Said Maalem vs Kolev Headlines BRAVE CF 97 in Bulgaria | Main Event Showdown

BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Bulgaria for BRAVE CF 97, headlined by a Light Heavyweight clash between former title challenger Mohamed Said Maalem and hometown favorite Kaloyan Kolev.

Set for July 12 in the coastal city of Burgas, it’s a bout packed with tension — Algeria vs Bulgaria, past success vs rising ambition. Said Maalem vs Kolev could shake up the 205-pound picture in a big way.

Maalem’s been here before — and left with the win. Kolev, though, has the crowd and something to prove. Expect both men to come in with a point to make.

The rest of the card has its own stories. Eliezer Kubanza meets Jack Grant in a welterweight scrap that could get violent fast. Abou Tounkara and Pavel Vladev clash in a prospect test, while Brice Picaud vs Lascha Abramishvili looks like a real grind. And if you’re into regional heat, don’t skip Plamen Penchev vs Sofiane Bouafia.

BRAVE CF keeps showing up in places other promotions overlook — and BRAVE 97 might be the best example yet. These aren’t just fights — they’re openings, and some fighters will run through them.