Hailing from Islamabad, Pakistan, Taimoor “The Rebel” Khan, 24, is one of the fighters who look up to Brock Lesnar, 41, of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 41, of Manila, Philippines. The Pakistani fighter is a multiple-time national amateur boxing champion who is also a mixed martial artist. Aside from MMA, Khan, … Continue reading Pakistani fighter Taimoor Khan loves Brock Lesnar, Brandon Vera
Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid weighs in on trash-talking MMA fighters
In the past few years, I have asked several mixed martial artists, MMA leaders and fight fans about the appropriacy of trash-talking among fighters. By far, the best answer I received was the one I had from Brave Combat Federation president Mohammed Shahid in an exclusive interview in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. While the … Continue reading Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid weighs in on trash-talking MMA fighters
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Mohammed Shahid: Stephen Loman vs Elias Boudegzdame is a risky fight
Brave Combat Federation will hold "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” on March 15, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In the main event, former Brave CF Featherweight Champion Elias “Smile” Boudegzdame, 25, of France will challenge reigning Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, of the … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid: Stephen Loman vs Elias Boudegzdame is a risky fight
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Mohammed Shahid: Team Lakay is a good example for Filipino MMA teams
Based in Baguio City, Philippines, Team Lakay is one of the top mixed martial arts teams in Asia. Many fight fans are curious about the team and want to know what sets it apart from other teams. “Just the idea of who thinks first,” Brave Combat Federation president Mohammed Shahid said in an interview in … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid: Team Lakay is a good example for Filipino MMA teams
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Will ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ be an MMA fiesta? Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid explains
On March 15,2019, Brave Combat Federation will hold "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," its first event in the Philippines. The country is home to various festivals known as fiestas, a Spanish influence that survived through the centuries. "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, … Continue reading Will ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ be an MMA fiesta? Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid explains
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Mohammed Shahid: Brave CF is a bilateral relationship building platform
Based in Bahrain, Brave Combat Federation is more than just a mixed martial arts promotion. It is an avenue for countries to strengthen international ties. Launched on September 23, 2016, Brave CF is relatively new. On March 15, 2016, it will hold its 22nd event titled "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" at the SM Mall of … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid: Brave CF is a bilateral relationship building platform
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Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid talks business, politics of MMA as sport
One person who knows the ins and outs of making a mixed martial arts promotion is Mohammed Shahid. He is the president of Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. “MMA is too young to be in the sports business,” Shahid told me in an exclusive interview in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. “Get into tennis. … Continue reading Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid talks business, politics of MMA as sport
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Mohammed Shahid recalls early KHK MMA days with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Frankie Edgar, Frans Mlambo, Jose Torres, James Gallagher
In February 2015, His Highness Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa founded Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Mixed Martial Arts (KHK MMA). The CEO is Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid, the first Bahraini mixed martial artist to compete internationally. Headquartered in Manama, Bahrain, His Highness brought top-tier, second-tier and third-tier MMA fighters to the KHK MMA team. Top-tier fighters are … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid recalls early KHK MMA days with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Frankie Edgar, Frans Mlambo, Jose Torres, James Gallagher
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Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid recalls Hamza Kooheji vs Jeremy Pacatiw bout in Bahrain in 2016
As long as a Filipino fighter is on the card, every country Brave Combat Federation goes to becomes a home country for the Filipino fighter. One example was the fight between Hamza "The Pride of Bahrain" Kooheji, 26, of Bahrain and Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw, 22, of the Philippines at "Brave 2: Dynasty" at the Khalifa … Continue reading Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid recalls Hamza Kooheji vs Jeremy Pacatiw bout in Bahrain in 2016
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Mohammed Shahid explains Brave Combat Federation’s business model
Making money is not the priority of Brave Combat Federation. What the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion is trying to do is help build a global sporting ecosystem. “Our business model, if you ask, is very simple,” Brave CF president Shahid said in an exclusive interview in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. “We are not … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid explains Brave Combat Federation’s business model
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