One of the most heated rivalries in BRAVE Combat Federation history may be nearing its final chapter as Mohammed Said Maalem reignites his feud with Mohammad Fakhreddine, calling for a decisive third bout.The Algerian light heavyweight contender issued a direct challenge to his Middle Eastern rival, demanding a trilogy fight to settle the score.
“Fakhreddine, if you are a man, accept the fight,” Maalem said. “When I defeated you in Italy, I accepted your request for a rematch, and you won in Bahrain. If you are a man, accept my request for a rematch, and I will defeat you. And you know that I will defeat you.”
Their rivalry ignited at BRAVE CF 52 in Milan, where Maalem initially appeared to secure a TKO victory and claim the BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Championship. However, the result was overturned to a No Contest following a review of illegal strikes.Despite the controversy, Maalem agreed to a rematch at BRAVE CF 57 in Bahrain. In that bout, Fakhreddine scored a TKO victory under equally contentious circumstances. The post-fight debate intensified with official appeals and fan backlash.The animosity reached a boiling point after the final bell, leading to a chaotic brawl inside the cage. The incident saw both fighters’ corners clash, with referee Aaron Wallace caught in the melee. The viral footage became one of the defining moments in BRAVE CF’s global expansion.With one win each—official or otherwise—Maalem is now pushing for closure and redemption.A trilogy bout, if made, would not only determine the superior fighter but also serve as the climactic conclusion to one of MMA’s most volatile rivalries, where pride, legacy, and national honor hang in the balance.
As fans and pundits call for resolution, all eyes now turn to Fakhreddine. Will he accept the challenge? The world is watching.
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