Brave Combat Federation

Brave Combat Federation
Subsidiary
Industry Mixed martial arts promotion
Founded September 23rd, 2016
Founder Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Headquarters Muharraq, Bahrain
Key people

Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid
President (2016 – Present)
[1]

Valeria Lang
Chief Operating Officer
Parent KHK MMA[2]
Website http://www.bravefights.com/

Brave Combat Federation is the largest[3] mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in Bahrain. Brave Combat Federation was established on 23 September 2016 by Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.[4] Brave Combat Federation features mixed martial artists from 28 nations located in five continents. Brave Combat Federation events are aired though multiple media partners including El Rey Network, Combate, Myx TV, ABS-CBN Sports and Action and Bahrain Radio and Television Corporation. Brave Combat Federation produced six pay-per-view events apart from announcing events in Abu Dhabi and Brazil.[5][6]

The organization had been formally launched and has established operations in Dublin,[7] São Paulo and Mumbai[8] prior to launching events and for talent relations. Brave Combat Federation alongside the holding company, KHK MMA and Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation have announced to host IMMAF World Championships in November, 2017.[9]

KHK MMA

KHK MMA is a Bahrain based mixed martial arts organisation which promotes the growth of mixed martial arts in the region. KHK MMA is also the holding company of Brave Combat Federation. KHK MMA was established by Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.[10] Bahrain MMA is the official gym for KHK MMA.[11] KHK MMA launched operations of Brave Combat federation on July 27, 2016 and officially launched the promotion on 23 September 2016.[12] KHK MMA Fight Team features fighters from multiple promotions including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Frankie Edgar, Jose Torres [13] and James Gallagher.[14] Coaches and UFC Hall of Famers like Renzo Gracie, John Kavanaugh, Bob Schirmer and Pete Williams are also working with KHK MMA.[15]

Rules

Brave Combat Federation follow the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts that were originally established by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board and modified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.[16]

Weight divisions and champions

Brave Combat Federation has following weight classes:

Weight class name Upper limit Current champion Date won Title Defenses
in pounds (lb) in kilograms (kg)
Strawweight 11552.2Vacant--
Flyweight 12556.7Vacant--
Bantamweight 13561.2Philippines Stephen LomanNovember 17, 20171
Featherweight 14565.8United States Bubba JenkinsSeptember 21, 20180
Lightweight 15570.3Vacant--
Welterweight 17077.1Jordan Jarrah Al SelaweSeptember 21, 20180
Middleweight 18583.9Vacant--
Light Heavyweight 20593.0Brazil Klidson de AbreuAugust 12, 20171
Heavyweight 265120.2Vacant--

Brave Combat Federation Title history

Brave Combat Federation Light Heavyweight Championship

186 to 205 lbs (84 to 93 kg)
No. Name Event Date Defenses
1 Brazil Klidson Farias
def. Timo Feucht		 Brave CF 8: The Kingdom of Champions
Curitiba, Brazil		 August 12, 2017

1. def. Matt Baker at Brave 11 on April 13, 2018

Brave Combat Federation Welterweight Championship

156 to 170 lbs
No. Name Event Date Defenses
1 Guyana Carlston Harris
def. Carl Booth		 Brave CF 8: The Kingdom of Champions
Curitiba, Brazil		 August 12, 2017
2 Jordan Jarrah Al Selawe Brave CF 16
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates		 September 21, 2018

Brave Combat Federation Lightweight Championship

146 to 155 lbs (66 to 70 kg)
No. Name Event Date Defenses
1 Morocco Ottman Azaitar
def. Alejandro Martinez		 Brave CF 9: The Kingdom of Champions
Isa Town, Bahrain		 November 17, 2017
- Brazil Lucas Martins
def. Luan Santiago for Interim Title		 Brave CF 11
Belo Horizonte, Brazil		 April 13, 2018

Brave Combat Federation Featherweight Championship

136 to 145 lbs (61 to 66 kg)
No. Name Event Date Defenses
1 Algeria Elias Boudegzdame
def. Masio Fullen		 Brave 4: Unstoppable
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates		 May 31, 2017

