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𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗧

Filipino mixed martial artist Moises Lois Ilogon is set to receive a major opportunity in the next chapter of his professional career.

The Cagayan de Oro native, who is now based in Fairfax, Virginia, will make his debut under Cage Fury Fighting Championships on June 19 when he competes at CFFC 155 inside the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Ilogon is scheduled to face Asher Frederick in a supporting flyweight bout as both athletes seek to make a strong impression in one of North America's established regional promotions.

Since its launch in 2006, CFFC has served as a pathway for competitors aiming to reach larger organizations, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The matchup marks the first time Ilogon will compete on United States soil. Most of his previous appearances took place in the Philippines and Thailand, highlighted by his stint in ONE Championship's ONE Friday Fights series.

During that run, "The Lion King" earned victories in three of four appearances. His latest outing came this past February, when he secured a second-round submission win over Masaki Suzuki to improve his record to 5-1.

A victory in Philadelphia further strengthen Ilogon's standing as a prospect to watch.

Standing across from him will be Frederick, a Reynoldsburg, Ohio product who enters the contest with a 7-2 record.

Frederick has built a reputation through several hard-fought encounters and brings more experience into the cage.

Like Ilogon, Frederick will also be making his first appearance under the CFFC banner, adding extra significance to a three-round clash that could attract attention from talent scouts searching for worthy up-and-comers.

With both fighters looking to elevate their careers, the June 19 showdown presents a valuable opportunity on one of the sport's respected developmental stages.

Pavel Dailidko and Mohammed Said Maalem both walk out of BRAVE 106 with victories.

Impressive performances from both World Champions on the BRAVE CF stage.

DOMINANCE!

MOHAMED SAID MAALEM CAPTURES LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN FROM ERKO JUN

June 6, 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, made its highly anticipated return to Slovenia for the seventh time on Saturday, August 6, staging BRAVE CF 106 in partnership with World Freefight Challenge at the iconic Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana.

The premium live event featured a stacked card highlighted by two BRAVE CF World Championship bouts, delivering another memorable night of elite MMA action for fans in attendance and viewers worldwide.

In the co-main event of the evening, Mohamed “L'Ambiance” Said Maalem achieved a career-defining milestone, dethroning Erko “The Bounty Hunter” Jun to capture the BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Championship in their highly anticipated rematch.

The Swiss-Algerian powerhouse was tested early as Jun came out aggressively, connecting with punishing leg kicks and spinning strikes to the body. Despite the early onslaught, Said Maalem remained composed and gradually shifted the momentum as the fight progressed.

By the third round, Said Maalem began to impose his wrestling, using timely takedowns and top control to disrupt Jun’s rhythm. The defending World Champion’s output started to slow down as the rounds wore on, while “L'Ambiance” continued to pressure and wear him down.

The breakthrough came in the fourth round when Said Maalem rocked an increasingly fatigued Jun before following him to the canvas. From the top position, he unleashed heavy ground-and-pound to end matters and claim the coveted World Title.

PAVEL DAILIDKO DEMOLISHES MIHA FRLIC IN BRAVE CF 106 HEADLINER

June 6, 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, made its highly anticipated return to Slovenia for the seventh time on Saturday, August 6, staging BRAVE CF 106 in partnership with World Freefight Challenge at the iconic Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana.

The premium live event featured a stacked card highlighted by two BRAVE CF World Championship bouts, delivering another memorable night of elite MMA action for fans in attendance and viewers worldwide.

In the main event of BRAVE CF 106, Pavel “The Experiment” Dailidko successfully defended his BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Championship with a swift stoppage of Slovenia’s very own Miha Frlic.

The Lithuanian superstar absorbed Frlic’s early attack before finding his timing in the opening exchanges. A precise right straight found its mark, sending the Slovenian crashing to the canvas.

Sensing the opportunity, Dailidko immediately followed up on the ground, unleashing a barrage of hammerfists as Frlic struggled to recover. The referee stepped in shortly after, with the contest ending just over a minute into the first round, as “The Experiment” retained his heavyweight crown in emphatic fashion.

JOHNNY EBLEN VS. IMPA KASANGANAY FOR INTERIM MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE HEADLINES PFL AUSTIN

NEW YORK (June 4, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced that former Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (17-1) and 2023 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion Impa “Tshilobo” Kasanganay (20-6) will compete for the Interim PFL Middleweight World Championship at PFL Austin on Saturday, July 18 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

The bout marks the first interim world title fight in PFL history after an injury forced reigning PFL Middleweight World Champion Costello van Steenis to withdraw from his title defense against Eblen. Eblen will now face Kasanganay in a rematch of their meeting at the historic PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions event, where Eblen earned a split decision victory.

Also on the card, two of PFL’s best bantamweights battle with potential title implications at stake, as former Bellator Champion Sergio Pettis (25-8) meets 2024 PFL Europe Bantamweight Champion Lewis McGrillen (12-1). Pettis has won two of his last three bouts, while McGrillen enters on a four-fight winning streak and owns a 92% finishing rate.

