BRAVE CF dominates Fightbook awards

TDT | Manama

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The 10th annual Fightbook MMA Awards have been announced, and Bahrain’s BRAVE Combat Federation, the most global MMA organization in the world, dominated the awards by winning multiple categories, including the prestigious Global Promotion of the Year award.

For the eighth consecutive year, BRAVE Combat Federation was named the #1 Global MMA Promotion of the Year, reaffirming the success of BRAVE CF’s global vision. The organization holds the record for being the most hosted MMA organization in the world with events held in 35 nations and the award compliments BRAVE CF’s commitment to inclusive growth in the MMA world.

BRAVE CF President Mohammed Shahid, who has been tirelessly executing the vision of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, was honoured with the President’s Choice Award when “The Roaring Lion” Carlos Kremer won the #1 Cage Announcer of the Year award for the eighth year in a row.

For the fifth consecutive year, BRAVE CF’s Phil Campbell and Kirik Jenness were named MMA Commentators of the Year, highlighting the production quality that BRAVE CF consistently brings to the global MMA stage and solidifying its dominance at the awards.

The year 2024 was historic for BRAVE Combat Federation as the organization debuted in Mauritius, the Netherlands, China, Bulgaria, and Austria, further extending its world record as the most travelled MMA organization in the world. BRAVE CF also became the most hosted MMA organization in Europe, with events now held in 16 countries, and tied as the most hosted MMA organization in Asia, having held events in 13 nations. The organization’s return to Africa with an event in Mauritius further cemented its status as the only international MMA organization to host events on the continent.

Inside the cage, BRAVE CF crowned four new champions. Luiz Cado claimed the Super Welterweight title, Erko Jun became the Light Heavyweight champion, Pavel Dailidko was crowned the inaugural Heavyweight champion, and Nicholas Hwende captured the Bantamweight title at BRAVE CF 91 in Bahrain.

In addition to breaking hosting records, BRAVE CF strengthened its roster with world-class signings, including Muhammad Mokaev, whose addition created major buzz in the MMA world in 2024. Also, by showcasing the iconic India vs. Pakistan rivalry inside the MMA cage, BRAVE CF broke traditional norms in the sport, setting the stage for an exciting 2025.