Rauli Tutarauli stands getting ready to historical past as he prepares for the largest bout of his skilled profession at BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD on Friday, October 3, on the Tbilisi New Sports activities Palace.
The Georgian sensation is ready to collide with Dutch veteran Pieter “The Archangel” Buist in a five-round most important occasion for the BRAVE CF Interim Light-weight World Championship.
A victory wouldn’t solely cement Tutarauli as a World Champion, but additionally make him the primary Georgian to ever seize gold underneath the BRAVE Fight Federation banner.
“That is greater than only a belt for me. If I win, I carry the satisfaction of my nation with me. Changing into the primary Georgian BRAVE CF World Champion would imply all the things — for myself, for my household, and for our nation’s future in combined martial arts,” Tutarauli stated.
Georgia has been making important waves within the all-encompassing sport, producing high-level athletes akin to Ilia “El Matador” Topuria and Guram “Georgian Viking” Kutateladze, each of whom as soon as competed in BRAVE CF earlier than ascending to superstardom.
The 33-year-old now has the prospect to etch his title alongside theirs — and achieve this in entrance of a roaring residence crowd.
The milestone turns into much more particular as BRAVE CF holds its first-ever occasion in Georgia, marking the nation because the thirty seventh nation to host a reside present for the fast-rising world promotion.
“To struggle for a World Title in entrance of my individuals, in my very own metropolis, is a once-in-a-lifetime alternative. I really feel the entire nation behind me. That motivation provides me power. I wish to make certain October 3 is remembered endlessly in Georgian MMA historical past,” Tutarauli declared.
Nonetheless, the street forward isn’t with out obstacles.
Buist, a seasoned competitor with 27 matches, has fought on a few of the sport’s grandest levels and brings a wealth of expertise into the cage.
Tutarauli is aware of he must be at his easiest to safe victory.
Overcoming Buist may additionally pave the way in which for Tutarauli to ultimately meet reigning lineal king Abdisalam Uulu “Omok” Kubanychbek as soon as once more.
The Georgian already tasted championship-level competitors when he challenged Kubanychbek at BRAVE CF 87 in September 2024, falling quick of their encounter.
A second probability at redemption, nevertheless, can solely come after dealing with the duty at hand.
“I respect Buist and all the things he has achieved on this sport. He’s harmful and skilled, however I consider that is my time. If I can beat him, it would put together me for Kubanychbek and the true crown. However first, my focus is on October 3. That evening, I’ll struggle with all the things I’ve to offer Georgia its first BRAVE CF World Champion,” Tutarauli affirmed.
With historical past, redemption, and nationwide satisfaction all on the road, Tutarauli’s date with future awaits in Tbilisi.
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