BRAVE CF lands for the first time in the Netherlands on May 25, in association with Enfusion’s ECE MMA. The Netherlands becomes the 14th nation in Europe to host BRAVE CF. BRAVE CF 83 turns the Netherlands into the 32nd country to host an event extending the organization’s world record. The main event will see a Super Welterweight showdown as former champion Marcin Bandel faces Alex Lohoré.
In the co-main event, Noach Blyden will take on Oskar Herczyk. Also, the Moroccan Muay Thai legend, Youssef Boughanem makes his BRAVE CF debut against Saad Ouijar. BRAVE CF previously held 24 events across Europe. Spanning Northern Ireland, England, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Russia, Belarus, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Germany, France, and Spain, BRAVE CF covered top MMA hotspots of the continent.
Main event with title implications
The main event of BRAVE CF 83 will see a Super Welterweight clash between Marcin Bandel and Alex Lohoré. A former Super Welterweight champion, Bandel returns after his title loss to current champion Kamal Magomedov at BRAVE CF 77. A five-time MMA champion outside of BRAVE CF, Lohoré will be eager to showcase his championship calibre when he goes up against a former champion. Champion Kamal Magomedov will be keeping a close eye as it could determine the future of the Super Welterweight division.
Youssef Boughanem enters the BRAVE CF cage
The biggest name in Kickboxing is set to enter the BRAVE CF at BRAVE CF 83. Youssef Boughanem has won almost all the titles in kickboxing and Muay Thai before signing with BRAVE CF. He made his MMA debut earlier this year with a knockout win. Boughanem will be looking to dominate the most global MMA organization in the world. His entry into BRAVE CF takes place in the same nation he started his Muay Thai legacy. Youssef will be taking on Anando Amoksi raising the stakes for the fight.
The combination of Kickboxing and MMA
The roots of combat sports run deep in the Netherlands. Known for its rich history in kickboxing, the country will witness a new dawn in combat sports with BRAVE CF 83. Held in association with Enfusion’s ECE MMA, BRAVE CF 83 is a major milestone for MMA in the nation.
Below you can find out a list of broadcasters and where to watch the MMA fight night live tonight.
BRAVE CF 83: Bandel vs Lohoré
- Where: Alkmaar, Netherlands
- When: Saturday, May 25th
- Start time: 6:30 PM (GMT)
Where to watch:
- BRAVE CF TV App, Youtube.com/bravemmaf – Worldwide (except for Russia, France, Belgium and Netherlands)
- DAZN – Worldwide except for Russia and exclusive for France, Belgium, and Netherlands
- OKKO Sport – exclusive for Russia
- Unbeaten – USA, Canada, United Kingdom
- JIO TV – India
- StarTimes – Africa
- VOYO – Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Serbia
- SPORT+ – Kazakhstan
- VIDIO – Indonesia
- ARENA Sport – Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Slovenia, Croatia & North Macedonia
- Bahrain TV – Bahrain, MENA
- AirTel TV – Africa
- NEW WORLD TV – French-speaking Africa
- Sport+ – Kazakhstan
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.
