Oslo, Norway’s Jack Hermansson earns 8th UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Jack "The Joker" Hermansson, 32, earned his eighth victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Fighting out of Uddevalla, Sweden by way of Oslo, Norway, the Swedish-Norwegian mixed martial artist was one of the "UFC Fight Night 172" winners. Also called "UFC on ESPN+ 30," "UFC Fight Night 172"  … Continue reading Oslo, Norway’s Jack Hermansson earns 8th UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Iraq’s Amir Albazi earns first UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Amir "The Prince" Albazi, 26, successfully mad his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Fighting out of Iraq and Sweden by way of London, England, the Iraqi-Swedish-English mixed martial artist was one of the "UFC Fight Night 172" winners. Also called “UFC on ESPN+ 30,” “UFC Fight Night … Continue reading Iraq’s Amir Albazi earns first UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Stockholm, Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev earns 1st UFC win at ‘UFC on ESPN 13’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Khamzat "Borz" Chimaev, 26, of Stockholm, Sweden successfully made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The undefeated Chechen-Swedish mixed martial artist was one of the "UFC on ESPN 13" winners. Training at AllStars Training Center in Stockholm, Chimaev made his professional MMA debut in 2018. Before joining the UFC, he competed … Continue reading Stockholm, Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev earns 1st UFC win at ‘UFC on ESPN 13’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

KHK Sports advisor Daniel Kinahan praised by Roy Jones Jr., Badou Jack

Retired boxers Roy Jones Jr., 51, of Pensacola, Florida, United States and Badou "The Ripper" Jack, 36, of Stockholm, Sweden shared their thoughts about MTK Global co-founder Daniel Kinahan, 42, of Ireland. Recently, KHK Sports appointed Kinahan as a special advisor. "I’ve spent a lot of time with my friend Daniel Kinahan and what I love … Continue reading KHK Sports advisor Daniel Kinahan praised by Roy Jones Jr., Badou Jack

MMA is a sport; UFC, IMMAF, BRAVE CF, M1-Global, Cage Warriors speak up

Major mixed martial arts organizations have joined forces to launch a public petition that demands formal recognition of MMA by the International Olympic Committee and governments around the world. Among the organizations are the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, BRAVE Combat Federation, M1-Global and Cage Warriors, which are based in the … Continue reading MMA is a sport; UFC, IMMAF, BRAVE CF, M1-Global, Cage Warriors speak up

Undefeated BRAVE CF fighter Khamzat Chimaev honored in Sweden as Breakthrough Athlete of the Year

BRAVE Combat Federation athlete Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev, 25, of Sweden continues to pile up awards for a historic rise to the top ahead of the first world title shot of his career, which has been postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The undefeated Chechen-Swedish mixed martial artist recently received a recognition in his home … Continue reading Undefeated BRAVE CF fighter Khamzat Chimaev honored in Sweden as Breakthrough Athlete of the Year

BRAVE CF initiates digital COVID-19 awareness campaign under KHK Heroes Foundation

Amid the ongoing global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), BRAVE Combat Federation has initiated an international social media awareness campaign to help minimize the spread of the virus under the KHK Heroes Foundation. Days before this, the mixed martial arts promotion postponed three upcoming events. Headquartered in Seef District, Bahrain, BRAVE CF is the first MMA … Continue reading BRAVE CF initiates digital COVID-19 awareness campaign under KHK Heroes Foundation

Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev taunts Jordan’s Jarrah Al-Selawe anew amid coronavirus scare

Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev, 25, of Sweden took to Instagram to taunt reigning BRAVE Combat Federation Welterweight Champion Jarrah “The Jordanian Lion” Al-Selawe, 26, of Jordan yet again. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the scheduled bout between the two at “BRAVE CF 37” has been postponed until further notice. On March 18, 2020, Chimaev posted … Continue reading Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev taunts Jordan’s Jarrah Al-Selawe anew amid coronavirus scare

Sweden’s Bea Malecki earns 2nd UFC win, decisions Venezuela’s Veronica Macedo at ‘UFC Fight Night 170’ in Brazil

Bea “Bad News Barbie” Malecki, 28, of Stockholm, Sweden was one of the winners at "UFC Fight Night 170," which was also called "UFC on ESPN+ 28." It was the undefeated Swedish mixed martial artist's second victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 12 MMA bouts, the UFC held "UFC Fight Night 170" at the … Continue reading Sweden’s Bea Malecki earns 2nd UFC win, decisions Venezuela’s Veronica Macedo at ‘UFC Fight Night 170’ in Brazil

Will BRAVE CF cancel its Brazil, Romania and Sweden events due to coronavirus? Mohammed Shahid releases statement

UPDATE: On March 16, 2020, BRAVE Combat Federation officially confirmed the postponement of "BRAVE CF 35" in Brazil, "BRAVE CF 36" in Romania and "BRAVE CF 37" in Sweden. The mixed martial arts community is greatly affected by the worsening coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world. BRAVE Combat Federation has upcoming events in Brazil, Romania … Continue reading Will BRAVE CF cancel its Brazil, Romania and Sweden events due to coronavirus? Mohammed Shahid releases statement