BRAVE CF 87 delivered an unforgettable night in Alkmaar, Netherlands, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, with a series of electrifying bouts that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The action-packed event showcased rising stars and established champions, culminating in a historic main event that saw Abdisalam Uulu Kubanychbek break the infamous BRAVE CF Lightweight title curse by defending his belt in a five-round war. Here's a breakdown of each fight from this memorable night. Here are the BRAVE CF 87 Results..

Main Event:

Abdisalam Uulu Kubanychbek Retains Lightweight Title, Defeats Raul Tutarauli via Unanimous Decision

In a highly anticipated matchup, Abdisalam Uulu Kubanychbek successfully defended his BRAVE CF Lightweight title against Raul Tutarauli in a fight that lived up to the hype. Kubanychbek faced early adversity as Tutarauli's aggressive striking put him on the back foot. However, the champion showcased his resilience, mixing in takedown attempts and landing spinning backfists to keep his challenger at bay.

Tutarauli’s power was evident, especially when he rocked Kubanychbek in the third round, but Kubanychbek weathered the storm and fought back with relentless pressure in the later rounds. In the end, the judges scored it 48-47, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Kubanychbek, who remains undefeated in BRAVE CF, making history as the first Lightweight champion to defend his title.

Co-Main Event:

Noach Blyden Continues First-Round Finishing Streak, Defeats Adrian Gralak via TKO

Noach Blyden continued his destructive run in BRAVE CF, earning yet another first-round stoppage against Adrian Gralak. Gralak aimed to use his grappling to neutralize Blyden's powerful striking, but the strategy quickly fell apart. Blyden’s speed and precision overwhelmed Gralak, and a series of vicious knees landed in the final moments of the round. One knee connected flush, dropping Gralak, forcing the referee to step in at 4 minutes and 55 seconds of the first round. With this victory, Blyden notched his fifth consecutive first-round finish and solidified himself as a serious contender in the Middleweight division.

Zabiullah Mubarez Hands Nabil Haryouli First MMA Loss, Dominates in Decision Victory

Zabiullah Mubarez put on a grappling clinic in his fight against Nabil Haryouli, handing the Dutch fighter his first career MMA loss. Mubarez controlled the fight from start to finish, using his wrestling to neutralize Haryouli’s attempts at striking. A cut opened up on Haryouli’s face in the first round, and despite his efforts to battle back, Mubarez’s positional dominance led to a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).

Clyde Brunswijk Submits Madalin Pirvulescu in Dramatic Comeback

Clyde Brunswijk showcased his resilience and submission skills in his thrilling fight against Madalin Pirvulescu. After a challenging first round where Pirvulescu’s grappling gave him the edge, Brunswijk rallied back in the second, landing clean strikes that troubled the Romanian fighter. In the third round, Pirvulescu managed to secure a takedown, but Brunswijk capitalized on a scramble, locking in a guillotine choke at 3 minutes and 13 seconds of Round 3, forcing Pirvulescu to tap. The victory cemented Brunswijk’s reputation as a dangerous finisher.

Rasul Magomedov Stays Undefeated with Brutal First-Round TKO Over Pablo Benaion

In the opening bout of the night, Rasul Magomedov wasted no time, finishing Brazilian veteran Pablo Benaion in the first round. Magomedov’s relentless ground-and-pound caused a massive cut on Benaion’s head, prompting a quick referee stoppage at 2 minutes and 18 seconds. With this win, Magomedov extended his unbeaten streak and continues to look like a force to be reckoned with in the Light Heavyweight division.

A Night to Remember in Alkmaar

BRAVE CF 87 once again demonstrated why the promotion is one of the most exciting organizations in MMA today. From Kubanychbek’s historic Lightweight title defense to the emergence of future contenders like Blyden and Magomedov, fans were treated to a night filled with action, drama, and unforgettable finishes. As the dust settles in Alkmaar, all eyes turn to Slovenia, where BRAVE CF 88 will feature two vacant world titles on the line on September 28.

Full BRAVE CF 87 Results

• Lightweight Title Fight: Abdisalam Uulu Kubanychbek def. Raul Tutarauli via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)

• Middleweight: Noach Blyden def. Adrian Gralak via TKO (knees and punches) - 4m55s - Round 1

• Catchweight (68kg): Zabiullah Mubarez def. Nabil Haryouli via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

• Middleweight: Clyde Brunswijk def. Madalin Pirvulescu via submission (guillotine choke) - 3m13s - Round 3

• Light Heavyweight: Rasul Magomedov def. Pablo Benaion via TKO (punches) - 2m18s - Round 1

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