1. def. Jakub Kowalewicz at Brave X: The Kingdom Rises on March 2, 2018

2 United States Bubba Jenkins Brave CF 16
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates		 September 21, 2018

Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Championship

126 to 135 lbs (58 to 60 kg)
No. Name Event Date Defenses
1 Philippines Stephen Loman
def. Gary Mangat		 Brave CF 9: The Kingdom of Champions
Isa Town, Bahrain		 November 17, 2017

1. def. Frans Mlambo at Brave 13: European Evolution on June 9, 2018

Events

Brave Combat Federation has held two events in Bahrain. The third event was organised in Curitiba, Brazil.[17] The fourth event was held in Abu Dhabi. The subsequent event was held in India on 23 April 2016. Brave Combat Federation is the first global promotion to hold an event in India. The event was held at NSCI Dome in Mumbai.[18] The latest event was held at Almaty, Kazakhstan. The organisation has announced to host nine events in Middle-East by the end of 2017.[19] Brave has also announced to host events in India as a part of their expansion plan.[20]

Event Country Location Date
Brave 19 South Africa South Africa Johannesburg December 12, 2018
Brave 18 Bahrain Bahrain Khalifa Sports City Arena, Isa Town November 16, 2018
Brave 17 Pakistan Pakistan Lahore October 27, 2018
Brave 16 United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Mubadla Arena, Abu Dhabi September 21, 2018
Brave 15 Colombia Colombia Bucaramanga September 7, 2018
Brave 14 Morocco Morocco Tangier August 18, 2018
Brave 13: European Evolution Northern Ireland Northern Ireland SSE Arena, Belfast June 9, 2018
Brave 12: KHK Legacy Indonesia Indonesia Jakarta May 11, 2018
Brave 11 Brazil Brazil Belo Horizonte April 13, 2018
Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises Jordan Jordan Prince Hamzah Sporting Hall, Amman March 2, 2018
Brave 9: The Kingdom of Champions Bahrain Bahrain Khalifa Sports City Arena, Isa Town November 17, 2017
Brave 8: The Rise of Champions Brazil Brazil Taruma, Curitiba August 12, 2017
Brave 7: Untamed Mexico Mexico Caliente Casino, Tijuana July 29, 2017
Brave 6: Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Almaty Arena, Almaty April 29, 2017
Brave 5: Go For Glory India India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai April 23, 2017
Brave 4: Unstoppable United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates IPIC Arena, Abu Dhabi March 31, 2017
Brave 3: Battle in Brazil Brazil Brazil Max Rosenmann Arena, Curitiba March 18, 2017
Brave 2: Dynasty Bahrain Bahrain Khalifa Sports City Arena, Isa Town December 2, 2016
Brave: The Beginning Bahrain Bahrain Khalifa Sports City Arena, Isa Town September 23, 2016

Brave Combat Federation Records[21]

RecordFighterNumber
Most BoutsJordan Jarrah Al Selawe, Philippines Jeremy Pacatiw6
Most WinsJordan Jarrah Al Selawe6
Most Total Fight TimeArgentina Kevin Koldobsky36:24
Most KnockoutsIndia Mohammad Farhad, Lebanon Mohammad Fakhreddine, Brazil Rodrigo Cavalheiro, Russia Gadzhimusa Gadzhiev2
Fastest KnockoutIndia Mohammad Farhad0:40
Most SubmissionsAlgeria Elias Boudegzdame3
Fastest SubmissionAlgeria Elias Boudegzdame1:47

Broadcast

TV partners

Talents

Film Production

SMILE - Documentary

Poster of SMILE

Brave Combat Federation has announced initiation of operations of their subsidiary film production unit named Brave Films. To commence operations the film production unit producted the television documentary-drama "SMILE"[28] on 26 June during Eid.[29] The documentary narrates the story of the featherweight champion of Brave Combat Federation and behind the scenes of his training leading to the championship bout. The content was shot extensively in Montpellier, France and Tijuana, Mexico apart from locations in Bahrain and in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The initiative was publicised to popularise mixed martial arts and to showcase the lifestyle of fighters[30] and marks the launch of “Brave Films”, a film production segment by Brave Combat Federation.[31]

