Brave CF’s newest signing has his first assignment, with Alex Lohore set to make his debut in the main event as the promotion makes its debut in the Netherlands on May 25.
Brave CF 83 in Alkmaar will see the Bahrain-based promotion continue its international outreach with a super-welterweight scrap between new signing Lohore and former champion Marcin Bandel in the headline bout.
Both men have their sights set on the promotion’s 175-pound title, with Bandel looking to work his way back to the title, and a potential rematch with the man who dethroned him, current champion Kamal Magomedov.
But standing in his way is former Oktagon, Cage Warriors and BAMMA star Lohore, who has competed at the top level across Europe. The Frenchman, who lives and trains in England at Great Britain Top Team, will relish the chance to compete at super-welterweight, and has already put the division on notice with a video showing him “digging a grave” for his upcoming opponents.
“Da Killa King’s” promotional debut tops a bout card that will also feature kickboxer-turned-MMA fighter Nabil “Tyson” Haryouli, who has finished all five of his pro MMA fights so far. He’ll take on Zabiullah Mubarez in a featherweight co-main event matchup.
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