Adrian Gralak is determined to make a statement as he gets ready to enter the BRAVE Combat Federation cage at BRAVE CF 87. The renowned Polish athlete is set to face Noach Blyden in the co-main event, aiming to demonstrate that his opponent is not suited for MMA.
Blyden, who gained popularity with his performance at BRAVE CF 83 earlier this year, hails from a kickboxing background and had an undefeated record in the sport before transitioning to MMA. Currently riding a four-fight winning streak in MMA, Blyden defeated Gralak's compatriot Oskar Herczyk in the co-main event of BRAVE CF 83, a victory that Gralak is keen to discredit.
“He is a kickboxer. MMA is my domain, and I aim to prove that,” stated Adrian Gralak in a recent interview.
Notably, Gralak was initially scheduled to face Blyden at BRAVE CF 83 but had to withdraw due to illness, leading to Oskar Herczyk stepping in. Blyden swiftly dispatched Herczyk in the first round, establishing himself as a standout performer for BRAVE CF this year.
On the other hand, Gralak enters the bout fresh off a first-round victory in the regional circuit. With a history in MMA dating back to 2019 and over ten fights in both amateur and professional ranks, Gralak trains among Poland's elite MMA practitioners and is anticipated to present a well-rounded skillset, posing the toughest challenge for Blyden in MMA so far.
Although Gralak could leverage his grappling expertise to counter Blyden, he also possesses the ability to engage in striking exchanges. A Taekwondo blackbelt, Gralak has secured three of his six wins via stoppages, showcasing his versatility as an MMA competitor.
Whether Gralak can deflate the buzz surrounding Blyden remains the pivotal question that will captivate fans during the BRAVE CF 87 co-main event.
BRAVE CF 87 is scheduled for September 22 in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, marking the second event for BRAVE Combat Federation in the country. The event's headline attraction will be the Lightweight title clash between Abdisalam Kubanychbek and Raul Tutarauli, presented in partnership with Enfusion’s ECE MMA.