Two preliminary bouts have also been added to the card. At lightweight, Mexico’s Sergio Cossio (27-12-1) faces American Kolton Englund (15-5) and at women’s flyweight, Andrea Vazquez of Mexico (8-3) takes on Russian Aleksandra Savicheva (7-2).

Updated PFL Austin Main Card:
Moody Center – Austin, Texas
July 18 | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
ESPN2 (U.S.)
 
Interim PFL Middleweight World Championship Main Event: Johnny Eblen (17-1) vs. Impa Kasanganay (20-6)
 
Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Sergio Pettis (25-8) vs. Lewis McGrillen (12-1)
 
Preliminary Card:
Moody Center – Austin, Texas
July 18 | 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
ESPN APP (U.S.)
 
Lightweight Bout: Sergio Cossio (27-12-1) vs. Kolton Englund (15-5) 
 
Women’s Flyweight Bout: Andrea Vazquez (8-3) vs. Aleksandra Savicheva (7-2) 

BRAVE CF 106 LOCKS IN ALL BOUTS AFTER SUCCESSFUL WEIGH-INS IN SLOVENIA

June 5, 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia: BRAVE Combat Federation™, the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, has officially released the weigh-in results for BRAVE CF 106, happening live at Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Saturday, June 6.

All 10 bouts have been cleared, ensuring a fully intact fight card ahead of a landmark international showcase in partnership with World Freefight Challenge.

The Slovenian capital is set to host one of the promotion’s most significant European events to date, anchored by a pair of World Championship contests that elevate the stakes across multiple divisions. The atmosphere is expected to intensify as athletes step into a setting where legacy, momentum, and opportunity collide.

FULL WEIGH-IN RESULTS:

BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Championship - 120.2 KG / 265 LBS
Pavel Dailidko (108.2 KG) vs. Miha Frlic (108.2 KG)

BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Championship - 93 KG / 205 LBS
Erko Jun (92.3 KG) vs. Mohamed Said Maalem (92.2 KG)

Women’s Strawweight Bout - 52.2 KG / 115 LBS*
Monika Kučinič (52.6 KG) vs. Marina Merchuk (52.3 KG)

63-KG Catchweight Bout - 63 KG / 139 LBS
Lasha Abramishvili (63 KG) vs. Brice Picaud (63 KG)

77.5-KG Catchweight Bout - 77.5 KG / 171 LBS
David Forster (77.2 KG) vs. Amil Tutić (77.2 KG)

73-KG Catchweight Bout - 73 KG / 161 LBS
Domen Drnovšek (72.9 KG) vs. István Juhász (72.3 KG)

Light Heavyweight Bout - 93 KG / 205 LBS*
Domen Vergles (93.2 KG) vs. Timon Huss (93 KG)

Featherweight Bout - 65.8 KG / 145 LBS**
Edin Ramdedovic (66.5 KG) vs. Sándor Polik (66.1 KG)

Women’s Flyweight Bout - 56.7 KG / 125 LBS*
Maja Drnovšek (56.6 KG) vs. Wiktoria Wojciechowska (56.9 KG)

Amateur Middleweight Bout - 83.9 KG / 185 LBS
Tilen Bregant (83.3 KG) vs. Leonardo Medeot (83.8 KG)

*Athletes in this bout were granted a one-pound allowance.

**Edin Ramdedovic officially weighed in 300 grams above the allowable non-title featherweight limit for his bout against Sándor Polik. Despite the slight variance on the scale, Polik has agreed for the contest to proceed as scheduled.

BRAVE CF 106 HEATS UP AS FORSTER AND TUTIĆ PREPARE FOR SECOND WAR IN LJUBLJANA

The spotlight at BRAVE CF 106 on Saturday, June 6, may be fixed on the World Title clashes atop the bill, but an explosive undercard rematch threatens to eclipse everything around it.

Hometown favorite David Forster and Bosnia’s Amil Tutić are poised to collide once more in a 77.5-kilogram catchweight showdown at Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where unresolved bitterness continues to simmer.

Their first meeting at BRAVE CF 102 in November 2025 already left scars that neither man appears willing to forget.

Now, nearly a year later, the rivalry has been granted a second chapter. Yet even before the opening bell, restraint appears absent.

Forster has openly criticized Tutić’s approach in their first encounter, accusing the Bosnian of bending the rules and turning the bout into chaos rather than competition.

On the other side, Tutić remains convinced that the outcome never reflected the true flow of their battle. He insists his pressure and activity dictated the pace, especially on foreign ground.

The Bosnian standout is equally adamant that history will not repeat itself, warning that the rematch leaves no space for debate or disputed verdicts.

Meanwhile, Forster remains confident that the grudge match at BRAVE CF 106 will end far differently from the first.

