WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao is preparing for an international night of combat sports as HONOR Fight League returns for its eighth edition on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the World Trade Center (WTC). The event will feature professional kickboxers and mixed martial arts fighters from Brazil, the Netherlands, Afghanistan, Martinique, Colombia, and Curaçao.
One of the main attractions will be the heavyweight kickboxing showdown between Wesley Cotta of Brazil and Thomas Bridgewater of the Netherlands, two experienced international competitors expected to deliver one of the evening's most anticipated fights.
Cotta, promoted by the organizers as Brazil's number-one-ranked heavyweight kickboxer, enters the event with a reported professional record of 24 victories and just one defeat. He will face Bridgewater, a Dutch heavyweight competitor, in a matchup that organizers expect to attract attention from combat sports enthusiasts beyond the Caribbean.
Curaçao's John Granville Faces Undefeated Brazilian Opponent
Another major fight on the program will feature Curaçao's John Granville against Brazilian fighter David "Juggernaut" Lopes.
Granville, regarded by the organizers as one of the Caribbean's leading light heavyweight fighters, will face an opponent who reportedly holds an undefeated professional record of 11 victories in 11 fights.
The matchup is expected to present a significant challenge for Granville as he competes against an internationally experienced opponent in front of his home crowd.
For local combat sports fans, the fight will provide an opportunity to see one of Curaçao's prominent fighters test his abilities against a highly regarded Brazilian competitor.
International Showdown Between Curaçao and Afghanistan
The fight card will also feature Curaçao's Averon Gleijsteen against Sorosh Alai of Afghanistan.
Both are experienced professional kickboxers, and organizers anticipate a fast-paced contest between the two competitors.
The matchup adds another international dimension to the event, bringing together fighters from different backgrounds and fighting styles.
Local Talent Takes Center Stage
Beyond the headline fights, HONOR Fight League 8 will provide a platform for emerging talent from Curaçao.
Niurick "The Lion King" Leoncio, considered by the organizers to be one of the island's most promising kickboxing prospects, is scheduled to face William Adamy of Martinique.
Leoncio will have the opportunity to demonstrate his development against international opposition while competing in front of local supporters.
The event will also feature the return of the Irausquin brothers, both professional mixed martial arts fighters, who are scheduled to compete against opponents from Colombia.
Their participation adds MMA competition to an already diverse fight card featuring several international kickboxing matchups.
International Combat Sports Return to Curaçao
HONOR Fight League has established itself as a platform for bringing international combat sports competitors to Curaçao while creating opportunities for local athletes to gain experience against opponents from abroad.
The eighth edition continues that approach, combining established international fighters with promising local competitors.
Organizers say the event is intended to deliver a professional combat sports experience while helping raise the profile of Curaçao within the international fighting community.
The participation of fighters from multiple countries also highlights the growing international reach of the competition.
Tickets Available as VIP Tables Sell Out
HONOR Fight League 8 will take place on Saturday, November 14, at the World Trade Center in Curaçao.
According to the organizers, VIP tables for the event have already sold out, reflecting strong interest in the upcoming fight night.
General admission tickets remain available through www.caribbeanticketshop.com and www.honorfightleague.com.
With several international matchups and a strong representation of local fighters, HONOR Fight League 8 promises an evening of competitive kickboxing and mixed martial arts for Curaçao's combat sports community.
