Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Fujairah The third round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship begins in Fujairah
Third round Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi) Championship will take place this weekend in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, where athletes from top clubs from across the country will gather to compete for valuable ranking points in one of the most vital jiu-jitsu competitions in the United Arab Emirates.
Organized under the leadership of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the championship continues to play a major role in the development of the sport in the UAE, offering organized competitions and opportunities for athletes of various age groups to showcase their skills.
No-Gi competitions provide faster, technical battles
Round 3 will feature No-Gi matches, a format known for its faster pace and active rallies. Without conventional gi uniform grips, players rely more on speed, positioning and quick decision-making.
This style of competition requires athletes to respond immediately and adapt to changing situations, helping them refine their techniques and expand their experience against a variety of opponents.
The tournament provides athletes with an excellent opportunity to assess their physical readiness and tactical awareness as they look to climb the overall championship rankings.
Building the future of Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE
Since its launch, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed’s Jiu-Jitsu Championship it has become a cornerstone of the country’s local jiu-jitsu calendar. The event serves as a development pathway for athletes who wish to represent the UAE on national teams and compete internationally.
According to Abdullah Salem Al Zaabi, director of marketing and corporate communications at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the number of participants increases with each round.
“We are seeing a steady escalate in participation in the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship rounds, demonstrating the success of efforts to expand the sport and attract more athletes,” Al Zaabi said. “It also raises the level of competition and provides athletes with a solid platform to develop in a professional environment.”
Athletes take up the challenge
For players like Theyab Alnuaimi of Al Ain Club, the No-Gi format adds another level of intensity to the competition.
Alnuaimi, competing in the 62 kg adult brown belt division, believes that the faster-paced nature of No-Gi matches requires full concentration from start to finish.
“This round is different because No-Gi matches are faster and require quick decisions,” Alnuaimi explained. “Athletes must remain fully focused at all times because even compact mistakes can make a difference. At the same time, the championships give us a good chance to test ourselves against different opponents, which helps us improve our results and gain experience.”
A key event in the United Arab Emirates grappling calendar
As the number of participants continues to grow and the level of competition increases each season, the championship has become an vital platform for the development of the next generation of Emirati grapplers.
Events like Round 3 in Fujairah not only facilitate athletes improve their skills, but also support the broader mission of preparing athletes to represent the UAE in regional and international jiu-jitsu tournaments.
As the championship progresses, clubs and athletes will continue to fight for points in the rankings, keeping the pressure high as the race for the top positions intensifies.
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.
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.
🤔Ian Garry
says if women ruled the world everything would be better
“If the world was run by women, we'd all live in a better world. If
we just listened to them and let them takeover, it would be an
easier worldâ€
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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.
Prepared for any challenge 😎@INNERG_UFC |
#UFC330
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