Abu Dhabi set for Youth MMA Championship 5

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced the completion of preparations for the Youth MMA Championship 5 taking place on May 13 in the Mubadala Arena at Zayed Sports City.

The one-day event marks the last competition ahead of the 2023 IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships — the most prominent sporting event on the international MMA calendar — scheduled from Aug. 2 to 5.

“The fifth edition of this tournament builds on the great successes achieved by the previous four editions, particularly in terms of attracting top fighters in various age categories,” said Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al-Dhaheri, chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s mixed martial arts committee.

“This event is aligned with the federation’s mission to promote the growth of MMA as a sport, and to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as the world’s martial arts capital and preferred destination for champions.”

“The high demand for the tournament registration is a testament to the importance that the federation has placed on mixed martial arts events during the current season,” he added. “The timing of the tournament is particularly opportune, as it coincides with the preparation efforts of clubs, academies and players for the upcoming MMA World Youth Championship in Abu Dhabi, which is the largest event this year and takes place in less than three months.”