THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 11 BRAVE CF celebrates success of HH Shaikh Khalid’s vision at BRAVE CF 50 HH Shaikh Khalid’s vision centred around reforming the mixed martial industry into a new era from an event business that combat sports is today to a sports business

On April 1st, BRAVE CF• will be celebrating BETTER the achievements of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad KNOW Al Khalifa with the promotion’s 50th event HH Shaikh Khalid’s vision TDT | Manama has revolutionized combat RAVE Combat Federation was recog- sports and turned BRAVE Bnized as the fastest growing mixed CF into one of the most martial arts promotion in 2018, and prominent promotions in grew into the largest sports media prop- the world, and the leading erty in the Middle East by 2020. Today, promotion in Asia BRAVE CF has reached a new milestone HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa BRAVE CF venue at Arad Fort becoming the only MMA promotion to visit 21 countries in its first 50 events of combat sports in the world, and es- Jordanian Lion” Al-Silawi defending a global platform, and the untapped Asia with active partners and athletes and ascending into the number one tablish BRAVE CF, an MMA promotion his title against Ismail “The Austrian talents in the Asian MMA markets across. promotion in Asia. with an alternate vision that focuses Wonderboy” Naurdiev, and the biggest were tapped and highlighted to the The bravery of BRAVE CF was im- BRAVE CF was founded with the vi- on fighters with talents, and giving op- legend in Arab MMA, Mohammed “The world. BRAVE CF endeavours into the mensely noticeable in the eyes of sion of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin portunities regardless of race, religion, Latest” Fakhreddine aiming to create Asian MMA market has guaranteed it combat sports enthusiasts across the Hamad Al Khalifa to reform the land- and marketability. The vision centered Arab combat sports history by becom- the largest active market share in Asia globe. The changes that have occurred scape of combat sports in the world. Be- around reforming the mixed martial ing the first Arab MMA fighter to have with operations developing in Indo- throughout the past few years thanks ing a fighter himself, HH Shaikh Khalid industry into a new era from an event world champion titles in two different nesia, , , Kyr- to the vision of HH Shaikh Khalid bin noticed the flaws in the system and the business that combat sports is today to division. The night will also witness gyzstan, , and the Middle Hamad Al Khalifa and the establish- challenges for athletes pursuing com- a sports business. a Russian MMA legend, Ali “Puncher East. ment of BRAVE CF were one of a kind, bat sports to transition their interest On April 1st, BRAVE CF will be cele- King” Bagautinov, the top The fastest growing promotion in and the success of HH Shaikh Khalid from a hobby into a professional career. brating the achievements of HH Shaikh in the USA Dustin Ortiz and Zach “Fun the world BRAVE CF was the first inter- bin Hamad Al Khalifa speaks for itself. The combat sports industry was turn- Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in a his- Size” Makovsky, as well as some of the national mixed martial arts promotion BRAVE CF 50 on April 1st, the final ing into an entertainment or show busi- torical landmark at the headquarters of top fighters on the BRAVE CF roster. to host events in India, Kazakhstan, instalment of the Return to Kombat ness, and the focus on skills and talents the company in the Kingdom of HH Shaikh Khalid’s vision has rev- , , Pakistan, Saudi Ara- Kingdom series, will be broadcasted was declining as promotions focused on with the largest fight card in BRAVE CF olutionized combat sports and turned bia, and solidifying and live and free for fans across the globe on the marketability of the fighter rather history headlined by two title fights, BRAVE CF into one of the most promi- engraving its footsteps in combat sports BRAVE CF TV to join the momentous cel- than the skills that he possesses to turn and two instalments of the notorious nent promotions in the world, and the in Asia where no other promotions ebrations of the number one promotion into a global superstar. tournament at BRAVE CF 50. leading promotion in Asia. Fighters had the courage to explore. BRAVE CF in Asia BRAVE CF and be part of BRAVE The issues inspired HH Shaikh The night will include the most tal- from across the world were given op- operations currently cover South Asia, CF making combat sports history with Khalid to step into the conversation ented Arab MMA fighter, Jarrah “The portunities to prove themselves on West Asia, Central Asia and South East every step it takes.

