BRAVE CF 87: Abdisalam Kubanychbek Defends Lightweight Title in Epic Main Event

BRAVE CF 87 is formally within the books and the occasion proved to be an evening to recollect because the followers within the Netherlands and around the globe had been handled to an action-packed evening of fights headlined by a historic Light-weight title showdown.

In the primary occasion, Abdisalam Uulu Kubanychbek efficiently defended his BRAVE CF Light-weight title in opposition to Raul Tutarauli in an exhilarating five-round battle, breaking the group’s Light-weight title curse.

Raul challenged the champion early along with his hanging, forcing Abdisalam to aim takedowns, which Raul initially defended properly. Nonetheless, Abdisalam secured a takedown halfway via the second spherical, resulting in a floor scramble with out vital injury from both fighter. The motion continued on the ft within the third and fourth rounds, with each fighters having their moments.

Kubanychbek needed to work onerous to take care of his belt

Raul briefly wobbled Abdisalam within the third spherical, however Abdisalam additionally discovered success along with his strikes, together with tried spinning backfists. Within the fifth spherical, each fighters had been evenly matched, however Abdisalam’s hanging gave him the sting, resulting in a choice victory. With the win, he stays undefeated in BRAVE CF and made historical past as the primary BRAVE CF Light-weight champion to defend the title.

Within the co-main occasion, Noach Blyden secured one other first-round end in BRAVE CF, defeating Adrian Gralak. Gralak aimed to make use of his grappling to neutralize Blyden however was overwhelmed by Blyden’s hanging. In direction of the top of the primary spherical, Blyden landed a collection of knees, considered one of which dropped Gralak, prompting the referee to cease the battle. The victory marked Blyden’s fifth consecutive first-round end and solidified his place as a high contender within the Middleweight division.

Noach Blyden is 2-0 below BRAVE CF with two spectacular wins

Zabiullah Mubarez dominated Nabil Haryouli of their bout, utilizing his grappling to regulate the battle. Regardless of Nabil’s efforts from the underside, Zabiullah opened a reduce on Nabil’s face within the first spherical and maintained management all through the second and third rounds, in the end successful by unanimous choice and handing Nabil his first MMA loss.

Clyde Brunswijk delivered a standout efficiency, submitting Madalin Pirvulescu within the third spherical. After struggling within the first spherical in opposition to Madalin’s grappling prowess, Clyde made a powerful comeback within the second, utilizing his hanging to hassle the Romanian. Within the third spherical, Madalin secured a takedown, however Clyde locked in a guillotine throughout a scramble, forcing Madalin to faucet.

Within the opening battle, Rasul Magomedov continued his undefeated streak by stopping Brazilian veteran Pablo Benaion within the first spherical. Rasul dominated from the beginning, touchdown elbows on the bottom that induced a extreme reduce, resulting in a referee stoppage.

BRAVE CF 87 marked the group’s second occasion within the Netherlands, following BRAVE CF 83 earlier this yr. Held in partnership with Enfusion’s ECE MMA, it was a milestone occasion for MMA within the Netherlands. BRAVE CF now heads to Slovenia for BRAVE CF 88 on September 28, that includes two vacant world titles on the road because the Gentle Heavyweight and Heavyweight belts will likely be up for grabs in Ljubljana.

BRAVE CF 87 Outcomes:

Light-weight: Abdisalam Kubanychbek def. Raul Tutarauli by way of unanimous choice (48×47, 49×46, 48×47)

Middleweight: Noach Blyden def. Adrian Gralak by way of TKO (knees and punches) – 4m55s – Spherical 1

Catchweight 68kg: Zabiullah Mubarez def. Nabil Haryouli by way of unanimous choice (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Middleweight: Clyde Brunswijk def. Madalin Pirvulescu by way of submission (guillotine choke) – 3m13s – Spherical 3

Gentle Heavyweight: Rasul Magomedov def. Pablo Benaion by way of TKO (punches) – 2m18s – Spherical 1

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