UFC stars Aljamain Sterling and Chase Hooper to headline Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship

A jiu-jitsu No Gi clash between UFC’s Aljamain Sterling and Chase Hooper will headline the second Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) at the Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City, on Friday.

ADXC held its inaugural show in October last year and based on that success, the second edition looks set to dazzle fans once again.

“I am super excited for Friday night. Chase Hooper is a tough fighter, a high-level guy. Also, he is a blackbelt. I am going to prove myself and end the fight with a submission,” Sterling said at the launch ceremony on Wednesday.

Sterling, 34, a prominent UFC bantamweight, has an impressive grappling record and will be taking on Hooper, who is 10 years his junior and known for his outstanding jiu-jitsu skills.

Hooper didn’t hide his excitement for the fight.

“I am from a small town and a small gym but I am here in Abu Dhabi now. I have been training since I was a kid. I am excited to be doing the sport I love, jiu-jitsu. I can’t be more excited for Friday night,” he said.

ADXC is a newcomer to the world of combat sports. It brings together renowned martial art fighters in a variety of disciplines such as MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, and grappling.

In the co-main event, the current Abu Dhabi World Pro champion Bruno Lima of Portugal faces off against his 2020 European Open final nemesis, Manuel Ribamar of Brazil.

Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship Second Edition

“I am here to show that my place is here,” Lima said. “I may not be the most famous guy, but in the end, my jiu-jitsu always proves itself, and I can’t wait to prove it once again.”

Ribamar shared his enthusiasm, saying, “I am very happy to have been chosen to participate in this edition of the tournament, I am also pleased that the next event will be held in my