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BIDZINA GAVASHELISHVILI TAKES ON LUTHANDO BIKO IN BRAVE CF 107 CO-HEADLINER
Jun 26, 2026
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BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, has announced an intriguing flyweight clash for the co-main event of BRAVE CF 107, as Georgian standout Bidzina Gavashelishvili squares off against South Africa’s Luthando “Shorty” Biko on Saturday, August 1, at Burgas Arena in Bulgaria.
Held in partnership with Bulgarian Fight Agency (BFA), the upcoming showcase marks the promotion’s highly anticipated return to Bulgarian soil and promises a night packed with world-class action. Among the marquee attractions is a long-awaited meeting between two accomplished flyweights whose careers have been on a collision course for more than two years.
Bidzina Gavashelishvili, BRAVE CF Flyweight Athlete, stated:
“This is exactly the kind of opportunity every athlete works for. I am grateful to BRAVE CF for putting me in this position. The flyweight division is filled with elite competitors, and a victory here will move me one step closer to where I want to be. I am excited to showcase my abilities and continue climbing the rankings.”
Luthando Biko, BRAVE CF Flyweight Athlete, stated:
“I appreciate BRAVE CF for giving me this platform. Facing someone of Bidzina’s caliber is the type of challenge that motivates me. He is one of the top athletes in the division, and this is an opportunity to test myself against the very best. I am ready to prove that I belong among the best at flyweight.”
Gavashelishvili enters the contest carrying a professional record of 15-4, highlighted by six submission victories and two finishes by knockout. The Georgian spitfire has steadily built momentum inside the BRAVE CF cage, emerging victorious in three of his last four appearances.
His latest performance came at BRAVE CF 99 in October 2025, where he nabbed a hard-fought unanimous decision triumph over Alperen “The Demigod” Karabulut. That result further strengthened his standing in one of the organization’s deepest and most competitive weight classes.
Tasked with halting his momentum is the battle-tested Biko, who owns a win-loss card of 13-5 with four knockout victories to his name. A seasoned mixed martial artist known for his toughness and determination, the South African featured twice under the BRAVE CF banner in 2025, splitting those outings while gaining valuable experience against top-level opposition.
As the flyweight landscape continues to evolve, Biko now seeks to establish consistency and place himself firmly in the conversation among the division’s leading contenders.
The matchup carries added intrigue due to its history. Gavashelishvili and Biko were originally scheduled to meet at BRAVE CF 82 in May 2024, but the bout was ultimately canceled before the two men could settle their differences inside the cage. More than a year later, fate has brought them back together.
With valuable divisional positioning at stake and the path toward a World Title opportunity becoming increasingly competitive, both athletes understand the magnitude of the moment. A statement victory at BRAVE CF 107 could significantly strengthen either man’s claim for a future shot at the BRAVE CF Flyweight World Championship, currently held by Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev.
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