Erko Jun, Pavel Dailidko Crowned BRAVE CF World Champions, Cementing European MMA Friendship

LockerRoom Team

05 Oct 2024

BRAVE Combat Federation crowned two new world champions at BRAVE CF 88, as European stars Erko Jun and Pavel Dailidko ascended to the thrones of their respective divisions in a night that also celebrated their friendship.

The two fighters, who climbed the ranks together, first crossed paths at BRAVE CF 70 in Slovenia, where Jun debuted with a first-round stoppage of Marko Drmonjic, launching his rise in the Light Heavyweight division. Dailidko, fresh off a debut loss, delivered a breakthrough first-round knockout of Slovenia’s Luka Podkrajšek at the same event, marking the start of his Heavyweight ascent.

Both fighters continued their winning ways at BRAVE CF 81, once again sharing a card in Slovenia, with Jun stopping Mohamed Said Maalem in the main event and Dailidko securing a knockout win over Valdrin Istrefi. These victories earned them title shots at BRAVE CF 88.

In a historic moment for European MMA, Jun captured the Light Heavyweight title in the main event, while Dailidko became the inaugural BRAVE CF Heavyweight champion in the co-main event. Their simultaneous rise has captivated fans across the continent, as both champions now prepare for their first major title defenses.