Ismail Naurdiev Prepares for BRAVE CF 81 Comeback Showdown

19 March 2024

BRAVE CF's Super Welterweight division is about to witness a long-awaited return as Ismail Naurdiev gears up to re-enter the arena at BRAVE CF 81, eyeing another shot at the world title. After two unsuccessful attempts at the 175-pound crown, Naurdiev has undergone a transformation, testing his skills in the Middleweight category. Now, he's poised to reclaim his original weight class in pursuit of the elusive belt.

Set to square off against Brazil’s Luiz Cado in the co-main event of BRAVE CF 81, fight enthusiasts anticipate an electrifying clash destined for Fight of The Night accolades. Both Naurdiev and Cado boast striking prowess, promising a spectacle that resonates with fans worldwide.

In the lead-up to the showdown, Luiz Cado has ignited sparks with verbal jabs, asserting his intent to force Naurdiev into submission. Questioning Naurdiev's resolve, Cado predicts victory, positioning the bout as a potential number-one contender's showdown for Kamal Magomedov's world title. However, ‘The Austrian Wonderboy’ remains undeterred by Cado's boasts, brushing off insinuations of surrender with seasoned composure.

Naurdiev quipped, “No pressure, nothing because, obviously, the opponents that he had, they were different. They were not on my level. I had much crazier fighters, opponents than him. I had a lot of tough fighters in my career, that’s why nothing surprises me anymore.”

Confident in his abilities, Naurdiev anticipates an exhilarating stand-up battle against Cado, acknowledging his opponent's resilience while asserting his own toughness hailing from Chechnya.

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“I am looking forward to this fight. I think he also likes to fight in standup so it's going to be a good fight. Also of course he is tough, he is a very tough guy, he is from Brazil so almost every Brazilian guy is tough but I am from Chechnya, I’m tough too,” he affirmed.