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- The event will take place on May 24-25 at ADNEC Centre Al-Ain
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.
The event is expected to draw around 300 male and female athletes from across the UAE, representing various age categories and clubs.
The federation鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥�11), Youth C (ages 12鈥�13), Youth B (ages 14鈥�15), Youth A (ages 16鈥�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鈥檚 Mixed Martial Arts Committee, said: 鈥淭he 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.
鈥淗osting 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鈥檚 intensity is increased, and athletes are exposed to a variety of competitive methods and skill sets.鈥