
Dubai to host third UAE National MMA Championship
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The championship is part of the federation's efforts to promote mixed martial arts nationwide, and provide a competitive platform for identifying and developing emerging talent.
The third edition is expected to draw wide participation from male and female athletes representing clubs and academies across the UAE, reflecting the championship's growing significance in the national sports calendar.
It will feature several age divisions, starting with Youth D (ages 10–11), followed by Youth C (ages 12–13), Youth B (ages 14–15), Youth A (ages 16–17) and the Adults category (ages 18 and above).
The federation said that the weight divisions for each age group have been approved in line with international standards, ensuring fair competition among athletes within the same category. The approved competition format is also designed to raise the overall level of performance by motivating athletes to perform at their peak. At the end of the championship, the top athletes in each age and weight category will be crowned.
Mohammed Jassim Al-Hosani, a member of the federation's Mixed Martial Arts Committee, said: 'The UAE National MMA Championship is an important part of the federation's championship calendar, as it helps us achieve both technical and strategic goals. It gives athletes the chance to test their skills in a competitive setting that meets international standards, and it helps us discover and support new talent through well-structured development programs.'
Al-Hosani added that the strong participation in the past two editions of the championship shows the federation's success in building a strong group of athletes and boosting the UAE's reputation as a leader in mixed martial arts, regionally and globally.
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