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BRAVE CF welcomes hospitality partner Nordic Palace & Spa for Fakhreddine aims double-champ 21 days of MMA mayhem status against Said Maalem Mohammed Fakhreddine, who currently holds the BRAVE CF world title, is set to fight for his second belt at BRAVE CF 50

Fakhreddine will face• Mohammed Said BETTER Maalem for the Light title KNOW

TDT | Manama Fakhreddine fought in historic figure in Mid- three different weight TDT | Manama BRAVE CF shares Nordic Pal- dle Eastern MMA, Mo- classes and took part ace & Spa’s mission to provide A hammed “The Latest” in the prestigious RAVE Combat Federation comfort for all internation- Fakhreddine will have the KHK World Title, the Bwelcomes Nordic Palace & al visitors. As the promotion chance to make history and ex- one-night open weight Spa abroad for the Return of gears towards having 4 events tend his legacy at BRAVE Com- Kombat Kingdom taking place with over 70 fighters from bat Federation by becoming the tournament held in March 11th till April 1st with various international destina- promotion’s first double cham- Kombat Kingdom back fight cards showcasing the best tions, it is looking forward to pion ever. in 2019 talents around the globe with showing its hospitality along- Fakhreddine, who currently four special fight cards. side a noteworthy business. holds the BRAVE CF Middle- war of words with Fakhreddine Nordic Palace & Spa prides “We are honoured to be Hos- weight world title, is set to fight through social media, which itself for being a place to relax, pitality Partner of BRAVE Com- for his second belt at BRAVE CF they are now set to settle inside indulge, unwind away from bat Federation’s upcoming se- 50. He will face Mohammed the cage. home, and experience hospi- ries of events, The Return of Said Maalem in a five-round BRAVE CF 50 will be a histor- tality at its finest. The oasis of Kombat Kingdom and be part title match- ical fight night celebrating the escape from the busy city has of providing fighters with an up scheduled for the historical emblematic milestone for the become a beloved destination unforgettable yet elegant ex- event. truly global MMA promotion. for families, tourists, and busi- perience visiting the Kingdom With a professional record of In this meantime, BRAVE CF has ness travellers to create unfor- of Bahrain.” 14 wins and 4 losses, Fakhred- visited 21 countries in only ex- gettable memories in the heart BRAVE CF is hosting 4 events dine has been one of the most actly 1651 days of operations, an of a fast-paced city. at the Kingdom of Bahrain pivotal names in the history of one-night open weight tourna- holding two belts at the same unparalleled achievement in the “Being a luxurious hotel in started with BRAVE CF 47: BRAVE Combat Federation, hav- ment held in Kombat Kingdom time, and, once and for all, writ- industry. the heart of the bustling Al Asian Domination on March ing been the very first star to back in 2019. ing his name in the history of the The landmark event will fea- Seef District of Manama, we 11th, BRAVE CF 48: Arabian sign with the truly global pro- Fakhreddine achieved his promotion. ture in total three title fights value providing high quality Night on March 18th, BRAVE motion, even before its debut long-time dream of capturing Mohamed Said Malem boasts with Arab icon Jarrah Al-Silawi and elevated experiences for CF 49: Super Fights on March event, which he was supposed the world title in September, a professional record of 11 wins defending his Super Welter- tourists and business travel- 25, and BRAEV CF 50 on April to headline. 2020, when he knocked out the and 3 losses, and is currently weight crown against Ismail lers alike,” says Christelle Van 1st to celebrate the historic Since then, Fakhreddine former Middleweight champi- on a 6-win streak, which in - Naurdiev, while Ende- Director of Hospitality, moment of reaching 50 events fought in three different weight on Daniel Pereira. He’s now in cludes two BRAVE CF wins. king Amin Ayoub looks to main- Nordic Palace & Spa. and visiting 21 countries faster classes and took part in the pres- prime position to do what no Since he beat Zvonimir Kralj, tain his throne when he faces The largest sports media than any other promotion in tigious KHK World Title, the one else has done in BRAVE CF, Said Malem has engaged in a top contender Ahmed Amir. property in the Middle East the world.

