Tbilisi, Georgia: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, has announced the complete lineup for BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD, set to ignite the Tbilisi New Sports Palace on Friday, October 3.
The blockbuster card stands as the crown jewel of the fifth edition of BRAVE International Combat Week (BICW), staged in partnership with the Georgian Fighting Championship (GFC). With this milestone, Georgia proudly becomes the 37th nation to host a BRAVE CF live event, solidifying the promotion’s unmatched reach across continents.
Fans can expect ten electrifying bouts, featuring homegrown warriors colliding with international standouts in a festival of national pride, global rivalry, and world-class combat sports.
Topping the bill is a high-stakes showdown for the BRAVE CF Interim Lightweight World Championship, as Georgia’s own and No. 1-ranked contender Rauli Tutarauli looks to capture glory on home soil against Dutch powerhouse Pieter “The Archangel” Buist, paving the way for a night of history-making drama.
Also fueling the excitement is a pivotal bantamweight contest between local sensation Lasha Abramishvili and dangerous contender Khurshed “Good Boy” Nazarov of Tajikistan, with the winner putting himself in prime position to challenge reigning BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolic.
In another must-watch clash, Pakistan’s Ismail “The Volcano” Khan, the nation’s first-ever IMMAF World Medalist, faces Azerbaijan’s Elmir Jafarov in a bout that symbolizes the trailblazing pathway from IMMAF’s amateur ranks to BRAVE CF’s bright lights.
The card also features the long-awaited MMA debut of Olympic judoka and Georgian national hero Beka Gviniashvili, whose arrival adds immense pride and anticipation for the home crowd. Meanwhile, Bulgarian prospect Nikolay Atanasov makes his BRAVE CF debut — an athlete once hailed by highly touted flyweight sensation Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev as one of his toughest amateur challenges.
With global stars, rising prospects, and national icons all converging under one roof, BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD promises to be a defining chapter in both Georgian MMA history and BRAVE’s international journey.
BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD
Tbilisi, Georgia
Friday, October 3
BRAVE CF Interim Lightweight World Championship
(1) Raul Tutarauli vs. Pieter Buist
Bantamweight Bout
Vazha Tsiptauri vs. Amir Malekpour
Bantamweight Bout
Lasha Abramishvili vs. (3) Khurshed Nazarov
Middleweight Bout
Mukhrani Narsavidze vs. Gheorghe Gritko
Featherweight Bout
Luka Giorgadze vs. Reymond Jowett
59.5-KG Catchweight Bout
Ismail Khan vs. Elmir Jafarov
Featherweight Bout
Dimitri Bolkvadze vs. Timur Kuanysh
Middleweight Bout
Beka Ghviniashvili vs. Farid Mirzabekov
Flyweight Bout
Borena Tsertsvadze vs. Khanim Bashirova
Lightweight Bout
Badri Focxverashvili vs. Levy Carriel
Flyweight Bout
Nikolay Atanasov vs. Adigozel Guliyev
*Note: Fights and bout order subject to change.
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ABOUT BRAVE COMBAT FEDERATION
BRAVE Combat Federation, founded in 2016, is the fastest-growing MMA organization globally, dedicated to transforming mixed martial arts from an event-driven business into a comprehensive sports ecosystem. With a vision to provide fighters worldwide a platform to showcase their talents, BRAVE CF has hosted 100+ events across a record-breaking 38 countries.
The organization boasts the world’s largest MMA development program, featuring over 800 fighters from 90+ nations, supporting athletes from grassroots to professional stardom. BRAVE CF actively supports efforts for SportsAccord recognition and potential Olympic inclusion of MMA.
ABOUT GEORGIAN FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Georgian Fighting Championship (GFC) is the leading mixed martial arts promotion based in Georgia, dedicated to developing and showcasing homegrown talent. Serving as a professional platform for local fighters, GFC provides athletes with the opportunity to compete in organized, high-level events that highlight the discipline and excitement of MMA. With its commitment to nurturing the next generation of fighters, GFC plays a key role in the growth of the sport within Georgia and the wider Caucasus region.
