Mohammed Shahid (MMA)

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Mohammed Shahid
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BornMohammed Shahid
(1989-07-08) July 8, 1989 (age 36)
Manama, Bahrain
Other namesThe Hawk
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight169 lb (76.65 kg)
TeamKHK MMA
Other information
OccupationPresident, Brave Combat Federation

Mohammed Shahid (born July 8, 1989) is a Bahraini businessman and mixed martial artist who serves as president of the Brave Combat Federation, a Bahrain-based global mixed martial arts organization. [1]

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He was the first mixed martial artist to represent Bahrain in a global MMA event. [2] He is the advisor to President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and the founder of the KHK MMA fight team. [3]

Career

Mohammed Shahid started his career as a mixed martial artist and then transitioned into management at KHK MMA and later became the president of the Brave Combat Federation. [4]

KHK MMA

Mohammed Shahid was assigned to develop mixed martial arts in Bahrain as the CEO of KHK MMA. Bahrain established a national team alongside bringing global talent to facilitate the growth of MMA in Bahrain. [5] The alumnus at KHK MMA fight team includes former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, John Kavanagh, Frankie Edgar, Hamza Kooheji, and Jose Torres. [6] [7] [8]

BRAVE Combat Federation

Mohammed Shahid was appointed as the first President of the BRAVE Combat Federation. [9] As the President of BRAVE Combat Federation, Mohammed Shahid announced the partnership with International Mixed Martial Arts Federation to host the IMMAF World Championships in November 2017, which kept renewed till 2023. [10] Till date, with Mohammed Shahid as the President, Brave Combat Federation has organized 74 events in 29 nations after its formation on 23 September 2016. [11] Since Brave Combat Federation was launched back in July 2016, the promotion has held shows in Bahrain, Brazil, UAE, India, and Kazakhstan. [12]

In 2018, Mohammed Shahid revealed a partnership with MTV, the youth channel from Viacom18 to host the 30th edition of the event in India. [13] [14] In 2019, Brave Combat Federation and ESPN5 announce partnership for entry into Philippines in a press conference with the Brave president Mohammed Shahid and TV5 president Vincent "Chot" Reyes. [15] In July 2021, Mohammed Shahid was nominated for the Leading Man Of The Year award at the World MMA Awards. [16] In May 2023, Mohammed Shahid announced a partnership with French promotion Hexagone MMA and Brave Combat Federation for a special co-promoted event in Nantes, France on Thursday, 7 September 2023. [17]

Mixed Martial Arts career

Mohammed Shahid started his career as a professional fighter in the Super Fight League. He became the first fighter from GCC to be featured in the Super Fight League. He holds a record of 4-2-0 in his professional career. [18]

Professional record breakdown
6 matches4 wins2 losses
By knockout31
By submission01
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–2Prince Alamgeer KhanTKO (Punches and Elbows)SFL 38 - India vs. PakistanFebruary 27, 201512:50 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Win3–2Mohammad Younus BayatTKO (Doctor Stoppage)BFMMA - BodyForce MMA 1October 10, 201412:55 Bangalore, India
Loss3–1Satendar BankuraSubmissionSFL 24-25 - Super Fight League 24-25August 31, 201310:52 Mumbai, India
Win2–1Abdul HamidTKO (Knees)SFL 16 - Super Fight League 16August 26, 201333:17 Mumbai, India
Loss1–1Vikas Singh RuhilDQ (Illegal Knee to Grounded Opponent)SFL 14 - Super Fight League 14March 29, 201310:20 Mumbai, India
Win1–0Mayura DissanayakeSFL 1 - Super Fight League 1URCC 5 - Beyond FearMarch 11, 201235:00 Mumbai, India

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KHK Cricket

Mohammed Shahid invites Jay Shah, Chairman of the board of directors of the International Cricket Council to Bahrain KHK Cricket.jpg
Mohammed Shahid invites Jay Shah, Chairman of the board of directors of the International Cricket Council to Bahrain

Mohammed Shahid helmed as the CEO of KHK Sports to launch KHK Cricket. KHK Cricket introduced franchise-based cricket league in Bahrain, Bahrain Premier League 2018. [21] The initiative launched on 6 December 2017, aimed to bring cricket to the mainstream with live broadcasts on Bahrain National Television, digital campaigns, and with Coca-Cola as title sponsor. [22] In 2018, Bahrain Premier League (BPL) was hosted with six franchise squads comprising on 13 member-squads each. The tournament was hosted from 26 January 2018 to 9 March 2018 at the Isa Town Cricket ground, Bahrain. [23]