12 countries to be represented at BRAVE CF 47 Hassan Fakhreddine following footsteps of his TDT | Manama world champion older brother at BRAVE CF RAVE CF 47: Asian Dom- TDT | Manama Bination will be the first of four huge events taking place he Lebanese Assassin Has- at Kombat Kingdom, the King- Tsan Fakhreddine is making dom of Bahrain. And the fast- his comeback to mixed mar- est-growing MMA organization tial arts at BRAVE CF 48: Ara- has released the full fight card bian Night on March 18th for for the event, which will show- a chance to raise the Lebanese case the top Asian fighters with flag within the BRAVE arena and the best match-ups in the conti- make his family proud. nent. The show will take place Growing up in a family of one week from today, on March combat sports practitioners, 11th. Hassan’s main goal had always In the main event, a Light- been to build a legacy and make weight clash of epic proportions history in combat sports. He will take place as Abdisalam dedicated his life towards pur- Kubanychbek, from Kyrgyzstan, suing one goal: to become a meets Rolando Dy, from the world champion. Philippines. The winner will Hassan has been practicing be hailed as the best in Asia in combat sports since he was 14 their weight-class as well as of top fighters in the region, BRAVE CF 47: Asian Domina- years old, indulging himself in becoming the next in line to such as Kazakhstan’s Asu Alm- tion will have 12 nations rep- the scene since a young fight for the world title - which abayev, who takes on Ryskulbek resented and will take place in age in San Diego, CA. By the is currently held by Amin Ibraimov - another debutant, Bahrain, on March 11th, The time he turned 23, he entered Ayoub. from Kyrgyzstan -, as well as a show kicks off 21 days of MMA the world of In the co-main event, two of Super match-up Mayhem, with three more and started a journey towards the brightest stars in the Feath- between Nursulton Ruziboev, events taking place in the next greatness. Hassan has immense foot- my way.” erweight division will collide. from Uzbekistan, who meets three weeks, culminating in a As a middleweight contender, steps to follow being the broth- March 18 makes an important Husein Kadimagomaev will Andreas Stahl. historic BRAVE CF 50. fighting in the same division as er of the most famous Arab night for plenty Arab fighters face off against Tae Kyun Kim, his older brother, the current fighter ever. He will be going who lacked the opportunity from South Korea, with the Middleweight BRAVE CF Cham- against Eslam Mostafa Abdel to prove themselves in mixed winner moving forward in the BRAVE CF 47 Fight Card pion Mohammed Fakhreddine, Manem from Egypt who holds martial arts and demonstrate hunt for a world Lightweight: Abdisalam Kubanychbek vs Rolando Dy Hassan is committed to making a 2-0 record on a fight card their abilities on a global scale. title shot of their own. Both Featherweight: Tae Kyun Kim vs Husein Kadimagomaev his family proud and coming dedicated to showcasing the “BRAVE CF gave many fighters young men are undefeated as out on top. best rising talent in the middle the opportunity to fight and professional fighters, with 7-0 Super Welterweight: Nursulton Ruziboev vs Andreas Stahl “Mohammad is a role model east. represent their countries. It records to their names. : Mohammad Farhad vs Uloomi Karim for many Lebanese fighters and “I don’t know much about gives them the right exposure Also set for Asia’s biggest : Asu Almabayev vs Ryskulbek Ibraimov I’m one of them. I look up to my opponent but I know he’s to change their fighting careers, event is an India vs Pakistan him for what he has done in the undefeated and is walking into not just in the MENA region but Featherweight: Agshin Babayev vs Abdul Azim Badakhshi match-up between Mohammad sport, despite all the hardships the cage thinking he will re - around the world,” says Has- Farhad and Uloomi Karim, in (68 kg): Nemat Abdrashitov vs Anzor Abdulkhozhaev he went through he still came main undefeated,” says Hassan. san. “BRAVE CF will continue to the Bantamweight division. Catchweight (63 kg: Rana Rudra vs Ali Guliev up on top with an unbreakable “To him I would like to say, not grow at a fast pace consistently BRAVE CF 47: Asian Domina- will and heart made of steel,” under my watch. I’m walking and I’m proud and honoured Flyweight: Rahmatullah Yousufzai vs Jenel Lausa tion is also set to have the debut says Hassan. over anybody that will stand in to fight under this promotion.”