BRAVE CF 73 Results: Jose Torres crowned BRAVE Bantamweight champion

The recently concluded BRAVE CF 73 fight card proved to be a heartfelt homage to Colombia's passionate fighting spirit, as sixteen valiant warriors graced the stage in Bogota, delivering an unforgettable night of MMA action.

Taking centre stage at the Coliseo El Salitre, a constellation of stars from across the globe, hailing from the USA, South Africa, Colombia, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Peru, and Ecuador, showcased their prowess on the distinguished platform of the BRAVE Pan-American Combat Week.

With the collaboration of the Latin Fighter Championship, BRAVE CF 73 illuminated the Bogota night sky with an impressive array of five stoppages in eight bouts. The evening bore witness to the emergence of new contenders and culminated in the crowning of the BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight champion.

Jose Torres wins the Bantamweight Gold

In the main event, USA's Jose Torres triumphed over South Africa's Nkosi Ndebele through a closely contested split decision, capturing the title in a thrilling fashion.

The battle's initial rounds saw Ndebele's strategic teep-like kicks, midsection knees, and inside leg strikes setting the tempo. The South African capitalized on his striking prowess and reach advantage, leaving a mark with his clinch knees. Torres responded with well-executed hip tosses but struggled to secure dominance.

As the fight progressed, Torres recognized the need to alter his approach. The second round witnessed a determined Torres closing the gap, skillfully countering Ndebele's reach advantage. Leveraging angles and leg kicks, Torres sought to weaken Ndebele's lead leg, pivotal for his striking game.

Round three presented a gripping clinch battle, with Torres showcasing his wrestling prowess, punctuated by an attempted guillotine choke. In a pivotal moment, Ndebele, instead of returning to his striking dominance, transitioned to grappling exchanges. Torres demonstrated his grappling finesse, transitioning through Kimura attempts to an armbar. The relentless clinch and grappling efforts propelled Torres' favor in the judges' assessment.

The subsequent rounds saw Torres diligently working on Ndebele's lead leg, countering his opponent's strikes with strategic manoeuvres. The culmination of the fight saw Ndebele's takedown attempt countered, leaving Torres in control, relentlessly pursuing a last-minute armbar submission.

In the aftermath of his triumph, Torres expressed his gratitude to BRAVE Combat Federation and recounted his journey from adversity to victory. "This was truly a phenomenal fight, and I am excited to see what is next," rejoiced the newly crowned Bantamweight champion.

Flavio Queiroz gets the win

The co-main event witnessed the ascent of a new Flyweight contender, as Brazil's Flavio de Queiroz secured victory with a first-round knockout against USA's Zach Makovsky. De Queiroz's strategic footwork and range neutralized Makovsky's wrestling endeavors, paving the way for a well-executed knockout.

Further on the card, Brazil's Luis Cado emerged as a Super Welterweight contender, defeating compatriot Willker Lemos via a compelling first-round submission. Cado's powerful striking and calculated leg kicks paved the way for a suffocating guillotine choke, clinching a dominant victory.

Other results

Colombia's own Eduardo Mora made an indelible mark by securing a first-round knockout against Trinidad and Tobago's Keron Bourne in their Bantamweight clash. Mora displayed a relentless combination of strikes, highlighted by a spinning back elbow and overhand right, ultimately forcing the referee's intervention.

In a fight that ended with a disqualification, Colombia's Andres Gomez marred his BRAVE CF debut by landing illegal strikes on a grounded opponent. Mauricio Otalora's Welterweight bout with El Salvador's Carlos Belloso delivered an exhilarating showdown, with Otalora securing victory via unanimous decision.

Ecuador's Diego Morillo and Colombia's Gabriel Bula initiated the action-packed night with a stand-up battle that culminated in Morillo's second-round knockout victory.

As the dust settles from BRAVE CF 73, the anticipation shifts to the upcoming event in Nantes on September 7. BRAVE Combat Federation's debut in France, in partnership with Hexagone MMA, marks a milestone, extending its reach to 29 countries in just under seven years of operations—a remarkable feat within the MMA industry.

BRAVE CF 73  Results:

Main Card

• Bantamweight World Title: Jose Torres (USA) def. Nkosi Ndebele (South Africa) via split decision (49-45, 48-47, 49-47).
• Flyweight: Flavio De Queiroz (Brazil) def. Zach Makovsky (USA) via KO at 2m3s - Round 1.
• Super Welterweight: Luis Cado (Brazil) def. Willker Lemos (Brazil) via submission (guillotine choke) at 2m43s - Round 1.
• Bantamweight: Eduardo Mora (Colombia) def. Keron Bourne (Trinidad and Tobago) via KO at 1m18s - Round 1.

Preliminary Card

• Featherweight: Jefferson Gomez (Colombia) def. Andres Gómez (Colombia) via disqualification (illegal knees) at 4m05s of the second round.
• Welterweight: Mauricio Otalora (Colombia) def. Carlos Belloso (El Salvador) via unanimous decision (29-27 29-27 29-28).
• Flyweight: Edgar Torres (Peru) def. Carlos Toro (Colombia) via TKO (strikes) at 1m16s - Round 2.
• Lightweight: Diego Morillo (Ecuador) def. Gabriel Bula (Colombia) via KO (head kick) at 3m40s - Round 2.

What are your thoughts on the event? Let us know in the comments below.

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