TDT | Manama
Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Slovenian Olympian and national boxing champion Haris Aksaric is set to make his professional MMA debut at BRAVE CF 77 on December 5, 2023 at Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town, Bahrain.
When Slovenia’s national hero landed in Bahrain, he was deeply impressed by the Kingdom’s rich culture, especially its strong Islamic values and well-maintained mosques spread throughout the country.
“I am honored to begin my professional mixed martial arts career in a Muslim country,” Aksaric said. “It is a blessing to fight in a land that upholds Islamic values, and here I feel a sense of belonging and serenity. When I hear the sound of azan (call to prayer), I am filled with positive energy and determination.
The BRAVE CF 77 is more than just competition for me. It’s a life changing experience. ” Aksaric is a fearsome heavyweight known for his brutal strength and striking prowess, often compared to boxing legend Mike Tyson, earning him the nickname “White Tyson.”
He hopes to showcase his skills against the Egyptian K1 and kickboxing champion, who boasts an impressive record of 21 stoppage wins in kickboxing. “I am extremely grateful for the warm hospitality and rich culture I experienced in Bahrain,” Aksarich said.
“I am fascinated by the history and traditions of the kingdom and am determined to explore them further. I promise to do my best for my fans and make a memorable debut with BRAVE CF 77. BRAVE CF 77 features an attractive mix of established superstars and up-and-coming players, and will compete in 10 countries including Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, Poland, Russia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Tajikistan, and Slovenia. Introducing the athletes of
Two world titles will be defended during the event, with the main event featuring a lightweight title showdown between reigning champion Abdisalam Ur Kubanichbek of Kyrgyzstan and the fearsome Lucas Martins of Brazil.
The co-main event will feature a super welterweight world championship bout between reigning champion Marcin Bandel and Kamal Magomedov. Of the 12 fighters added to the show, five hold undefeated BRAVE CF records: Abdisalam Kubanichbek, Marcin Bander, Kamal Magomedov, Maysala Mohamed and Vitaliy Yakimenko.
With 70% of fighters on impressive winning streaks, BRAVE CF 77 marks the eighth time in the promotion’s history that two or more world titles will be on the line during the same event.