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Tensions and Teasers Light Up Face-Offs Ahead of BRAVE CF 97 in Burgas
Jul 12, 2025
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The ceremonial face-offs ahead of BRAVE CF 97 in Burgas delivered everything fight fans could ask for—intensity, respect, a few mind games, and one unexpected sweet gesture.
As the fighters gathered at the venue, the air was thick with anticipation. For some, it was business as usual. For others, the staredowns hinted at fireworks to come.
Things escalated quickly when Deyan Galinov and Abdou Kadirr Sowe stepped onto the stage. The pair literally butted heads in a fiery exchange that needed swift intervention from officials to keep things from boiling over. Neither man backed down, setting the tone for what promises to be a heated clash inside the cage.
Meanwhile, Gerard Burns stole the spotlight with a clever twist. The Irish flyweight offered Alinson Ochoa a sweet treat at the face-off—seemingly mocking the Venezuelan for missing weight by over 3 kilograms. The move brought laughs from the crowd but served as a sharp reminder of the stakes in Saturday's catchweight bout.
The biggest question mark of the event surrounded Pavel Vladev, the hometown hero, who appeared visibly frustrated after his opponent Abou Tounkara failed to show up for the face-off due to last-minute medical clearance issues. While BRAVE CF officials remain hopeful the co-main event will proceed as planned, fans await final confirmation.
Adding a bit of levity to the proceedings, Gabriel Bula lived up to his quirky reputation by playfully sniffing his opponent Murad Guseinov during their staredown, leaving the crowd both amused and bewildered. Bula’s antics, though unorthodox, have become a trademark of his unpredictable personality.
Capping off the face-offs were the main event fighters, Mohamed Said Maalem and Kaloyan Kolev, who shared a tense and focused moment under the lights. Kolev, looking to avenge Bulgarian fighter Atanas Djambazov’s loss to Maalem at last year’s event, locked eyes with the Algerian powerhouse in a cold, silent statement of intent. With the city of Burgas firmly in his corner, Kolev is determined to walk away with a win on home soil.
As the final touches are made ahead of fight night on July 12, one thing is clear—BRAVE CF 97 is primed for drama, action, and unforgettable moments.
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