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he platform that is set to Tchange the face of com- in tournament bat sports; MMAON, and , the num- ber one promotion in Asia, Blaine O’Driscoll replaces Sean Santella for BRAVE CF 49 bout against Jose Torres are delighted to announce a groundbreaking partnership. BRAVE CF becomes the sec- Sean Santella out ond promotional partner of • BETTER MMAON, following on from with undisclosed injury European promotion WFC, during training who hosted a co-promotional BRAVE CF president Mohammed Shahid KNOW show with BRAVE in Slovenia TDT | Manama back in January 2020. to them through the platform, As part of the long-term including but not limited to; With the last-minute partnership, BRAVE CF’s fight donations, MMARKET and RAVE CF 49: Super Fights cards will be matched by fans sponsorship introductions. has shuffled its match- change, Torres vs using MMAON’s ‘fan match- A truly global promotion Bups after the Jose Tor - O’Driscoll will also making’ tool, an innovative means a truly global audience, res vs Sean Santella rematch move in the fight card, new system that ensures fans with BRAVE CF’s events availa- was shelved and replaced with serving now as the get to influence the sport they ble to watch on MMAON PPV in a Torres vs Blaine O’Driscoll co-main event of the love to watch! selected territories. match-up. evening for BRAVE CF BRAVE CF’s athletes will all These landmark announce- USA’s Sean “Shorty Rock” San- have full profiles on MMAON, ments make MMAON the real tella suffered an undisclosed 49, which takes place and benefit from the additional one-stop shop for combat injury during his training camp on March 25th streams of revenue available sports fans, especially the loy- leading up to the rematch al BRAVE following, labelled as against Jose “Shorty” Torres, evening for BRAVE CF 49, which the #BRAVENation! after their first encounter for takes place on March 25th, in Long-time president of the the tournament quarterfinals the Arad Fort, in the Kingdom This is going to Bahraini-based, globally-op- ended up in a draw, and was of Bahrain. be a revolution in erated promotion Mohammed forced to pull out from the fight The new main event of the the sport of MMA Shahid will also serve as an and the tournament. evening will be the Super Light- advisor to MMAON and ensure To Santella’s spot, BRAVE CF weight bout between the for- and I’m personally promotions and fighters con- officials have brought in SBG mer BRAVE CF World Champion excited to partner up tinue to be represented at the Ireland’s Blaine O’Driscoll, Luan “Miau” Santiago and the with MMAON and to highest level of the platform. who holds a professional re- tested at a of 61kgs, Flyweight tournament in the undefeated French powerhouse see this partnership ‘’This is going to be a revo- cord of 9 wins and 3 losses and due to the short-notice nature of sport’s history. Benoit “God of War” St. Denis. help create change lution in the sport of MMA and is one of the most consistent the match-up, the bout between With the last-minute change, The winner of this fight in the sport we all I’m personally excited to part- and successful in the Torres and O’Driscoll will in- Torres vs O’Driscoll will also will be guaranteed a title shot love ner up with MMAON and to see Irish-British MMA circuit. deed serve as a quarter-final move in the fight card, serving against reigning 165-pound this partnership help create While the fight will be con- fight for the most prestigious now as the co-main event of the world champion Eldar Eldarov. MOHAMMED SHAHID change in the sport we all love’’

KHK MMA secures three Are you searching for a wins at BRAVE CF 48 Covid-19 TDT | Manama Private HK MMA showed off at KBRAVE CF 48: Arabian Night Quarantine? on March 18 in Arad Fort at the Kingdom of Bahrain with ex- ceptional and head turning per- We are here to serve you with Quality formances securing the team three victories on the biggest Care for Covid-19 Positive Cases at Arab mixed martial arts fight Best Rate. card in the world on a global platform. One of Bahrain’s top young At Taj Plaza Hotel, Juffair talents Abdullah Al Yaqoob, who collected medals at IM- MAF Oceania, African, and European, had his profession- Athletes in action during a bout al debut at BRAVE CF 48 last SERVICES INCLUDED: Thursday on a 12-hour notice professional ranks. SHARING and was cornered by the Pride “Today, thanks to the vision SINGLE ROOM SUITE ROOM of Bahrain Hamza Kooheji. Al of H.H Shaikh Khalid bin Ham- Doctor Consultation Yaqoob dominated the fight ad Al Khalifa, we have the best with a unanimous win against KHK MMA fighters amateur fighters in the world,” Medical Services with BD BD Ramyar Luqman and getting showed the world says Mohammed Qamber, Pres- the first win for KHK MMA of how tough and well ident of the Bahraini Mixed medication upon request the night. trained they are, and Martial Arts Federation. “KHK 30 45 Abbas Khan had his second they have started MMA fighters showed the world Accessories professional MMA bout against conquering the how tough and well trained Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner the number two Middleweight professional ranks they are, and they have started in Egypt Omar El Dafrawy with conquering the professional (Arabic/Indian/Continental) 5-1-0 record and dominated with their skills and ranks with their skills and abil- with his exceptional wrestling abilities ities. BMMAF is truly proud to  Free Wifi     style that is renowned amongst MOHAMMED QAMBER, PRESIDENT OF work side by side with BRAVE     KHK MMA fighters. He secured THE BAHRAINI MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CF to translate H.H vision into FEDERATION Admission & Discharge the second win for KHK MMA reality, and support our Bah- of the night and proved himself raini fighters towards achieving Management within the Super Lightweight The success of KHK MMA is greatness.” ranks. reflective of the efforts of His KHK MMA Head Coach El- Murtaza Talha was the third Highness Shaikh Khalid bin dar Eldarov declared 2021 the KHK MMA fighter to bring an Hamad Al Khalifa to revolu- year of hunting belts for KHK incredible win for KHK MMA tionize combat sports in the MMA after defending his BRAVE Deluxe Double, Standard Studio, Family Rooms are available

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