BRAVE CF 81: Pavel Dailidko has his eyes on the BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Title

LockerRoom Team

01 Apr 2024

Pavel Dailidko is on a mission to carve his name into the annals of BRAVE Combat Federation history as the inaugural BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Champion.

Hailing from a prestigious training camp that houses renowned figures like Tom Aspinall, Phil De Fries, and British strongman Eddie Hall, Dailidko is currently basking in the glow of a three-fight winning streak within the esteemed MMA organization.

His next bout is slated for BRAVE CF 81, where he will square off against promotional debutant Valdrin Istrefi in a highly anticipated Heavyweight clash. With the unclaimed Heavyweight World Title looming on the horizon, Dailidko is laser-focused on seizing the championship belt.

Confident in his abilities, Dailidko asserts himself as the premier heavyweight in BRAVE CF, fueled by the successes of his teammates Aspinall and Phil De Fries, who reign as Heavyweight champions in other MMA promotions. Determined to etch his own legacy within BRAVE CF, Dailidko is hungry for championship gold.

"I thought this fight would be for the title, you know. I have done a lot last year and I deserve this title shot. Now, it’s about going out there and proving that my next fight should definitely be for the title," he affirmed.

Dailidko's journey in BRAVE CF commenced in 2022 at BRAVE CF 65, where he faced Shamil Gaziev in his promotional debut. Despite a setback with a second-round defeat, Dailidko used the experience as fuel to propel himself forward.

Six months later, at BRAVE CF 70, Dailidko showcased his resilience with a first-round knockout victory over Luka Podkrajsek. This marked the beginning of an impressive streak, culminating in two more first-round finishes against Salim El Ouassaidi and Janos Csukas, respectively, solidifying his status as the first fighter to secure three consecutive knockout wins in BRAVE Combat Federation.

While Dailidko anticipated a title shot following his stellar performances, he faces one final obstacle on his journey to championship glory: Valdrin Istrefi. With the championship belt within reach, Dailidko is poised to seize the moment and etch his name in MMA history.