BRAVE CF 89 delivered on its promise of historic action, leaving fans in Tenerife, Spain, and around the world buzzing. Partnering with local promotion Fight2One, the event at Pabellon Santiago Martin was headlined by the first-ever MMA World Title fight on Spanish soil. BRAVE CF Super Welterweight champion Kamal Magomedov defended his belt against Brazilian contender Luiz Cado in an explosive main event that ended in controversy.
In a stunning twist, Luiz Cado became the new BRAVE CF Super Welterweight champion after Kamal Magomedov was disqualified for illegal strikes. The drama unfolded in the second round when Magomedov delivered elbows to the back of Cado's head, leading the referee to call the fight and award Cado the win. The Brazilian standout’s victory makes him the sixth Brazilian to hold a BRAVE CF title, while Magomedov suffered the first defeat of his career.
Here are the Results of BRAVE CF 89
Main Event Highlights: Super Welterweight Title Fight: Luiz Cado def. Kamal Magomedov via disqualification (illegal elbows) - Round 2
The co-main event saw Ireland’s Richie Smullen waste no time in dispatching Spanish veteran Jose Sanchez. Smullen locked in a guillotine choke just 29 seconds into the fight, securing the fastest finish of the night and silencing the home crowd.
Co-Main Event Results: Lightweight: Richie Smullen def. Jose Sanchez via submission (guillotine choke) - 29s - Round 1
Former kickboxing champion Ilias Bulaid extended his undefeated MMA streak with a first-round TKO over Anthony Riggio, finishing the fight with a brutal leg kick after controlling the action with precise strikes and elbows.
Additional BRAVE CF 89 Results:
Featherweight: Ilias Bulaid def. Anthony Riggio via TKO (leg kicks) - 4m01s - Round 1
Featherweight: Anuar Bensayiid def. Sino Sabzaliev via TKO (leg kicks & punches) - 2m52s - Round 3
Atomweight: Andrea Meneses Garcia def. Adriana Fusini via submission (rear-naked choke) - 2m06s - Round 2
Bantamweight: Gerard Burns def. Santiago Paiva via unanimous decision (3x 30-27)
Lightweight: Oscar Mendez def. Tony Sipos via unanimous decision (3x 30-27)
Anuar Bensayiid and Sino Sabzaliev delivered a potential Fight of the Year contender, with Bensayiid’s relentless leg kicks proving too much for his Tajikistani opponent. Bensayiid eventually secured a TKO in the third round after a back-and-forth war.
In the sole women’s fight, Andrea Meneses Garcia snapped her two-fight winless streak by submitting Adriana Fusini in the second round via rear-naked choke. The victory marked a major career milestone for Garcia.
Gerard Burns extended his winning streak to five in a dominant performance over Santiago Paiva, showcasing his skill in both striking and grappling.
BRAVE CF 89 marked the end of BRAVE CF’s "Around the World in 70 Days" tour, which visited countries like China, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. Next up is BRAVE CF 90, set to take place in Austria on November 23, marking another milestone for the promotion as it continues to expand globally.
Don’t miss out on the action as BRAVE CF continues to push the boundaries of MMA with events across the world!