BRAVE CF 85 Results: Rauan Bekbolat pulls off huge upset, Pakistani fighters triumph against Indian fighters

LockerRoom Team

31 Aug 2024

BRAVE Combat Federation made a historic return to Pakistan on Sunday night with BRAVE CF 85, marking the first-ever India vs. Pakistan MMA fights on Pakistani soil. The event delivered unforgettable moments and groundbreaking results, showcasing the fierce rivalry between the two nations.

Featherweight Main Event: Rauan Bekbolat's Stunning Victory

In the Featherweight main event, Kazakhstan’s Rauan Bekbolat pulled off a major upset by submitting Omar Solomanov in the third round. Bekbolat’s victory ended Solomanov's impressive 11-fight winning streak. Utilizing a guillotine choke, Bekbolat secured the win and extended his own winning streak to five fights, earning him the number one contender spot in the Featherweight division.

India vs. Pakistan Showdown: Rizwan Ali Triumphs Over Srikant Sekhar

The co-main event featured an intense India vs. Pakistan bout between Srikant Sekhar and Rizwan Ali. Sekhar dominated the early rounds with top position, while Ali made notable attempts with strikes and submissions from the bottom. In the third round, Ali’s powerful right hand dropped Sekhar, leading to his victory. Sekhar was carried out on a stretcher as Ali celebrated his hard-fought win inside the cage.

Eliezer Kubanza's Impressive Knockout Streak

Eliezer Kubanza continued his dominance with a third consecutive first-round finish, knocking out Salamat Orozakunov with heavy punches. Kubanza, now undefeated with a record of 6-0, expressed his interest in facing Alex Lohoré in his next bout.

Historic India vs. Pakistan Fight: Zia Mashwani Submits Bharat Khandare

In another historic moment, Zia Mashwani secured a submission victory over Indian MMA veteran Bharat Khandare in the first round. Mashwani’s aggressive approach and quick triangle choke earned him a significant place in MMA history.

Ismail Khan's Strong Debut and Future Aspirations

Ismail Khan made a notable debut by submitting Kazakh World Wrestling Championship medallist Bagylan Zahakansha in the second round. Khan expressed his desire for an India vs. Pakistan matchup in his next BRAVE CF fight.

Notable Performances and Debuts

• Lasha Abramishvili impressed with a second-round stoppage of Muhammad Idrisov.
• Marwin Quirante delivered a spectacular front kick knockout against Pakistan’s Aqib Awan.
• Abbas Khan returned with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Adham Mohamed.
• Murad Guseinov maintained his undefeated streak with a first-round TKO of Ruslan Serikpulov.
• Mojtaba Nasiri made history by securing the first-ever Von Flue choke in BRAVE CF, submitting Yuki Angdembe, the first Nepalese fighter in the promotion.

BRAVE CF 85 was the organization’s fifth event of the year, following successful shows in Slovenia, Mauritius, the Netherlands, and China. The next event, BRAVE CF 86, is scheduled for August 24 in Bulgaria, promising to continue the excitement and global reach of BRAVE Combat Federation.