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 the advisor to President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and the founder of the KHK MMA fight team.[3]
| Mohammed Shahid | |
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| Born | Mohammed Shahid July 8, 1989 Manama, Bahrain |
| Other names | The Hawk |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 169 lb (76.65 kg) |
| Team | KHK MMA |
| Occupation | President, Brave Combat Federation |
Background
editMohammed 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
editMohammed 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
editMohammed 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
editMohammed 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]
| 6 matches | 4 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–2 | Prince Alamgeer Khan | TKO (Punches and Elbows) | SFL 38 - India vs. Pakistan | February 27, 2015 | 1 | 2:50 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 3–2 | Mohammad Younus Bayat | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | BFMMA - BodyForce MMA 1 | October 10, 2014 | 1 | 2:55 | Bangalore, India | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Satendar Bankura | Submission | SFL 24-25 - Super Fight League 24-25 | August 31, 2013 | 1 | 0:52 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 2–1 | Abdul Hamid | TKO (Knees) | SFL 16 - Super Fight League 16 | August 26, 2013 | 3 | 3:17 | Mumbai, India | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Vikas Singh Ruhil | DQ (Illegal Knee to Grounded Opponent) | SFL 14 - Super Fight League 14 | March 29, 2013 | 1 | 0:20 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mayura Dissanayake | SFL 1 - Super Fight League 1 | URCC 5 - Beyond Fear | March 11, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Mumbai, India |
References
edit- ^ Staff Writer. "The Bahraini Organization Transforming MMA". GQ Middle East. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid". The Times of India.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Zidan, Karin. "Bahrain launches international MMA promotion BRAVE". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Goyder, James. "A Member of Bahrain's Royal Family Looks to Set a New Standard in MMA". Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Debusmann Jr, Bernd. "Exclusive: How Bahrain helped make Khabib Nurmagomedov a global UFC star". Arabian Business. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Netherton, Alexander. "HAMZA KOOHEJI DEFEATS EDUARDO MORA, JOSE TORRES WINS ON RETURN TO BANTAMWEIGHT". DAZN. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Finley, Duane. "The Fighting Life: The Rise of MMA in Bahrain". The Bleacher Report. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Staff Writer (December 6, 2019). "Mohammed Shahid Reflects on a Historic Year for BRAVE". The News of Bahrain. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Staff Writer. "Bahrain's BRAVE CF set to become the global leader in MMA with France debut". Arabian Business. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Hannoun, Farah. "Breaking Barriers: Brave CF CEO Mohammed Shahid talks organisation's rise and expectations". SportRants. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Brave Combat Federation enters India with Brave 30". ANI. ANI News. November 15, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Staff Writer. "Brave Combat Federation, ESPN5 announce partnership". ESPN. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "FIGHTERS ONLY ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR 2021 WORLD MMA AWARDS". UFC. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Head, Simon. "Hexagone MMA vs. Brave CF: Promotions team up for September show in Nantes". Fighters Only. Fighters Only Magazine. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Mohammed Shahid". Tapology. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
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