23-05-2025
UAE National MMA Championship kicks off tomorrow in Al Ain
23 May 2025 22:00
ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation will host the fourth UAE National MMA Championship at ADNEC Centre Al Ain from May 24-25, 2025, attracting 300 male and female athletes from across the championship is part of the federation's agenda to spread mixed martial arts across the UAE and broaden its appeal across various age championship features multiple divisions, including Youth D (ages 10–11), Youth C (ages 12–13), Youth B (ages 14–15), Youth A (ages 16–17), and the adult category (ages 18 and above).
Abdullah Salem Al Zaabi, Head of Events and Activities at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, said that the championship marks a pivotal step in the development of mixed martial arts in the country. He highlighted its role in fostering community engagement and instilling values of discipline and perseverance among the younger generation.