Intensity Peaks as Fighters Go Nose to Nose in BRAVE CF 74 Staredowns

07 September 2023

The stage is set for a historic night of mixed martial arts as BRAVE Combat Federation's elite fighters descended upon Nantes, France, for the ceremonial weigh-ins and staredowns ahead of BRAVE CF 74. With just over 24 hours left until the organization's inaugural event in France, the fighters provided fans with a glimpse of the intensity and excitement to come.

The ceremonial weigh-ins offered a unique blend of light-hearted moments and pockets of intense face-offs, setting the stage for a memorable evening of fights.

In the main event, former BRAVE CF Lightweight champion Lucas "Mineiro" Martins and French fighter Ylies Djiroun had a final face-off before their potential number-one contender bout. While Martins had been employing mind games in the build-up, Djiroun chose to unsettle his Brazilian opponent, refusing to make eye contact and receiving thunderous applause from the Nantes crowd.

Heavyweights Pavel "The Experiment" Dailidko and Salim El Oussaidi took a lighter approach to their face-off. Despite the significant size difference, with El Oussaidi weighing in just shy of the Heavyweight limit at 119.9kg, both fighters shared a humorous moment on stage. El Oussaidi playfully interacted with the audience, rubbing his sizable belly, creating a jovial atmosphere.

In the Bantamweight division, Ali Guliev from Azerbaijan and Serbia's Borislav Nikolic engaged in a tense stare-down. These two 135-pound contenders will battle it out in a high-stakes matchup that could catch the attention of current BRAVE CF Bantamweight champion Jose Torres. Neither fighter broke eye contact during their face-off, showcasing their determination to make an impact.

BRAVE CF 74, presented in association with leading French organization Hexagone MMA, will make history as it becomes the 29th nation to host a BRAVE CF event. This achievement solidifies BRAVE Combat Federation's status as a trailblazer in the mixed martial arts industry. The event promises to deliver an unforgettable night of action for MMA fans worldwide.