Mohammed Shahid (MMA)

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Mohammed Shahid
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BornMohammed Shahid
(1989-07-08) July 8, 1989 (age 34)
Manama, Bahrain
Other namesThe Hawk
Nationality Bahraini
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight169 lb (76.65 kg)
TeamKHK MMA
OccupationPresident, Brave Combat Federation

Mohammed Shahid (born July 8, 1989) is a Bahraini businessman who serves as president of the Brave Combat Federation, a Bahrain-based global mixed martial arts organization. [1] He is the first mixed martial artist to represent Bahrain in a global MMA event. [2] He is a practicing Muslim and the founder of the KHK MMA fight team. [3]

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Background

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 72 events in 28 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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