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As only global organization to host events in Pakistan, BRAVE CF will bring the future and present of MMA on August 18
Aug 12, 2024
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BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Pakistan on August 18 for BRAVE CF 85, held as part of the BRAVE International Combat Week and the event is all set to feature the next generation of International MMA superstars.
The first visit of BRAVE Combat Federation to Pakistan happened back in 2018 when BRAVE CF landed in Lahore for BRAVE CF 17, in turn, becoming the first international MMA organisation to host an event in the nation.
The event saw a stacked card featuring international superstars like Abdoul Abdouraguimov, JP Buys, Gamzat Magomedov and Jeremy Pacatiw when top MMA talent from Pakistan like Abbas Khan, Uloomi Karim, Zia Mashwani and Mehmosh Raza were also featured on the card.
Now, as the organization returns for BRAVE CF 85 on August 18, the BRAVE CF matchmakers have left no stones unturned to deliver a card that can stand above BRAVE CF 17.
BRAVE CF 85 will feature the next generation of MMA superstars on display with the likes of Omar Solomanov, Rauan Bekbolat, Eliezer Kubanza, Murad Guseinov and Mojtaba Nasiri among others landing in Pakistan to put on a show for people in Pakistan and around the world.
The fight card will be headlined by a pivotal Featherweight bout between Omar Solomanov and Rauan Bekbolat, two Featherweights enjoying their peak. Both fighters are coming in with winning streaks and the fight will decide who moves forwards as the next challenger in the division.
African star Eliezer Kubanza, known for his viral knockouts, will aim to maintain his undefeated record against former Kyrgyz armed forces veteran Salamat Orozakunov. The card also features Kazakh wrestling medallist Bagylan Zahakansha, undefeated Bahraini fighter Murad Guseinov, and Iranian prospect Mojtaba Nasiri, highlighting BRAVE CF's commitment to bringing top global talent to Pakistan.
Adding to the excitement is the historic sporting rivalry between India and Pakistan, taking place on Pakistani soil for the first time. Indian MMA veterans Bharat Khandare and Srikant Sekhar will defend their nation's honour against Zia Mashwani and Rizwan Ali, respectively, with the bout between Rizwan Ali and Srikant Sekhar serving as the co-main event.
Pakistani fighter Abbas Khan, considered the nation's best, will also return at the event. Abbas, who fought in BRAVE CF’s inaugural event in Pakistan, will be joined by fellow Pakistani fighters Aqib Awan and Ismail Khan, as they aim to make their country proud.
With a lineup featuring future global superstars, top Pakistani MMA talent, and a historic sporting rivalry, BRAVE CF 85 promises to be a must-watch event for MMA fans worldwide.
BRAVE CF 85 will be the fifth event of the year for BRAVE Combat Federation and will follow BRAVE CF 84 in China where BRAVE Combat Federation extended its own record of being the most hosted MMA organization globally with China becoming the 33rd host nation.
