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BRAVE CF Hints Expanding India Programme For More MMA Fighters in 2024
Sep 21, 2023
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BRAVE CF Development Program, in Partnership with KHK MMA, supports numerous athletes globally through training support with the KHK MMA team in the Kingdom of Bahrain, medical assistance, competition support, media and sports consultation, and a guaranteed contract with BRAVE CF.
In 2023, Mahboob Khan earned this spot by becoming the biggest Indian MMA prospect under the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. Born in Hyderabad, Mahboob went from being a cab driver supporting his family to being the first-ever Indian fighter to win a gold medal at the IMMAF World Championship and winning seven national titles in MMA.
Three months into the BRAVE CF Development Program, Mahboob Khan significantly improved his skillset training alongside the KHK MMA Fight Team which has numerous top athletes from every major MMA promotion including BRAVE CF, UFC, PFL, and Bellator. The success of the pilot candidate for the BRAVE CF Development Program has increased the levels of confidence of the leadership at BRAVE CF to expand the tailor-made India Programme For More MMA Fighters in 2024.
"Securing the commitment and support from BRAVE Combat Federation to initiate the developmental program for Indian athletes is a remarkable initiative and opens numerous possibilities for Indian athletes to represent the nation at a global level. We are confident that the opportunity will create a positive impact among the athletes and would like to thank His Highness Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa for the support and Mohammed Shahid, President of BRAVE Combat Federation.", responded Sharif Mohammed Bapu, President MMA INDIA and Director of South Asia, Asian MMA Federation.
Having hosted 3 major shows in India in 2017, 2018, and 2019, combined with the strategic partnerships with MX Player and JIOTv, India remains a focus area for the fastest-growing global promotions that has hosted events in 29 nations worldwide.
Mohammed Shahid, President of the BRAVE CF, had expressed his plans: "India is a huge market for Combat Sports. We love India and the passion of the athletes and fans for the sport. We have definitive plans in the pipeline to not just host events but also to nurture the thriving ecosystem for MMA in India. We love hosting events there and more than anything we look forward to giving Indian athletes the exposure to represent the nation worldwide. We have one of the largest fan followings for the brand from India so we also have exciting initiatives for our fans out there in the region to be unveiled in the coming days and want to give our fans more reasons to engage with the brand."
