DOUALA, Cameroon, May 01, 2024 – The BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) is set to make its debut in Mauritius on May 11, with the much-anticipated BRAVE CF 82 event taking place in St. Pierre. This marks the fourth event in Africa for the company, further solidifying its position as the only global MMA promotion to host events on the continent.
The fight card for this historic event is stacked from top to bottom, featuring African stars going head-to-head with global MMA names. The event is headlined by the biggest title fight of 2024.
The main event will see a trilogy showdown between BRAVE CF Bantamweight champion Nkosi Ndebele and former champion Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres. This will be the first-ever trilogy in BRAVE CF history and the first trilogy in MMA history with each fight happening on a different continent.
In the co-main event, Zimbabwe’s Nicholas Hwende will take on the undefeated Khurshed Nazarov, who boasts a 9-0-1 record. This fight could shake up the Bantamweight division.
African superstar Eliezer Kubanza, who had a memorable 2023, hopes to start 2024 on a high note as he fights the experienced Karim Rabei in a Super Welterweight showdown. Kubanza is undefeated in his professional MMA career with all his wins coming via stoppages.
A battle of two undefeated phenoms will unfold when Ramazan Gitinov takes on Prince Lolia. Gitinov, touted as the best amateur fighter in IMMAF history, is currently undefeated in his four-fight professional MMA career, while Lolia has a similar resume with a current record of 3-0.
The card will also feature a flyweight battle between Bidzina Gavashelishvili and Luthando Biko, giving fans plenty of reasons to get excited about the event in Mauritius.
BRAVE CF 82 Full Fight Card:
- Bantamweight world championship: Nkosi Ndebele © vs Jose Torres 3
- Bantamweight: Nicholas Hwende vs Khurshed Nazarov
- Flyweight: Bidizina Gavashelishvili vs Luthando Biko
- Featherweight: Ylies Djiroun vs Ananias Mulumba
- Super Welterweight: Eliezer Kubanza vs Karim Rabei
- Lightweight: Ramazan Gitinov vs Prince Lolia
As BRAVE CF continues to lead the development of the sport in the continent, the world eagerly awaits the action set to unfold at BRAVE CF 82.
