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dubai [UAE]15th May (ANI/WAM): The Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City witnessed an exciting display of talent on Saturday night as the promising Emirati fighter performed in Youth MMA Championship 5 outstanding.
The stands were packed and the crowd was boiling as the event wowed spectators by showcasing the enormous potential of the country’s MMA athletes.
The tournament, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, was an action-packed event, with intense duels captivating spectators from start to finish.
The 6th Youth MMA Championship, scheduled for June, will be the last MMA event to be held in the UAE capital before the IMMAF Youth MMA World Championship – the largest event on the global MMA calendar.
The event was attended by dignitaries such as Kerrith Brown, President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), and Brigadier Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri Martial Arts Association, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Chairman of the Federation’s Mixed Martial Arts Committee and Senior Vice President of Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association.
Al Dhaheri commented: “The Championship achieved most of its objectives and coincides with Abu Dhabi preparing to host the World Championships, one of the biggest sporting events on the global sports agenda.
We closely follow the progress of the Emirati fighters, who are rapidly developing skills and expertise. This will strengthen their readiness and readiness to join the national team, compete in the World Championships, stand out and hoist the UAE flag on the podium. “
Kerrith Brown, President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), said: “The past year has seen tremendous growth and development in the UAE MMA scene. From their first gold medal at the Youth World Championships to now, seeing the UAE MMA Federation It’s really encouraging to see the progress not only from the athletes, but also from the coaches and support staff.”
He further emphasized: “It is great to see the positive development of the sport, especially in the field of youth MMA. I believe the UAE is leading the way in investing in the next generation. This serves as a beacon of hope for other federations to show that investing in Youth can pave the way for a bright future in MMA around the world.”
Zamzam Al Hammadi, representing ADMA Academy, defeated Alyazi Albadawi of The Force Sports Club in a fierce competition in the Junior/Ladies/Junior B/-62kg category.
“Mixed Martial Arts is a sport that requires different techniques than other martial arts disciplines. I am grateful to the technicians and coaches who have helped me over the past few months to prepare me optimally for this defining moment in my career. I Thanks also to the Federation for paving the way for Emirati girls to shine in this illustrious sport,” she said.
In this championship match, Hamdan Mohamed Alnajar of the Sharjah Self-Defense Force claimed the top spot in the Youth/Men/Youth C/-48kg category after defeating ADMA Academy’s Zayed Al Hammadi in a tight final. Najar said that winning the championship is a big motivation in the early stages of a player’s career.
He added that this important victory will motivate him to prepare for the IMMAF Youth Mixed Martial Arts World Championships in Abu Dhabi, a coveted event for all players.
The winners of the championship also include ADMA fighter Alogaily Alzaabi in the Youth/Men/Youth A/Featherweight (-65.8kg) category, Sultan Alghusain, Saeed Alnuaimi in the Youth/Men/Youth A/Lightweight (-70.3kg) category In the Youth/Men/Youth B/-57kg category, Thani Almehairi in the Youth/Men/Youth B/-62kg category and Rakan Alyammahi of the Sharjah Self-Defense Force in the Youth/Men/Youth C/-40kg category. (ANI/WAM)
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