Abu Dhabi will stage the eighth and concluding round of the third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship this weekend, bringing the domestic season to a close at Mubadala Arena.
Running from Oct. 16 to 18, the event organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation will crown the season's Gi champions. Federation officials will also recognize the leading clubs in the overall Gi and No-Gi rankings during the closing ceremony.
Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club occupy top spot in the overall Gi standings entering the final fixtures. Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club sit in second place, with Palms Sports - Team 777 holding third, while points earned across every weight and age category will determine the ultimate winner.
The three-day competition begins on Friday with bouts in the under-18, adult, and masters divisions for both men and women. Action shifts to boys and girls in the kids' divisions on Saturday, before competitors in the under-12, under-14, and under-16 categories conclude the tournament on Sunday.
Fahad Ali Al-Shamsi, secretary-general of the federation, highlighted the season-long commitment shown across the sport ahead of the decisive round.
“The final round is the culmination of a full season of hard work, consistent training and careful preparation by clubs and academies,” Al-Shamsi said, adding that the event “allows clubs and academies to track their progress and identify areas for improvement, helping prepare athletes to compete at higher levels and represent the UAE internationally.”
Promising competitors participating in the finale include Khaled Al-Kathiri of Baniyas, Alyazia Al-Shamsi of Al-Ain, and Zayed Ali Al-Teneiji of Palms Sports - Team 777.
“In every match, I have a responsibility to my club and teammates,” said under-16 athlete Al-Kathiri. “Regular training, listening to my coach and support from my family have helped me improve. I want to help my team finish the season in first place.”
