Brave 8: Shyudi Yamauchi wants to inspire people with his promotional debut

Shyudi Yamauchi has signed with Brave Combat Federation to compete at the eighth edition of the event at Curitiba, Brazil. The Bantamweight grappler will face Werlleson Martins in Curitiba, Brazil on 12th August 2017 at BRAVE 8: The Rise of Champions. Shyudi is the cousin of Goiti Yamauchi who currently competes in the Lightweight division for Bellator MMA.

The Japanese-born Brazilian mixed martial artist emerged as a notorious grappler. Shyudi had declared that he will look to get things to the floor as he isn't afraid of engaging in a jiu-jitsu battle with anyone. Shyudi had been training Jiu-Jitsu since 2002 and have acquired his black belt.

"I'm really excited for my Brave debut. It is indeed a dream come true. I've always wanted to compete at a top international promotion, a true platform for me to expand my potential and to represent my family's values and visions about martial arts. We are hard workers and we treat martial arts as a way of life, not just a job. I want to make sure everyone who watches us is inspired by how we lead our lives. Brave has the exact platform for that.", says Shyudi.

Brave 8: The Rise of Champions will be televised to 84 countries and 800 million households.

In the main event, Feucht faces Klidson Farias of Brazil in a light heavyweight championship title match while in the co-main event, Fakhreddine takes on Booth in a welterweight championship title match.

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