Luan Santiago: I’ll knock out Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady in 4 minutes at ‘Brave 23: Pride and Honor’

Fighting out of Brazil, Luan “Miau” Santiago, 24, is competing for the Brave Combat Federation Lightweight Championship belt for the second time. After suffering an injury in a title fight he was winning, he will challenge reigning Brave CF Lightweight Champion Abdul-Kareem “Pride of Palestine” Al-Selwady, 23, at "Brave 23: Pride and Honor." Al-Selwady and Santiago … Continue reading Luan Santiago: I’ll knock out Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady in 4 minutes at ‘Brave 23: Pride and Honor’

Brave CF partners with Zain Jordan, Royal Hospital, Abdali Mall for ‘Brave 23: Pride and Honor’

"Brave 23: Pride and Honor" marks the second time Brave Combat Federation is holding an event in Jordan. For the event, the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion has partnered with Zain Jordan as its official telecom partner, Royal Hospital as its official medical partner and Abdali Mall as its official entertainment partner. Zain Jordan Zain … Continue reading Brave CF partners with Zain Jordan, Royal Hospital, Abdali Mall for ‘Brave 23: Pride and Honor’

Undefeated MMA fighter Amir Albazi from Iraq to Sweden to England to Jordan

Several fighters on the "Brave 23: Pride and Honor" card hold an undefeated professional mixed martial arts record. One of them is Amir “The Prince” Albazi, 25, of Iraq and Sweden and his story is more than just being unbeaten. Albazi was born in Baghdad, Iraq on November 27, 1993. In search of a better … Continue reading Undefeated MMA fighter Amir Albazi from Iraq to Sweden to England to Jordan

How to watch ‘Brave 23: Pride of Honor’ livestreaming for free

"Brave 23: Pride and Honor" is the second Brave Combat Federation event to take place in Jordan. The Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion has announced that the event will be available for free through Brave TV. Featuring 12 MMA matches, "Brave 23: Pride and Honor" will take place at “Brave 23: Pride and Honor” on April … Continue reading How to watch ‘Brave 23: Pride of Honor’ livestreaming for free

Jarrah Al-Selawe: Abdoul Abdouraguimov, be ready for your first loss

Representing Jordan, Jarrah “The Jordanian Lion” Al-Selawe, 26, is ready for his first title defense as the reigning Brave Combat Federation Welterweight Champion. For him to keep his belt, he has to break the undefeated professional mixed martial arts record of his challenger. On April 19, 2019, Abdoul “Sinistro” Abdouraguimov, 23, of France will make … Continue reading Jarrah Al-Selawe: Abdoul Abdouraguimov, be ready for your first loss

IMMAF president Kerrith Brown praises Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s new Olympic role

The international mixed martial arts community continues to show its support for His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the occasion of his appointment as the president of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. International Mixed Martial Arts Federation president Kerrith Brown praised the Bahraini prince's appointment. "Congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad … Continue reading IMMAF president Kerrith Brown praises Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s new Olympic role

How Eldar Eldarov met Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov

In 2015, Russian mixed martial artist Eldar "Khan" Eldarov, 27, moved to Bahrain. He hails from Dagestan, Russia where he developed his world-class wrestling skills and trained combat sambo under the tutelage of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov, 30. Currently, Eldarov holds a professional MMA record of … Continue reading How Eldar Eldarov met Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov

2019 Cannes Film Festival: Complete list of films

The 2019 Cannes Film Festival will run from May 14-25, 2019. It is the 72nd edition of the annual film festival in Cannes, France. Academy Award-winner filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu, 55, is the jury president. Here is the complete list of films to be screened at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival: In Competition Jury president: Alejandro … Continue reading 2019 Cannes Film Festival: Complete list of films

Undefeated MMA fighter Abdoul Abdouraguimov from Russia to Germany to France

Undefeated mixed martial artist Abdoul “Sinistro” Abdouraguimov, 23, was born in Dagestan, Russia but he spent his childhood in Germany. He and his family eventually relocated to Nantes, France where he got involved in martial arts. Abdouraguimov adapted to his surroundings and became fluent in French. When he was 16 years old, he started his … Continue reading Undefeated MMA fighter Abdoul Abdouraguimov from Russia to Germany to France

How martial arts changed Brave CF athlete Jose Torres’s life

Martial arts played an important role in changing the lives of people who had a difficult childhood. One of them is American mixed martial artist Jose “Shorty” Torres, 26, who was a two-weight division champion and amateur double gold medalist and is now a Brave Combat Federation athlete. Torres had to go through a difficult … Continue reading How martial arts changed Brave CF athlete Jose Torres’s life