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Web Release
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Web Release
Al Ain to Host Fourth UAE National MMA Championship
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation will host the fourth UAE National MMA Championship at ADNEC Centre Al Ain on May 24 and 25, 2025. The event is expected to draw around 300 male and female athletes from across the UAE representing various age categories and clubs. The Federation's decision to organise the event in Al Ain Region shows its dedication to spreading mixed martial arts across the UAE. It also seeks to expand the sport's grassroots base and provide a professional setting for young athletes to improve their technical and physical talents. The 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), offering athletes a platform to compete, improve, and progress toward elite-level representation. Mohammed Jassim Al Hosani, a member of the Federation's Mixed Martial Arts Committee, said: 'The UAE National MMA Championship, which has five rounds throughout the year, is vital to our championship calendar. Its growth in participation and geographic variety highlights the success of our nationwide development initiatives.' 'Hosting this round in Al Ain shows our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity for athletes nationwide. With the inclusion of the Adults division, the championship's intensity is increased, and athletes are exposed to a variety of competitive methods and skill sets.
Arab News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Al-Ain set to host fourth UAE National MMA Championship
ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation will host the fourth UAE National MMA Championship at ADNEC Centre Al-Ain on May 24 and 25. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The event is expected to draw around 300 male and female athletes from across the UAE, representing various age categories and clubs. The federation's decision to organize the event in Al-Ain Region is part of an initiative to popularize mixed martial arts across the UAE. It also seeks to expand the sport's grassroots base and provide a professional setting for young athletes to improve their technical and physical talents. The 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), offering athletes a platform to compete, improve, and progress toward elite-level representation. Mohammed Jassim Al-Hosani, a member of the federation's Mixed Martial Arts Committee, said: 'The UAE National MMA Championship, which has five rounds throughout the year, is vital to our championship calendar. Its growth in participation and geographic variety highlights the success of our nationwide development initiatives. 'Hosting this round in Al-Ain shows our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity for athletes nationwide. With the inclusion of the adults division, the championship's intensity is increased, and athletes are exposed to a variety of competitive methods and skill sets.'
Gulf Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Dubai to host third edition of UAE National MMA Championship
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that the third edition of the UAE National MMA Championship will take place on April 12 and 13, 2025, at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai. The championship is part of the federation's continuous efforts to promote mixed martial arts nationwide and provide a competitive platform for identifying and developing emerging talent. The third edition is expected to draw wide participation from male and female athletes representing clubs and academies across the UAE, reflecting the championship's growing significance in the national sports calendar. The competition will feature several age divisions, starting with Youth D (ages 10–11), followed by Youth C (ages 12–13), Youth B (ages 14–15), Youth A (ages 16–17), and the Adults category (ages 18 and above). The federation confirmed that the weight divisions for each age group have been approved in line with international standards, ensuring fair competition among athletes within the same category. The approved competition format is also designed to raise the overall level of performance by motivating athletes to perform at their peak. At the end of the championship, the top athletes in each age and weight category will be crowned. Mohammed Jassim Al Hosani, a member of the federation's Mixed Martial Arts Committee, said: 'The UAE National MMA Championship is an important part of the Federation's championship calendar, as it helps us achieve both technical and strategic goals. It gives athletes the chance to test their skills in a competitive setting that meets international standards, and it helps us discover and support new talent through well-structured development programmes.' Hosani added that the strong participation in the past two editions of the championship shows the Federation's success in building a strong group of athletes and boosting the UAE's reputation as a leader in mixed martial arts regionally and globally.
