BRAVE CF 95 delivers action-packed night in Tenerife
In the main event, hometown hero Acoidan Duque defended his turf in a razor-close battle against France's Jason Ponet. Known for his ability to win in enemy territory, Ponet gave Duque everything he had, but it was Duque who edged out a split decision win, putting an end to Ponet's impressive away-day streak.
The co-main event saw a major upset as Kazakhstan's Dias off a dominant performance and solidified Zoud as a name to watch in the division.
The night also featured a potential Fight of the Year contender as Theo Bashford and Eduard Evdokimov went to war in a back-and-forth battle. Bashford survived an early knockdown and roared back to score a dramatic third-round TKO with a stunning head kick.
Yerengaipov stunned former BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Jose 'Shorty' Torres in a close fight. Yerengaipov's sharp striking and relentless pace proved enough for the judges to sway his way on Torres' long-awaited return to Flyweight.
Earlier on the card, Christian Mach delivered one of the night's most memorable performances with a second-round TKO over Spanish veteran Enrique Marín. Mach's explosive head kick followed by a barrage of strikes marked a major moment in his career.
Another standout showing came from Abdelkrim Zoud, who displayed both power and technique in his submission victory over Muslim Danaev via D'arce choke. The finish capped TKO with a stunning head kick.
Other results included Jakub Drozdowski earning a unanimous decision win over Juan Izquierdo, Ilia Qarukhnishvili outpointing Daan Duijs, and Reda Abdellaoui starting the night with a slick rear-naked choke win over Morau Gheorghe.
With BRAVE CF 95 in the books, the promotion once again proved why it is home to some of the best talent in the world. From shocking upsets to breakout performances, Tenerife witnessed a night to remember.
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