- George Chung
- Oct 3, 2024
- 2 min read
Just days after the blockbuster success of BRAVE CF 88, BRAVE Combat Federation is back with an electrifying fight card for BRAVE CF 89. This thrilling event marks the organization's highly-anticipated return to Spain and promises an action-packed night at the Pabellon Santiago Martin in Tenerife on October 19.
Headlining the event will be a Super Welterweight Title Fight between undefeated champion Kamal Magomedov and Brazil’s Luiz Cado. Magomedov is set to defend his title for the first time, and Cado, riding a wave of a three-fight win streak, is determined to seize his moment and claim the gold. Both fighters have been on dominant runs, and with big names like Alex Lohoré and Eliezer Kubanza keeping a close watch, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The co-main event brings even more fireworks as Spanish MMA veteran Jose Sanchez fights on home soil against Ireland’s Richie Smullen, who has finished his last three opponents. With Sanchez’s experience and the roaring Spanish crowd behind him, Smullen will have to bring his A-game to leave an impact on BRAVE CF's global stage.
Up-and-coming talent will also be on display as Dutch rising star Daan Duijs makes his BRAVE CF debut after back-to-back victories. He takes on Abdelmoumen Msaate, a familiar face returning to the cage following his bout against Bantamweight champion Nkosi Ndebele.
Undefeated Dutch prospect Ilias Bulaid looks to extend his flawless record in a Featherweight clash against Anthony Riggio, a Swiss veteran who has won his last two fights. Can Riggio hand Bulaid his first-ever loss?
Spain’s own Andrea Meneses Garcia faces Italy’s Adriana Fusini in an exciting Atomweight showdown. Meanwhile, Anuar Bensayid returns to BRAVE CF to face Sino Sabzaliev after a commanding win at BRAVE CF 75.
The Bantamweight division will see Gerard Burns, undefeated in BRAVE CF, step up to challenge Brazilian prospect Santiago Paiva, who is also riding a three-fight win streak. Burns has finished both his BRAVE CF opponents in the first round, and fans are eager to see if he can continue his knockout streak in Spain.
Kicking off the night is a Lightweight bout between Oscar Mendez from Spain and Tony Sipos from Romania, with both fighters coming in hot on winning streaks.
BRAVE CF 89 will also mark the final stop of BRAVE Combat Federation’s Around The World in 70 Days tour, following successful events in China, Pakistan, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, and Slovenia.
Full Fight Card for BRAVE CF 89
Super Welterweight Title Fight: Kamal Magomedov (Russia) vs. Luiz Cado (Brazil)
Lightweight: Jose Sanchez (Spain) vs. Richie Smullen (Ireland)
Bantamweight: Daan Duijs (Netherlands) vs. Abdelmoumen Msaate (France)
Featherweight: Ilias Bulaid (Netherlands) vs. Anthony Riggio (Switzerland)
Featherweight: Anuar Bensayid (Morocco) vs. Sino Sabzaliev (Tajikistan)
Atomweight: Andrea Meneses Garcia (Spain) vs. Adriana Fusini (Italy)
Bantamweight: Santiago Paiva (Brazil) vs. Gerard Burns (Ireland)
Lightweight: Oscar Mendez (Spain) vs. Tony Sipos (Romania)
Be sure to mark your calendars for October 19—BRAVE CF 89 is set to be an unforgettable night of MMA action! Watch this space for more: www.blackbeltmag.com
