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Combat sports events in Abu Dhabi
Overview
Abu Dhabi is hosting several major international combat sports events in late 2026.
In September, the city hosted the Middle East debut of the All-Star Sumo Competition at the Space42 Arena. The tournament featured nine elite wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia, and Egypt in a round-robin format, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi in collaboration with USA Sumo.
The Mubadala Arena has also hosted significant jiu-jitsu competitions. The third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship recently concluded its eight-round season. In the final club standings, Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured its second consecutive Gi title, while Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club earned its third straight No-Gi crown.
Individual success was noted among Omani siblings Abdullah and Mohammed Al Farsi, who both secured gold medals. Abdullah, a two-time world champion, expressed a desire to use international success to promote the sport in Oman and support sports tourism in Sur.
The 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship has now commenced at the Mubadala Arena. Held under the patronage of Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, the 13-day event is scheduled to run until November 21. The championship features more than 10,000 athletes from 130 countries, with opening day competitions focusing on amateur male and female athletes in the adult and masters blue belt divisions.
In a related development, jiu-jitsu legend Renzo Gracie has taken an equity stake in UJITSU, a UAE-founded technology company. Gracie has joined the platform as a global ambassador and strategic partner to support the international growth of the digital platform for jiu-jitsu practitioners.
Entities
Mubadala Arena · Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club · Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship · Abu Dhabi · UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesAbu Dhabi hosts 18th World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship has begun, featuring 10,000 athletes from 130 countries. Separately, Renzo Gracie has joined UAE-based UJITSU as a shareholder and global ambassador.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAbu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns in November
The 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will host over 10,000 athletes from 130 countries at Mubadala Arena from November 9 to 21, featuring a prize pool of over AED 3 million.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesKhaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concludes in Abu Dhabi
Omani siblings Abdullah and Mohammed Al Farsi won gold at the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, while Baniyas and Sharjah clubs secured major seasonal titles.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesKhaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship finale begins in Abu Dhabi
More than 3,000 athletes will compete in the final round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, starting this Friday at the Mubadala Arena.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAbu Dhabi prepares for major jiu-jitsu championships
Abu Dhabi is hosting major jiu-jitsu competitions at Mubadala Arena, including the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Championship in September 2026 and the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship in November.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesAll-Star Sumo to debut in Abu Dhabi in September 2026
The All-Star Sumo Competition will debut in the Middle East on September 26, 2026, at Abu Dhabi’s Space42 Arena, featuring nine elite international wrestlers.
Sources
abudhabimagazine.ae · androidcommunity.com · arabnews.pk · bierun.com · centreline.com.pk · gulf-insider.com · khaleejtimes.com · mid-east.info · mymmanews.com
This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history