Category: Jordan

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady biography: 10 things about UFC fighter from Amman, Jordan

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (©BRAVE Combat Federation)

Abdul-Kareem Husam Mubarak Al-Selwady is a Palestine professional mixed martial artist. Here are 10 more things about him: He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. His fight name is Pride of Palestine. He competes in the lightweight division. He is fighting out of Amman, … Continue reading Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady biography: 10 things about UFC fighter from Amman, Jordan →

Indianapolis cops arrest Jordan’s Ruba Almaghtheh; Did she ram her car into a ISUPK building?

Originally from Amman, Jordan, Ruba Almaghtheh, 34, crashed her car into a building in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States used by the Israelite School of Universal and Practical Knowledge at around 11:30 p.m. on November 3, 2023. She thought it was a Jewish school. The ISUPK is part of the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, which believes … Continue reading Indianapolis cops arrest Jordan’s Ruba Almaghtheh; Did she ram her car into a ISUPK building? →

Daniel Waddington biography: 13 things about American Fork, Utah man

Daniel W. Waddington is an American man from American Fork, Utah, United States. He is a former Long Beach City Police Department sergeant in Long Beach, California, USA. Before moving to American Fork, Waddington lived in Lakewood, California. He has lived in different parts of Washington, USA including Edgewood, Federal Way and Sumner and in different … Continue reading Daniel Waddington biography: 13 things about American Fork, Utah man →

BRAVE CF’s 13 most handsome fighters in 2022

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Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa founded BRAVE Combat Federation on September 23, 2016. Mohammed Shahid is the president of the mixed martial arts promotion. BRAVE CF is headquartered in Seef, Bahrain. Its inaugural event was held at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Isa Town, Bahrain on September 23, 2016. On August 6, 2022, BRAVE … Continue reading BRAVE CF’s 13 most handsome fighters in 2022 →

Is Russia’s Islam Makhachev the best MMA fighter of all time? Ask Jordan’s Kareem Efteihah

Born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Islam Makhachev, 30, grew up in Burshi, Dagestan where he trained and competed in combat sambo. In mixed martial arts, he has been undefeated since 2016. Currently, Makhachev is one of the most feared fighters in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He holds a professional MMA record of … Continue reading Is Russia’s Islam Makhachev the best MMA fighter of all time? Ask Jordan’s Kareem Efteihah →

Jon Jones vs George St-Pierre: Jordan’s Muhammad Al Moghrabi chooses the G.O.A.T.

Jon "Bones" Jones, 35, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States and Georges St-Pierre, 41, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada are two of the best mixed martial artists in history, most, if not all, MMA fans and fighters would agree. But when it comes to choosing who deserves to be dubbed the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.), … Continue reading Jon Jones vs George St-Pierre: Jordan’s Muhammad Al Moghrabi chooses the G.O.A.T. →

Jordan’s Omar Househ thanks his coaches Mohammed Kayyali, Ashraf Shishani, Hazem Kayyali, Zaki Kayyali

Omar Househ and three other young mixed martial artists represented Jordan at the 2022 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Youth World Championships. A total of 498 athletes from 41 countries and territories registered to compete in the tournament. Currently based in Jordan, Househ used to live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The 2022 IMMAF Youth World … Continue reading Jordan’s Omar Househ thanks his coaches Mohammed Kayyali, Ashraf Shishani, Hazem Kayyali, Zaki Kayyali →

For Jordan’s Zaki Kayyali, Georges St-Pierre is the greatest MMA fighter of all time

Georges St-Pierre, 41, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada is one of the best mixed martial artists to ever grace the Ultimate Fighting Champion's Octagon. He is an inspiration to many young mixed martial artists including Zaki Kayyali, 17, of Jordan. St-Pierre is a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate and 1st degree black belt in … Continue reading For Jordan’s Zaki Kayyali, Georges St-Pierre is the greatest MMA fighter of all time →

Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali wins gold at national championships in Amman

Hazem Kayyali, 22, of Jordan won a gold medal at the national championships held by the Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Federation at the Martyr Rashid Al-Zayoud Hall of Al-Hussein Youth City in Amman, Jordan from July 29-30, 2022. Six teams participated in the tournament where seven new national champions were crowned.  The Jordan national team … Continue reading Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali wins gold at national championships in Amman →

Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali leads Arab Champions team at MMA Super Cup 2022 in Bahrain

At MMA Super Cup 2022, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia will compete as a team called the Arab Champions. The team will be lead by International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) rising star and middleweight Hazem Kayyali, 21, of Jordan. In cooperation with the IMMAF and the Khalid Bin Hamad Sports Organization (KHK SPORTS), the MMA … Continue reading Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali leads Arab Champions team at MMA Super Cup 2022 in Bahrain →