Al-Silawi strikes back at Naurdiev Toughest Flyweights compete for title in TDT | Manama

rior to their Super Wel- biggest tournament in division’s history Pterweight world title bout, headlining the historical BRAVE CF 50, Ismail Naurdiev Ali Bagautinov will fired shots at the champion • Jarrah Al-Silawi, calling the face Dustin Ortiz in Jordanian Lion a “bad wres- the last quarter-final tler” and a “basic striker.” KNOW WHAT Al-Silawi did not leave the Velimurad Alkhasov words unanswered and made face• sure to address the challeng- er’s statement. in first semifinal The tournament began “If my striking is basic and with fighters from my is bad, then you TDT | Manama Europe, the United (Naurdiev) consider me a bad States, Latin America, fighter, that’s just how I see it. RAVE Combat Federation and , however But you shouldn’t forget I am is celebrating tremendous only two nations the champion here”, Al-Silawi Jarrah Al-Silawi Bmilestones on April 1st said. with the largest fight card in remain standing: the “I am better than you in the history of the promotion, United States and striking, wrestling, and jiu-jit- BRAVE CF 50, taking place at Russia su”, he continued. “This whole the historical Arad Fort in its tournament began with fighters Alkhasov is facing America’s idea is evidence enough that I Don’t forget I’m the home country, the Kingdom of from Europe, the United States, Zach Makovsky at BRAVE CF 50 on Mohammed Fakhreddine will submit you and you won’t Champion, your BRAVE Bahrain. Latin America, and Russia, how- on April 1st. The two fighters attempting to make Arab MMA be able to take me down, un- CF welcome will be a BRAVE CF did not only com- ever only two nations remain have faced in the past with Mak- history as he fights for the va- less I want you to do so. You knockout plete 50 events in 4 years and 6 standing: the United States and ovsky winning via split decision cant BRAVE CF Light Heavy- won’t be comfortable while JARRAH AL-SILAWI months, it broke into the global Russia. making this fight an even more weight World Champion Title striking, as you’ve done previ- market by visiting 21 countries A Russian MMA legend, Ali heated encounter for the two against Mohamed Said Maalem. ously, because I’m the better knockout is waiting for Naur- across 5 continents making it “Puncher King” Bagautinov fighters, since it is, to this day, Fakhreddine will attempt to be- striker as well”. diev”, he stated. the number one mixed martial will be facing America’s Dustin the only blemish in Alkhasov’s come the first Arab fighter to Holding the record of most BRAVE CF 50 takes place on arts promotion in Asia. Ortiz in the last quarter-final record. hold two world titles in two- wins at BRAVE Combat Fed- April 1st, at the Arad Fort, in A truly global mixed martial bout of the Flyweight tourna- The Flyweight tournament weight classes simultaneously eration, and being part of the the Kingdom of Bahrain. Apart arts promotion, BRAVE CF has ment. Bagautinov specifically bouts are only part of what and the first BRAVE CF fight to truly global promotion since from the Super Welterweight signed the toughest Flyweights called out Ortiz after his victory BRAVE Combat Federation is accomplish such a feat. its second edition back in title defense between Jarrah to compete for the vacant BRAVE at BRAVE CF 46 which landed bringing to fans at BRAVE CF 50. The event will be broadcast to 2016, Al-Silawi promised to Al-Silawi and Ismail Naurdi- CF Flyweight World Champion him a spot in the tournament. The night will include two title fans across the world to join the welcome the newcomer Naur- ev the event will also see the Title in its renowned Flyweight The winner will be facing Jose fights: Jarrah “The Jordaniain fastest growing promotion in diev to the organization with a crowning of a new Light Heav- tournament. “Shorty” Torres who defeated Lion” Al-Silawi defending his the world’s celebration of being knockout. yweight World Champion, as The entire world is keeping Blaine O’Driscoll at BRAVE CF BRAVE CF Super Welterweight one of the top promotions in the “I think this mentality of his the reigning Middleweight an eye out for who will grab the 49 moving into the semi-finals. World Title against Ismail “The world on BRAVE CF TV on Thurs- is a huge problem, because I World Champion titlehold- inaugural title as the best roster Also set for BRAVE CF 50 is Austrian Wonderboy” Naurdiev, day April 1st at 5:30PM (GMT+3). will give him a huge BRAVE CF er Mohammed “The Latest” of Flyweights in any organiza- the first semifinal of the com- as well as the current BRAVE CF It will be live and free with reg- welcome. I’m planning a huge Fakhreddine takes on Mo - tion look to prove a point. The petition. Russia’s Velimurad Middleweight World Champi- istration at bravecftv.com. surprise for him and a heavy hamed Said Maalem.