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Kooheji confident against Taha

Manama : Hamza Kooheji has responded to his opponent for Brave 12: KHK Legacy in the latest message released by the promotion. 

Kooheji will face Khalid Taha in the featherweight division on May 11 at Balai Sarbini Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

Recently Taha has posted a message addressing Kooheji. 

Kooheji who is the first Bahraini mixed martial artist to compete globally is currently undergoing training at the KHK MMA Gym in Bahrain.

Both fighters who fight at Bantamweight division had moved a weight class and are fighting in the featherweight division. 

Taha had responded that he is not coming to lose. 

Kooheji is currently on a three fight winning streak. 

The fight marks the first time Kooheji is fight abroad while competing in Brave. 

“Being the first Bahraini fighter is something I take pride in, this is the first fight for me taking place in a country that is neither mine nor my opponent’s. It will be a new feeling to fight in such a new experience. Like every fights you will find a better version of me with advanced skills,” said Kooheji.