KHK Cricket introduced an 8-team women's league, leading Bahrain's women's team to six world records and winning the ICC Women's Initiative of the Year Award. Bahrain secured 25th in ICC T20 rankings, [24] and secured government support to construct a world-class stadium under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, alongside a temporary ground, setting the stage for future success. Inviting Jay Shah, Bahrain hosted the first Board Meeting of Asian Cricket Council in Bahrain. [25]

Awards & Recognition

BRAVE TV receiving the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) for Excellence in the Media and E-Information sector Mohammed Shahid receiving the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) for Excellence in the Media and E-Information sector.jpg
BRAVE TV receiving the Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA) for Excellence in the Media and E-Information sector

Mohammed Shahid has been awarded for his contribution in sports ecosystem and for initiating digitized business operations [26] in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In 2025, BRAVE TV was nationally recognized by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) under the patronage of H.E. Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh.

BRAVE TV under Brave Combat Federation, is the first Bahraini OTT platform that broadcast events, athlete stories, documentaries, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Also, he had been nominated by World MMA Awards for the Leading Man Of The Year award category alongside Dana White in July 2021.

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2021World MMA AwardsLeading Man Of The Year [27] Nominee
2024The Times of BahrainSports Icon Award [28] Awarded
2025Bahrain Digital Content Award (BDCA)Excellence in the Media and E-Information [29] Awarded

References

  1. ↑ Staff Writer. "The Bahraini Organization Transforming MMA". GQ Middle East. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid". The Times of India.
  3. ↑ Zidan, Karim (August 1, 2016). "Bringing MMA to the Middle East: An interview with KHK MMA founder Mohammed Shahid". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  4. ↑ Zidan, Karin. "Bahrain launches international MMA promotion BRAVE". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ Goyder, James. "A Member of Bahrain's Royal Family Looks to Set a New Standard in MMA" . Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  6. ↑ Debusmann Jr, Bernd. "Exclusive: How Bahrain helped make Khabib Nurmagomedov a global UFC star". Arabian Business. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ Netherton, Alexander. "HAMZA KOOHEJI DEFEATS EDUARDO MORA, JOSE TORRES WINS ON RETURN TO BANTAMWEIGHT". DAZN. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  8. ↑ Finley, Duane. "The Fighting Life: The Rise of MMA in Bahrain". The Bleacher Report. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ Staff Writer (December 6, 2019). "Mohammed Shahid Reflects on a Historic Year for BRAVE". The News of Bahrain. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  10. ↑ Nassif, Nadem (April 2022). "Using sport as a national soft power strategy MMA Bahrain". Routledge Handbook of Sport in the Middle East: 104. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  11. ↑ Staff Writer. "Bahrain's BRAVE CF set to become the global leader in MMA with France debut". Arabian Business. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  12. ↑ Hannoun, Farah. "Breaking Barriers: Brave CF CEO Mohammed Shahid talks organisation's rise and expectations". SportRants. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  13. ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (December 19, 2018). "MTV, Mercury Sports sign multi-year deal to bring Brave fights, reality show on TV". The Economic Times. ET Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Brave Combat Federation enters India with Brave 30". ANI. ANI News. November 15, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  15. ↑ Staff Writer. "Brave Combat Federation, ESPN5 announce partnership". ESPN. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  16. ↑ "FIGHTERS ONLY ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR 2021 WORLD MMA AWARDS". UFC. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  17. ↑ Head, Simon. "Hexagone MMA vs. Brave CF: Promotions team up for September show in Nantes". Fighters Only. Fighters Only Magazine. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Mohammed Shahid". Tapology. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Mohammed Shahid Congratulates Newly Elected ICC Independent Chair Jay Shah | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. August 28, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  21. ↑ Joseph, Babu (December 27, 2023). "Jay Shah Bolsters Global Sports Collaboration during Bahrain Visit - Bahrain This Week" . Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  22. ↑ "KHK Sports set to launch Bahrain Premier League for T20 Cricket | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. December 6, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  23. ↑ "BPL: KHK Sports, Exelon conducts team launch | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. January 15, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  24. ↑ PTI (February 3, 2023). "BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Bahrain for ACC meet, to decide on Pakistan's Asia Cup hosting rights". Sportstar. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Jay Shah elevates global sports collaboration during Bahrain visit | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. December 27, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  26. ↑ "BRAVE TV wins BDCA 2025 award for Media and E-Information | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. July 15, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  27. ↑ Newswire, MMA Fighting (December 10, 2021). "2021 World MMA Awards Results". MMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  28. ↑ admin (July 11, 2024). "Times of Bahrain hosts the TOB Icon Awards 2024". Daily GCC News from Gulf & North Africa. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  29. ↑ "BRAVE TV wins BDCA 2025 award for Media and E-Information | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. July 15, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
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