Sovran Star

Algerian-Swiss mixed martial artist Mohamed “L’Ambiance” Said Maalem, 42, was one of the winners at the BRAVE Combat Federation event “BRAVE CF 106”. The event was held at the Hala Tivoli in Ljubljana, Slovenia on June 6, 2026.

Fighting out of Algeria by way of Geneva, Switzerland, Said Maalem turned back the perception of time, delivering a statement victory that reinforced a singular truth in combat sports: age is just a number when willpower refuses to fade. Inside the electric atmosphere of the Hala Tivoli, he shattered expectations by dethroning Erko “The Bounty Hunter” Jun, 35, in their highly anticipated rematch to become the new BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Champion.

Jun is fighting out of Antwerp, Belgium by way of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On April 20, 2024, he knocked out Said Maalem via punches at “BRAVE CF 81” at Hala Tivoli.

“BRAVE CF 106“

On September 28, 2024, Jun became the BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Champion by defeating Alexander Wesner of Germany via technical knockout at “BRAVE CF 88” at the the Hala Tivoli. The Bosnian-Belgian champion defended the title for the first time at “BRAVE CF 106”.

“It felt like an unforgettable night that I will carry with me forever,” Said Maalem stated after his “BRAVE CF 106” victory. “Every sacrifice, every setback, every doubt led me here”.

From the opening bell, Said Maalem was met with relentless urgency as Jun attempted to impose his reign with sharp leg kicks and explosive spinning attacks targeting the body. The early exchanges painted a familiar narrative, one where youth and momentum appeared to be tilting the scale.

However, Said Maalem remained unshaken, absorbing punishment with veteran composure and refusing to surrender the rhythm of the contest. As the rounds unfolded, experience began to eclipse explosiveness.

Said Maalem gradually closed the distance, neutralizing Jun’s striking bursts and steering the bout into his preferred realm. By the third round, the challenger had begun to assert control through disciplined wrestling, securing crucial takedowns that disrupted the defending champion’s timing and drained his output.

The once-fluid offense of Jun began to stall, replaced by fatigue and fragmentation under sustained pressure. The decisive shift came in the fourth round when Said Maalem broke through with a punishing sequence that visibly rocked the defending champion.

Jun was immediately followed by Said Maalem to the canvas, where control turned into conquest. From the top position, the challenger unleashed a barrage of heavy ground-and-pound that forced the stoppage and sealed a career-defining triumph.