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Erko Jun vs. rematch Mohamed Said Maalem set for BRAVE CF Slovenia Rematch Erko Jun vs. Mohamed Said Maalem set for the BRAVE CF game in Slovenia

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Score to equalise. Title on the line. And division at the turning point.

The BRAVE Combat Federation has officially kicked off a thrilling rematch as reigning delicate heavyweight champion Erko Jun defends his title against No. 3 challenger Mohamed Said Maalem.

The high-stakes fight will take place on June 6 at Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana as part of BRAVE CF’s cooperation with World Freefight Challenge.

A rematch where everything is on the line

This isn’t just another title defense – it’s a direct sequel to their first meeting at BRAVE CF 81 in April 2024, where Jun scored a quick knockout.

However, both players insist that this version will be different.

“I’ve put a lot of work into every phase of this camp, perfecting every aspect of my game, from hitting inputs to defensive transitions,” Jun said.

“I’m not just defending my world title; I’m defending the standard I set in this division. On June 6, I’m going to impose my rhythm, control the distance and show that my evolution as a fighter has only made me more threatening.”

Said Maalem promises a different outcome

For Said Maalem, it is about redemption and rewriting the narrative.

“This is more than just a rematch for me; it’s a chance to make up for the past and prove that I belong to the top,” he said.

“I have studied every detail of our previous fight, adapted my approach and strengthened my ability to handle pressure in the pocket. When I step into the cage, I will not be the same fighter I fought before. I will be sharper, more composed and fully prepared to turn the fight around.”

Jun’s journey: from dual division ambitions back to domination

Jun returns to delicate heavyweight after a bold move at BRAVE CF 96, where he challenged Mohammad Fakhreddine for the middleweight title in pursuit of dual-division glory.

Previously, “The Bounty Hunter” had been on a devastating streak, highlighted by his title win at BRAVE CF 88, where he stopped Alexander Wesner to capture the vacant belt.

Jun, who has returned to his natural division, looks to consolidate his reign with another victory.

An experienced challenger with unfinished business

Said Maalem has been consistently working under the BRAVE banner since 2019, building a reputation as a strong and threatening finisher.

With the experience of winning a world title and multiple stoppage victories, “L’Ambiance” enters this five-round fight determined to finally win gold.

Another major intrigue: the heavyweight title is also on the line

Adding even more firepower, the BRAVE CF World Heavyweight Championship will be contested as reigning champion Pavel Dailidko faces top contender Miha Frlic.

Two titles are at stake, and the event in Slovenia is becoming one of the promotion’s most critical cards of the year.

Overall picture: a decisive evening for BRAVE CF

With international talent, a championship at stake and a sizzling rematch on June 6, he could change the shape of the delicate heavyweight division.

For Jun, it’s about proving dominance.
For Said Maalem, it’s about redemption.

And for fans, it’s MMA that’s a must-watch.

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Mikey Musumeci targets UFC flyweight title with MMA transition

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Mikey Musumeci targets UFC flyweight title with MMA transition
Mikey
Musumeci is close to transitioning to mixed martial arts and is
targeting gold in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Musumeci, 30, defeated Bryce
Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11 on Sept. 24 and subsequently revealed
that he plans to make his MMA debut soon. The jiu-jitsu standout
eventually wants to become the UFC's flyweight champion but knows
that remains a distant goal.

Musumeci is developing his striking as he prepares for his MMA
debut

Musumeci is currently focused on developing his striking so that he
can take the fight to the ground without getting knocked out.

“My goal would be to go to the UFC at 125 pounds and win that
belt,†Musumeci told Ariel Helwani. “I have a lot of work to do
before then. That's us seeing super far ahead. One match at a time.
Let's get my level up, let's get me not to get killed standing and
let's get me to the floor. I think people are going to be really
surprised at my level.â€

Musumeci also revealed that he had planned to make his MMA debut
the day after his grappling win over Mitchell. While that matchup
fell through, Musumeci said he is in talks with multiple promotions
about making his MMA debut soon.

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Marcus McGhee says UFC has ‘pushed me back’ since Petr Yan fight

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September 30, 2026

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Marcus McGhee says UFC has ‘pushed me back’ since Petr Yan fight
Marcus
McGhee believes the biggest fight of his career halted his
momentum.

McGhee (11-2) went undefeated in his first four
Ultimate Fighting Championship outings before taking a massive
step up in competition against Petr Yan last
year. Yan earned a unanimous decision over McGhee and went on to
win the bantamweight title against Merab
Dvalishvili in his next fight.

“The Maniac†claims the promotion has held him back since that
result, but he doesn't know why.

Marcus McGhee questions his UFC matchmaking ahead of UFC
332

McGhee returned to the win column in June against unranked John
Yannis, who is now 1-2 in the UFC. He is scheduled to return at
UFC
332 on Oct. 3 against Bernardo
Sopai.

McGhee admits that he accepted the matchup against Sopai (13-3) to
stay active. He believes the loss to Yan led to the recent decline
in his level of opposition and that the UFC has been pushing him
back since the defeat.

In an interview ahead of his Octagon return, McGhee pointed to
Payton
Talbott co-headlining UFC 332 and Raoni
Barcelos headlining
UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday while questioning the UFC's
matchmaking process.

“Seems like it hindered me,†McGhee told Full Send MMA. “I wouldn't
even say [ranked opponents] are not ready to fight. I just think
that the UFC decides who they want to fight and who they don't want
to fight. Because me and Payton Talbott are both on this card.
Raoni Barcelos fought last week. There's plenty of guys that are
available, but they make their matchups for whatever reason they
make their matchups… But I do feel like they have been pushing me
back since [the Petr Yan] fight. So, I'm gonna keep doing my job,
keep showing up, keep winning these fights.â€

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Ex-IBF champion Lee Selby gets unbeaten test in BKB 61 main event

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Ex-IBF champion Lee Selby gets unbeaten test in BKB 61 main event
Lee “Lightning†Selby will headline BKB 61 against Ollie “The
Death†Sentance on Nov. 14 at Indigo at The O2 in London.

BKB announced the all-British matchup Tuesday, with the former IBF
featherweight champion set to make his second appearance in the
promotion's Trigon. Selby had previously been confirmed for the
event, but his opponent had not been announced.

Lee Selby faces 2-0 bare-knuckle finisher Ollie Sentance in
London

Selby retired from professional boxing in 2022, bringing an end to
a career in which he captured the IBF featherweight championship.
He made his BKB debut at BKB 55 in June, stopping Antonio Rizzo via
second-round TKO.

The 39-year-old Welshman will now make his first BKB appearance in
London, where he will face another undefeated bare-knuckle fighter
in Sentance.

“I'm really looking forward to getting back in the Trigon and
fighting in London again,†Selby said. “Ollie is a tough opponent
and I know he'll be coming to bring a fight, so I'm expecting a
proper battle. It's always special fighting in front of the British
fans and I'm excited to headline BKB 61 and put on a great night
for everyone at The O2.â€

Sentance enters the matchup with a 2-0 bare-knuckle record, with
both victories coming by stoppage. The Kidderminster,
Worcestershire, native made his BKB debut in February, stopping
Nico Earwaker in the fourth round before adding another TKO victory
over Corey Healey at BKB 55.

The 29-year-old competed in several combat sports, including mixed
martial arts and kickboxing, before moving into bare-knuckle
boxing.

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