure, but the Georgian fighter demonstrated a superior grasp of range, effectively waiting for openings as the Filipino attempted to manufacture offensive rhythm.

Final Round Urgency and Result

The third round saw Loman attempt several takedowns to shift the momentum, but Abramishvili maintained defensive composure to deny the entries. The Georgian then transitioned to a southpaw stance, creating new angles that he exploited with a flying knee and a clean left straight. In the closing seconds of the 15-minute encounter, Abramishvili punctuated his performance by landing a series of Stockton slaps.

Following the victory, Abramishvili declared his intention to challenge for the vacant BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Championship. For Loman, the result marked his first career loss within the BRAVE Combat Federation promotion. Despite the defeat, Loman demonstrated resilience by recovering from the first-round knockdown and maintaining high activity levels through the final horn. The three-year layoff and the weight miss served as the backdrop for a performance where Loman showed his kicking arsenal and left hand remain intact, even as he struggled to find the seamless connection between his striking and grappling weapons.