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- The mixed martial arts competition will take place at Mubadala Arena on Jan. 25-26
ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced the launch of the first edition of the UAE National Mixed Martial Arts Championship, scheduled for Jan. 25-26 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
The championship, initially planned as a one-day event, has been extended to two days due to the high number of registrations. It will feature male and female athletes representing various clubs and academies across the UAE.
Competitors will take to the cage in youth and senior categories, including Youth C (12–13 years), Youth B (14–15 years), and Youth A (16–17 years).For the first time in local mixed martial arts championships, the event will also include a Youth D category (11–12 years).
The championship will also feature competitions in the senior category (18 years and above), adding a heightened level of excitement and competition to the event.
Mohammed Jassim Al-Hosani, a member of the Mixed Martial Arts Committee at the Federation, said the championship reflected the vision of the country’s leadership in supporting sports and athletes.
“The addition of the senior category to the championship underscores the continuous development of mixed martial arts in the UAE. This category contributes to raising the overall level of competition while enriching the experiences of younger athletes,” he added.