BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) is set to make history in Africa once again by hosting its first-ever event in Mauritius on May 11th, 2024. BRAVE CF 82 will take place in St. Pierre, marking the organization’s fourth event on the African continent and solidifying its position as the only global MMA promotion to consistently host events in Africa.
Stacked Fight Card Features Global Stars and Local Heroes
The highly anticipated event boasts a stacked fight card featuring a thrilling mix of African rising stars and established international MMA names. The main event promises to be an epic clash, with the BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship on the line in a trilogy fight for the ages.
Ndebele vs. Torres: First-Ever Trilogy on Three Continents
Current BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion Nkosi Ndebele (7-2) will defend his title against his arch-rival, former champion Jose “Shorty” Torres (record to be added). This highly anticipated trilogy bout marks a historic moment for BRAVE CF, being the first-ever trilogy fight in the promotion’s history. Additionally, it will be the first MMA trilogy to take place on three different continents, adding another layer of intrigue to this highly personal rivalry.
Hwende Seeks Title Shot in Co-main Event
The co-main event features a sizzling Bantamweight clash between Zimbabwe’s undefeated prospect Nicholas Hwende (7-1) and the unbeaten Khurshed Nazarov (9-0-1). A dominant win for Nazarov could shake up the division and propel him towards a title shot.
Undefeated Stars Collide
The future of MMA is on display as undefeated phenoms Ramazan Gitinov (4-0) and Prince Lolia (3-0) go head-to-head in a battle of promising prospects. Gitinov, touted as the best amateur fighter in IMMAF history, will look to maintain his perfect record against the equally impressive Lolia.
Complete Fight Card and More Information
BRAVE CF 82 Full Fight Card
Bantamweight world championship: Nkosi Ndebele (c) vs Jose Torres 3
Bantamweight: Nicholas Hwende vs Khurshed Nazarov
Flyweight: Bidizina Gavashelishvili vs Luthando Biko
Featherweight: Ylies Djiroun vs Ananias Mulumba
Super Welterweight: Eliezer Kubanza vs Karim Rabei
Lightweight: Ramazan Gitinov vs Prince Lolia
This press release provides a glimpse into the exciting matchups fans can expect at BRAVE CF 82. Additional fight announcements and information about the full fight card can be found on the BRAVE CF website (https://bravecf.com/).
Don’t miss BRAVE CF 82 as the promotion continues to be a driving force in the development of MMA across Africa!
About the author
Hari Bhagirath is the former Chief Creative Officer at BRAVE Combat Federation. Currently, he heads Strategic Relations and Financial Communication for a major Fortune 100 organization. He is also the co-founder of Totem Capital, a private wealth management initiative.
