MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: Nogueira or ‘Big Nog’ is MMA royalty, as he is a two-promotion Heavyweight champion of the world. He is one of Brazil’s most celebrated sporting stars and is an early pioneer of MMA worldwide, one of the most formidable grapplers during the sport’s monumental growth period in the early 2000’s.
As well as his Jiu Jitsu pedigree, he was known for his outstanding boxing and solid chin, making him one of the sport’s most feared men. He is considered by many in the MMA community as one of the greatest Mixed Martial Artists of all time.
It will be the Brazilian legend’s first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and his appearance will only add to what is shaping up to be a monumental event for BRAVE CF. Nogueira will no doubt add some extra spice for all fans in attendance, BRAVE CF 80 is the place to be for all MMA fans.
BRAVE CF 80 will be headlined by the biggest rematch in MMA, Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres looks to defend his Bantamweight Title. He will again face Nkosi Ndebele after their spectacular first fight in August ended in a close Split Decision win for Torres. Both fighters feel they can win this fight, which makes this a must see for fight fans.
BRAVE CF 80 will also see the return of former BRAVE CF Super Welterweight Champion Jarrah Al-Silawi in the co-main event. The ‘Jordanian Lion’ will be relishing his return to the BRAVE CF Cage. This truly is an event not to be missed.
All the action will take place at Khalifa Sports City Arena on Friday 15th December at 6pm (local time in Bahrain).
