“Abu Dhabi Extreme” launches in Abu Dhabi on Friday

The organizing committee of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship announced the details of the sixth edition, which begins on Friday, at the “Mubadala Arena” in Abu Dhabi, as part of the “Abu Dhabi Challenge Week” activities, with wide participation from elite jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts players.

The press conference was attended by the Director General of the World Vision Sports Management Company, the tournament organizer, Tariq Al-Bahri, and a member of the organizing committee and official fight organizer, Mohammed Al-Hosani, along with a number of the most prominent participating players, including the Brazilians Anderson Ferreira, Jose Formiga, Isaki Bahensi, Jansen Gomez, and the Portuguese Bruno. Lima, Russian Tajir Ulanbekov, British player Mukayev, and Kazakhstani Kuwat Akhmedov.

Tariq Al-Bahri said, “The tournament started a year ago in the UAE, and moved to Brazil and France, before returning again to the capital, Abu Dhabi.”

He added, “The current edition is distinguished by presenting innovative fights that reflect the vision of the UAE in enhancing the status of jiu-jitsu and martial arts at the global level in a unique manner,” explaining that the growing international interest in these sports enhances the success of the tournament through its successive editions. He also pointed out the technical committee’s keenness to Attracting the best international fighters to provide a distinctive experience for the fans,” stressing that “this approach comes within the committee’s strategy to enhance the tournament’s status and reputation at the global level, and confirm its leadership in the field of mixed martial arts.”

Al-Bahri appreciated the great role played by the official sponsors of the tournament, led by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and Pyypl, a leader in the financial technology sector, praising their support for the success of this edition of the tournament.

For his part, Mohammed Al Hosani said, “The last week of preparations witnessed some changes and surprises in the fight card, and the organizing committee was able to compensate the players who were unable to participate due to injuries or emergency circumstances, which reflects the efficiency of the organizational team in managing the event and ensuring that the tournament is implemented at the highest level.” of professionalism.” Al Hosani stressed that “hosting the sixth edition in Abu Dhabi enhances the success of the tournament, as the capital is an incubator for an elite group of the best professional players in these sports.” He also pointed out that “the next edition, which will be held in Brazil on November 17, will be full of surprises.” “.