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BRAVE Combat Federation, the most global mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world, is set to make its debut in the Netherlands as well as its much anticipated return to Germany this year. The organization will partner with world-class Enfusion through its ECE MMA brand to host two co-promoted events on May 25, 2024 in Alkmaar, one of the main cities in the Netherlands, and on October 12, 2024 in Essen, the second largest city in the German region of Ruhr valley.
The Netherlands will follow Northern Ireland, England, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Russia, Belarus, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Germany, France, and Spain as BRAVE CF homes in Europe, making it the most hosted combat sports organization in the continent. No other organization in global MMA has hosted events in 14 European countries or more. While the Netherlands has a long and rich history in combat sports which is mainly through kickboxing, mixed martial arts is still on the way up. As a breeding ground for some of the top martial artists in Europe, the Netherlands is primed to become an MMA hotbed of talents and BRAVE CF, in association with ECE MMA, is eager to provide them with the global opportunities they deserve, not just through hosting events, but also helping create a true ecosystem for the sport.
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On the other hand, both BRAVE CF and Enfusion have a long history with Germany with the former having hosted two events in previous years: BRAVE CF 61, which took place in Bonn and BRAVE CF 68, hosted in Dusseldorf. Enfusion, meanwhile, has hosted 12 of its 132 events in the country and ECE has hosted two events in Darmstadt and Wuppertal with a mixture of disciplines included in both shows. When they join hands in Essen, BRAVE CF and ECE will be looking forward to delivering a huge fight card for the hardcore MMA fans in Germany and to elevate the sport in its entirety. As one of the most traditional hubs for martial arts in Europe, Germany is home to many big names in the sport and, as part of the efforts to bring in a new era for the sport in the continent, a proper sports development structure and both companies are eager to help accelerate the creation of a true MMA ecosystem within Germany that will elevate the sport in all sectors.
Bound to elevate Dutch and German MMA to the next level, the partnership between BRAVE CF and Enfusion's ECE MMA aims to provide a platform for the top local athletes to compete while bringing some of the finest fighters in the world to showcase their skills in front of a passionate martial arts audience and an ever-growing fanbase for mixed martial arts. Through their co-promoted events in the Netherlands and Germany this year, BRAVE CF and ECE are set to provide local MMA fans with the opportunity to see world-class fighters live while giving the regional fighters the opportunity to showcase their skills on a global platform and against international opposition. Enfusion, one of the premier brands in kickboxing, has created ECE to further its status as a trailblazer now in mixed martial arts, giving top kickboxers the opportunity to make a seamless transition into MMA, while maintaining the highest level of production and technical quality that Enfusion is known for.