BRAVE CF 106 FULL CARD REVEALED FOR HISTORIC RETURN TO SLOVENIA

June 3, 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia: BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Slovenia with thunderous intent as it stages BRAVE CF 106 in partnership with World Freefight Challenge on Saturday, June 6, at Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana.

A charged atmosphere is expected as the upcoming premium live event assembles a stacked lineup headlined by two World Championship bouts, positioning the event as a decisive chapter in the promotion’s ongoing international expansion.

The main event brings heavyweight gold into focus as reigning BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Champion Pavel “The Experiment” Dailidko steps inside the cage to defend his crown against top-ranked challenger Miha Frlic.

In the co-headliner, unfinished business takes center stage when Erko “The Bounty Hunter” Jun puts the BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Title on the line against No. 3-ranked contender Mohamed “L’Ambiance” Said Maalem in a highly anticipated rematch.

Beyond the marquee encounters, eight additional matchups round out the fight card, putting the spotlight on a diverse mix of talent from Slovenia and across Europe — further reinforcing the event’s scope and competitive depth.

BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Championship
(C) Pavel Dailidko vs. ( #1) Miha Frlic

BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Championship
(C) Erko Jun vs. ( #3) Mohamed Said Maalem

Women’s Strawweight Bout
( #1) Monika Kučinič vs. Marina Merchuk

Bantamweight Bout
( #2) Lasha Abramishvili vs. ( #5) Brice Picaud

77.5-KG Catchweight Bout
David Forster vs. Amil Tutić

73-KG Catchweight Bout
Domen Drnovšek vs. István Juhász

Light Heavyweight Bout
Domen Vergles vs. Timon Huss

Featherweight Bout
(5) Edin Ramdedovic vs. Sándor Polik

Women’s Flyweight Bout
Maja Drnovšek vs. Wiktoria Wojciechowska

Amateur Middleweight Bout
Tilen Bregant vs. Leonardo Medeot

BAHRAIN’S KURBAN IDRISOV STAYS PERFECT, EXTENDS UNBEATEN RUN AT BRAVE CF 105

Kurban Idrisov continued his rapid ascent in mixed martial arts, preserving his flawless professional record with another commanding performance at BRAVE CF 105 on Sunday, May 31, in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Competing on the supporting card at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace, the Bahraini phenom squared off against experienced Kazakh veteran Rustem Kudaybergenov in a 74-kilogram catchweight encounter.

Representing Team KHK, Idrisov showcased the elite grappling pedigree that has quickly made him one of Bahrain's most promising athletes, securing a unanimous decision victory after three rounds of sustained control.

From the opening bell, Idrisov imposed his will through relentless wrestling, repeatedly dictating where the contest took place and neutralizing Kudaybergenov's offense with suffocating top pressure.

His calculated approach and technical superiority allowed him to control the pace throughout the bout, earning the judges' verdict and extending his perfect professional record to 9-0.

The triumph marked Idrisov's second consecutive victory under the BRAVE Combat Federation banner. Earlier this year, he made an emphatic promotional debut by stopping Artem Buloychik via first-round technical knockout in February.

With back-to-back wins in the world's fastest-growing and most global MMA organization, the undefeated prospect continues to strengthen his case as one of the sport's brightest emerging talents.

A decorated amateur before entering the professional ranks, Idrisov proudly represented Bahrain on the international stage and captured gold at the 2021 IMMAF World Championships.

Now carrying that success into his professional career, 2026 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for the rising star.

June 1, 2026 - Almaty, Kazakhstan: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, made a successful return to Kazakhstan on Sunday, May 31, with BRAVE CF 105, in partnership with Alash Pride League. The premium live event featured 14 bouts and took place at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty.

In the main event of BRAVE CF 105, Nicholas “The Saint” Hwende claimed the vacant undisputed BRAVE CF Featherweight World Championship with a dramatic submission victory over interim titleholder Omar “Scorpion” Solomanov.

A former BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion, Hwende faced significant adversity early as Solomanov showcased his elite grappling skills. The Ukrainian repeatedly scored takedowns and threatened with submissions, controlling much of the action through the opening rounds.

Undeterred, the Zimbabwean star gradually shifted the momentum in his favor. Hwende began imposing his own grappling game in the latter stages of the duel. In the fifth round, he locked in a tight D’arce choke that sent Solomanov to sleep, authoring his place in the record books.

With the impressive triumph, Hwende became just the second athlete in BRAVE CF history to achieve two-division World Champion status.

In the co-feature attraction of the evening, Asyljan Tasket gained redemption by knocking out Russian rival Alexey “Suhist” Meshkov in their rematch for the Alash Pride Featherweight Championship. The Kazakh bruiser dictated the pace from the outset, leaning on heavy slams and dominant top control to steadily break down Meshkov. After controlling large stretches of the bout, Tasket closed the show in the fourth round, switching stances before landing a looping left hand that shut the lights out on Meshkov.

See complete results below. For all remaining bout reports, please visit www.bravecf.com.