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MMA community honors Brave CF founder Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa on his 30th birthday

  Eldar Eldarov, Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa (© Brave Combat Federation) The global mixed martial arts community paid tribute to Bahraini prince  Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa  on his 30th birthday on September 23, 2019. He is the founder of the Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. It all started with a dream. A vision of how his beloved sport of mixed martial arts could give more, to the athletes, to the fans and to everyone associated with it. Born on September 23, 1988 to Bahraini ruler King Hamad and Sheia bint Hassan Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi of Kuwait, Al Khalifa has transformed into one of the iconic figures of MMA by thrusting his knowledge, passion, and resources into the sport. As a passionate sportsman, it was no surprise that Al Khalifa followed the endeavors of young  Hamza “The Pride of Bahrain” Kooheji . As the first ever Bahraini fighter, the latter became a central figure as he tore through the opposition in the local circuit, representing the Kin
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First Brave CF event in the Philippines may happen in 2019

Stephen Loman Brave Combat Federation has announced that projects to host events in Philippines are in progress. It was recently confirmed that the Bahrain-based global mixed martial arts promotion is working towards hosting an inaugural event in the home country of reigning Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23. “The Philippines has been a focus for Brave Combat Federation from the very beginning,” Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid stated. “From time to time, warriors from the Philippines prove that they have not only the skill to compete in the international level but also the heart that matters when it comes to combat sports.” According to Shahid, his elite team is currently on works to ensure that there will be an event hosted in the near future in Philippines. He noted that Filipino fighters “respect the sport and are model athletes with their attitude and respect towards the sport and will play a crucial role during the coming editions of B

First Brave CF event in the Philippines may happen in 2019

Stephen Loman Brave Combat Federation has announced that projects to host events in Philippines are in progress. It was recently confirmed that the Bahrain-based global mixed martial arts promotion is working towards hosting an inaugural event in the home country of reigning Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23. “The Philippines has been a focus for Brave Combat Federation from the very beginning,” Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid stated. “From time to time, warriors from the Philippines prove that they have not only the skill to compete in the international level but also the heart that matters when it comes to combat sports.” According to Shahid, his elite team is currently on works to ensure that there will be an event hosted in the near future in Philippines. He noted that Filipino fighters “respect the sport and are model athletes with their attitude and respect towards the sport and will play a crucial role during the coming editions of B

First Brave CF event in the Philippines may happen in 2019

Stephen Loman Brave Combat Federation has announced that projects to host events in Philippines are in progress. It was recently confirmed that the Bahrain-based global mixed martial arts promotion is working towards hosting an inaugural event in the home country of reigning Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23. “The Philippines has been a focus for Brave Combat Federation from the very beginning,” Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid stated. “From time to time, warriors from the Philippines prove that they have not only the skill to compete in the international level but also the heart that matters when it comes to combat sports.” According to Shahid, his elite team is currently on works to ensure that there will be an event hosted in the near future in Philippines. He noted that Filipino fighters “respect the sport and are model athletes with their attitude and respect towards the sport and will play a crucial role during the coming editions of B

Zabit Magomedsharipov trains at KHK MMA Bahrain before facing Yair Rodriguez at ‘UFC 228’

Zabit Magomedsharipov (left) Fighting out of Dagestani, Russia, Zabit Magomedsharipov, 27, is scheduled to compete at “UFC 228” September 8, 2018. To prepare for the bout, the Dagestani fighter has arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain to start his training at  Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Mixed Martial Arts  (KHK MMA) Bahrain. Founded by  His Highness  Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa , 28, and Brave Combat Federation president  Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid, 28, in February 2015, KHK MMA Bahrain has played host to the training of several MMA stars. Among them are Bellator MMA fighter  James Gallagher and Magomedsharipov’s fellow Dagestani and UFC fighter Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 29, who is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. Magomedsharipov had a meeting with Al Khalifa and the officials of Brave CF. They discussed MMA in Bahrain and the initiatives directed towards global expansion of the sport.  A featherweight bout between Magomedsharipov and Yair “El P

Brave CF star Stephen Loman meets Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain

Alfonso A. Ver (leftmost), Stephen Loman (2nd from left) His Excellency Alfonso A. Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain hailed the successful title defense of Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, in the United Kingdom. Training out of Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, Loman is the youngest champion in Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation. The Kingdom of Bahrain is host to a sizeable expatriate community from the Philippines. Ver stated, “I join the Filipinos in Bahrain in rejoicing and celebrating the victory of Stephen Loman. He won his Championship Belt in Bahrain and thus we consider him our own champion.” “We are now doubly glad that he was able to defend his title and even if the fight was not in Bahrain, we were all rallying and hoping that he wins,” the Ambassador added. “We hope that he will continue to defend his title and inspire other Filipino fighters to become Brave champions!  Mabuhay, Lakay  Loman! (Long live,

Brave CF champ Carlston Harris sees Jarrah Al-Selawe as his next opponent

Carlston Harris,  Thiago Vieira Damascena While reigning Brave Combat Federation Welterweight Champion Carlston “Mocambique” Harris, 30, was born in Skeldon, Guyana, he is fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After recovering from an injury, the mixed martial artist is back in training now and he is excited about his first title defense.  “I am expecting my first title defense as early as possible,” Harris stated. “I am waiting for Brave Combat Federation to give me a date, opponent and place regarding the opportunity to defend my championship title.” During Harris’s absence, the welterweight division of Brave CF became one of the toughest divisions in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion. With multiple fighters joining the promotion, the welterweight title is now the most sought after in the promotion. Among the Brave CF athletes fighting in the welterweight division, two are expected to challenge Harris soon. These are Jarrah “The Jordanian Lion” Al-Selawe, 28, of