BRAVE Combat Federation has announced the full fight card for BRAVE CF 84, showcasing top talent from China against international superstars including a set of Team BRAVE CF vs Team YFU bouts.
The event, held in association with leading Chinese organization YFU will take place in Zhengzhou on August 9 and marks BRAVE CF's debut in China, headlined by a crucial Flyweight clash between Bidzina Gavashelishvili and Erasyl Shukataev, pivotal for the Flyweight division which is yet to crown the inaugural champion. The main event will be the only fight on the card not featuring a BRAVE CF vs. YFU matchup.
The co-main event will see Borislav Nikolic returning for his fifth fight with BRAVE CF, facing Chinese rising star Eqiyuebu, who’s on a four-fight winning streak. Nikolic has the opportunity to make his case for a world title shot, but will have to overcome the challenge posed by Eqiyuebu, one of the top names, pound-for-pound, on the YFU roster.
Arab superstar Izzeddine Al Derbani aims to recover from his recent loss against Dean Garnett by battling the experienced Huyixibai Chuhayifu, who is also seeking a return to victory.
Brice Picaud returns to BRAVE CF after a three-year hiatus, riding a two-fight winning streak. He will compete against Qinghe Zhang, who hopes to make a strong global impression with his four-fight winning streak.
Former Interim Lightweight title contender Olzhas Eskaraev continues his quest for a title shot and a rematch against Abdisalam Kubanychbek by facing Wushu standout Zehao Zhang.
Lauded as the future of Bahraini MMA, young Mohamed Alsameea will look to continue his rise against China’s Yang Weiqiang at Flyweight, while top prospects Peng Zhengwen and Aivaz Aidinov will clash in a Catchweight bout to open the card.
BRAVE CF 84 Fight Card
Flyweight
Bidzina Gavashelishvili vs. Erasyl Shukataev
Team YFU vs Team BRAVE CF
Bantamweight
Eqiyuebu vs. Borislav Nikolic
Featherweight
Huyixibai Chuhayifu vs. Izzeddine Al Debani
Bantamweight
Qinghe Zhang vs. Brice Picaud
Lightweight
Zehao Zhang vs. Olzhas Eskaraev
Flyweight
Yang Weiqiang vs. Mohamed Alsameea
Catchweight 64.5Kgs
Peng Zhengwen vs. Aivaz Aidinov