Five milestones in the 2 years of BRAVE CF

#1 Bahrain rank No.2 in the world

Brave 16: His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa alongside Mohammed Shahid and the fighting pride of Bahrain Hamza Kooheji.

Kingdom of Bahrain made a leap in world rankings to secure the second place in the latest IMMAF world rankings released for amateur mixed martial arts. BRAVE CF, the initiative led by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa had transformed the Kingdom of Bahrain into a leading force in combat sports.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is the only nation that made it to the list from the Middle East. The Nation secured this achievement after overtaking regional powerhouses in the sport including the USA, Russia, UK, Brazil, Japan and more. KHK MMA Bahrain gym also attracts professional MMA fighters from around the world to set up camps to train ahead of competitions.

Champions from multiple global promotions including Brave Combat Federation had trained in KHK MMA Bahrain. KHK MMA fighters had recently secured medals in the IMMAF African Open and in the IMMAF European Open which contributed to the improvement in global ranking for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bahrain is preceded by Sweden who is currently leading the rankings.

KHK MMA Fight Team, representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been placed fifth in world rankings for amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in 2017. Bahraini fighters showcased a dominant performance during the 2017 IMMAF World Championship which helped Bahrain improve its rankings. Bahrain has beaten major countries such as the US, Russia, the UK, Brazil, Mexico, and China to achieve this feat.