- George Chung
- Dec 5, 2023
- 2 min read
The 77th edition of BRAVE® Combat Federation, held on December 5th at Khalifa Sports City in Bahrain, was a night of intense competition and exhilarating victories.
The event, part of BRAVE International Combat Week 2023, featured seven captivating fights that left the audience on the edge of their seats.
Here's a detailed breakdown and results of BRAVE CF 77, a night of major showdowns:
Main Event: Lightweight Showdown
Abdisalam Uulu Kubanychbek vs. Lucas Martins
Kubanychbek defeats Martins by TKO (Round 1, 03:39) . Kubanychbek's remarkable double-leg takedown and subsequent rear naked choke showcased his dominance. His impressive victory was marked by technical prowess and strategic superiority.
Co-Main Event: Super Welterweight World Championship
Kamal Magomedov vs. Marcin Bandel
Magomedov defeats Bandel by TKO (Round 2, 04:28). In a stunning upset, Magomedov's powerful counters and devastating punches earned him a technical knockout, crowning him the new Super Welterweight Champion and marking a significant shift in the division.
Heavyweight Bout
Haris Aksalic vs. Eid Amer
Aksalic defeats Amer by TKO (Round 1, 01:27). Aksalic's overwhelming power and relentless strikes resulted in a swift victory, setting a tone of dominance for his future in the heavyweight division.
Bantamweight Clash
Nicholas Hwende vs. Mutolibsho Akobirov
Hwende defeats Akobirov by unanimous decision. Hwende displayed resilience and tactical brilliance, overcoming Akobirov's initial dominance and grappling skills to secure a unanimous decision victory.
Featherweight Bout
Adilet Nurmatov vs. Nikolay Samusev
Nurmatov defeats Samusev by stoppage (injury) in Round 2 (00:06). Nurmatov's grappling superiority was evident, leading to a stoppage due to Samusev's injury. This victory has set Nurmatov's path towards the featherweight world championship.
Flyweight Bout
Vitalii Yakymenko vs. Maysara Mohammed
Yakymenko defeats Mohammed by submission (RNC) in Round 1 (02:10). Yakymenko's grappling dominance was on full display, handing Mohammed his first professional loss with a skillful rear naked choke.
Lightweight Bout
Olzhas Eskaraev vs. Ruslan Tedeev
Eskaraev defeats Tedeev by submission (RNC) in Round 2 (04:28). Eskaraev's strategy of constant pressure and takedowns paid off, culminating in a rear naked choke victory over Tedeev.