2017 Brave International Combat Week

Poster of 2017 Brave International Combat Week, Bahrain

Brave International Combat Week 2017 will take place during 12 November till 19 November in the Kingdom of Bahrain.[32] The event will consist of a premium edition of Brave Combat Federation, 2017 IMMAF World Championships and a series of expos focused on business, combat sports and sports based initiatives.[33]

References

  1. ↑ https://powerup-mag.com/brave-beginning-interview-mohammed-shahid/
  2. ↑ Zidan, Karim (5 August 2016). "Bahrain launches international MMA promotion BRAVE".
  3. ↑ "BRAVE COMBAT FEDERATION The biggest cultural shift in Bahrain - PowerUp Magazine".
  4. ↑ "A Brave New World - Interview - Gulf Insider - The Arabian Review".
  5. ↑ "Com ex-UFC no card, Brave 3 anuncia venda de ingressos para evento no Brasil". 22 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "Brave 3: Bananada tira sarro de grito característico de ex-UFC e companheiros".
  7. ↑ "Brave Combat Federation coming to Ireland - Fightstore Media". 12 September 2016.
  8. ↑ "Bahrain's Brave Combat Federation initiates MMA expansion to India".
  9. ↑ "Bahrain to host IMMAF World Championships".
  10. ↑ http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/737614
  11. ↑ http://www.timeoutbahrain.com/sportandoutdoor/features/74651-mixed-martial-arts-in-bahrain
  12. ↑ http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/737614
  13. ↑ http://www.arabsmma.com/28680-2/
  14. ↑ http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/737140
  15. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/fighters-and-trainers-discuss-khk-chances-to-become-best-mma-camp-in-the-world
  16. ↑ "NSAC Regulations: CHAPTER 467 - UNARMED COMBAT". Nevada State Athletic Commission. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  17. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/events/Brave-Combat-Federation-Brave-3-Battle-in-Brazil-58249
  18. ↑ https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-times-of-india-mumbai-edition/20170422/282690457073992
  19. ↑ "Brave To Host 9 Events in Middle East in 2017; UAE to Have An Edition in March - ArabsMMA". 23 December 2016.
  20. ↑ "KHK MMA - Brave Combat Federation to initiate operations in India - City Air News".
  21. ↑ "Brave Combat Federation - BCF - MMA Promoter Page - Tapology". Tapology.
  22. ↑ "UFC Fight Night, Abu Dhabi World Pro e Brave 5 agitam o Combate". www.lance.com.br.
  23. ↑ "Myx TV - Brave Combat Federation".
  24. ↑ "Cyrus Fees is confirmed as Brave 1 official announcer - BRAVE Fights". www.bravefights.com.
  25. ↑ "MMA News: Frankie Edgar to commentate at Brave 3". 22 December 2016.
  26. ↑ "Brave 6 Kazakhstan Breakdown With Nate Rock Quarry". World News.
  27. ↑ "Brave confirms Carlos Kremer as cage announcer - BRAVE Fights". www.bravefights.com.
  28. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7074622/
  29. ↑ http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/220315/Brave-launch-SMILE-trailer
  30. ↑ http://thefangarage.com/articles/11097-brave-launches-trailer-for-documentary-based-on-the-life-of-elias-boudegezdane
  31. ↑ http://www.arabsmma.com/trailer-mma-film-smile-boudegzdame/
  32. ↑ http://www.newsofbahrain.com/viewNews.php?ppId=37206&TYPE=Posts&pid=21&MNU=2&SUB=
  33. ↑ http://www.arabsmma.com/sheikh-khalid-bin-hamad-al-khalifa-announces-brave-international-combat-week/
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