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Baniyas leads after the second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Fujairah Baniyas leads after the first day of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, round 2

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Fujairah, United Arab Emirates – Second round Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed’s Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) officially started on Friday at Zayed Sports Sophisticated IN Fujairahbringing together a enormous share of athletes competing in youth, adult and senior categories.

The opening day was full of intense action, during which clubs fought for the first points in the general classification. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club after the first day of the competition, he emerged as the leader, however MOD United Arab Emirates secured second place and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club closed the top three.

The championships continue to play a key role in expanding the sport around the world Arab Emiratesfocusing on athlete development and creating competitive opportunities for practitioners at all levels.

Yousef Abdullah Al BatranMember of the Management Board of sp United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federationhighlighted the growing influence of this sport throughout the country.

“What we see in this round reflects the continued advancement of jiu-jitsu in the UAE,” Al Batran said. “Competition is not narrow to the mat. Clubs, athletes and families play an significant role in building a forceful sports culture. The forceful family presence here shows how connected the community has become to sports.”

Al Batran also highlighted the variety of levels of competition present in the tournament.

“Juvenile athletes are developing rapidly, adult athletes are highly disciplined, and the champion categories bring valuable experience. This combination adds depth to the championships and strengthens the development path of athletes at every stage.”

Ribamar Santiagocoach Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Clubsaid this round is a key test for teams preparing for the rest of the season.

“This round allows us to assess how prepared the athletes are,” Santiago explained. “It’s not just about results, but about measuring performance and how well competitors adapt to different challenges. Organizing the championship in rounds encourages long-term planning because success depends on consistent performance throughout the season.”

The standout athletes of the day included: Zayed Al Shamsi With MOD Academywho won gold in brown belt for adults in the 56 kg category.

“Every match came down to petite details,” Al Shamsi said. “The final was all about time and control. This championship rewards consistency, so we are focused on maintaining performance and continuing to improve in each round.”

Organizers expect that the crowds will be even larger over the next two days, which will be partly due to, among others, “Award for supporting the family” initiative introduced by United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation as part World Jiu-Jitsu Awards in Abu Dhabi and Year of the Family campaign.

The initiative encourages families to attend events and support athletes throughout the season, and participation can be tracked via a QR code during the championships.

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Hasim Rahman’s undefeated son Sharif signs multi-fight BKB deal

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Hasim Rahman’s undefeated son Sharif signs multi-fight BKB deal
Bare Knuckle Boxing has added another second-generation boxer to
its growing roster.

The promotion recently announced that Sharif Rahman has signed a
multi-fight agreement, bringing the undefeated prospect into the
bare-knuckle ranks while still in his prime.

Sharif Rahman joins BKB after building an undefeated 9-0 boxing
record

Rahman, 30, is the son of former two-time heavyweight champion
Hasim Rahman and the brother of professional boxer Hasim Rahman Jr.
His father famously stopped Lennox Lewis in 2001 to capture the
heavyweight championship.

Known as “C3,†Rahman has compiled an unblemished 9-0 professional
boxing record with four knockouts. The Baltimore native, who now
resides in Las Vegas, will attempt to carry that unbeaten record
into bare-knuckle competition.

“I’ve carried this family name my whole career and I’ve never
lost,†Rahman said via press release. “Bare-knuckle is a new test,
no gloves, no excuses, just pure skill and heart and I’m bringing
my undefeated record to BKB to prove I belong among the best in the
trigon.â€

Rahman follows several established boxers who have recently made
the move to BKB, including Victor Ortiz, JoJo Diaz, Alfredo Angulo
and Lee Selby.

His promotional debut and opponent will be announced at a later
date.

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Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry have contrasting views on women’s authority

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Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry have contrasting views on women’s authority
Islam
Makhachev and Ian Garry
have vastly different views on how much authority women should
have.

Garry recently faced significant backlash for speaking about his
feminine side in an interview. “The Future†admitted to crying
while watching Disney movies and feeling more masculine by staying
in touch with his feminine side. Garry also said that the world
would be a better place with women running it and men simply
listening to them.

Islam Makhachev has hilarious reaction to UFC legend needing
wife's approval to go to Dagestan

Makhachev, although in jest, expressed opposite views on women
having authority. The
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion invited
Demetrious
Johnson to Dagestan during a recent interview. When “Mighty
Mouse†expressed safety concerns, Makhachev assured him that
Dagestan is one of the safest places in the world.

Johnson then said that he would have to consult his wife on the
matter. Makhachev laughed in disbelief about the UFC Hall of Famer
having to take his wife's permission. Makhachev said that Johnson,
being one of the best fighters in history, merely has to inform his
wife, not take her permission.

“Talk to wife? Talk to wife?†Makhachev said. “You're the best
fighter in the world. You have to tell her. But not ask.â€

Makhachev (28-1) puts his welterweight title on the line against
Garry (17-1) in the main event of UFC
330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.


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Contender Series winner gets surprise UFC shot after UFC 330 shakeup

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Contender Series winner gets surprise UFC shot after UFC 330 shakeup
The upcoming
Ultimate Fighting Championship event has undergone a late
change, with Eduardo
Henrique stepping in to replace Jose Ochoa
at UFC
330.

Ochoa was reportedly forced out due to an injury, leaving Charles
Johnson without an opponent days before their bout at Xfinity
Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. However, the promotion quickly found
a replacement in Henrique, who will now make his UFC debut against
Johnson.

Eduardo Henrique gets UFC debut against Charles Johnson after
Jose Ochoa injury

Henrique (15-2) will return to action after nearly nine months
away. The former
Legacy Fighting Alliance flyweight champion last competed in
September 2025, earning a decision over An Tuan Ho
on
Dana White's Contender Series. However, the victory wasn't
enough for a UFC contract.

The fighter also appeared on Season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighterâ€
last year. Now, Henrique has the chance to make his UFC debut as a
late replacement in UFC 330.

Johnson (19-9) lost to Asu
Almabayev in his last Octagon appearance in June. His upcoming
bout will be his fourth UFC fight of 2026, making him the
promotion’s most active fighter this year. He is currently
averaging one bout every 98 days.

Despite the unexpected shakeup, UFC 330 remains a 12-fight card
capped off by two title fights.

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