BRAVE Combat Federation’s second event in the Netherlands is set to ignite the fight world as reigning Lightweight champion Abdisalam Kubanychbek faces off against Georgian two-division champion Raul Tutarauli at BRAVE CF 87 on September 22 in Alkmaar.
This clash marks Kubanychbek's long-awaited first title defense. Initially slated to defend his title at BRAVE CF 77, the bout was downgraded to a non-title affair when challenger Lucas Martins missed weight. Despite the change, Kubanychbek showcased his dominance, securing a first-round stoppage and reinforcing his reputation as a world-class fighter.
The undefeated Kyrgyz star hasn’t lost since 2017, tearing through top-tier opponents like Kamil Magomedov, Olzhas Eskaraev, and Rolando Dy. Dubbed "The Boogeyman of BRAVE CF," Kubanychbek is one of the most feared fighters in the Lightweight division.
His challenger, Raul Tutarauli, enters the cage with a mission: to bring the BRAVE CF title to Georgia, succeeding where countrymen Ilia Topuria and Guram Kutateladze have fallen short. Tutarauli, a two-division regional champion with a 34-7 record, boasts a knockout power with 22 wins by KO, making him a formidable adversary.
BRAVE CF 87, in partnership with Enfusion’s ECE MMA, will be the organization's seventh event of the year and the second in the Netherlands. This electrifying matchup is a must-watch as part of BRAVE's 70-day world tour, spanning six countries.