Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 3rd January, 2018: Some of the most exciting jiu-jitsu players from across the globe and especially in the Middle East are descending in Abu Dhabi to perform at the fourth leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, which is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on 12 and 13 January at the Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City.
Commenting on the upcoming event, H.E Abdulmunem Al Hashemi, Chairman of UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation®, President of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union & Senior Vice President of Jiu-Jitsu International Federation said, “I would like to thank our sponsors: Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Media, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Palm Sports. Strategic partnerships are really important to take a product and propel it towards sustainability.”
“The Grand Slam has become a must in the jiu-jitsu calendar, especially for all the competitors in the Arab world, all the best players from across the region look forward to it and we are proud that we can host them with a competitive environment where they can showcase their skills with the best in the game.”
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® Abu Dhabi will be broadcasted live on Abu Dhabi Sports in the UAE & MENA region, Combate and SporTV in Brazil, FloGrappling worldwide stream, FOX Sports in Asia, Fight Network in Canada, Europe and MENA regions, Astro in Malaysia, Starhub in Singapore, ABS-CBN Sports in Philippines, Orange TV in Indonesia, SCTV in Vietnam, Singtel in Singapore and Australia, Super Sport and Azam Sports in Africa, Fight Sports in the Caribbean, North America and Europe regions and on delayed telecast on Dubai Sports and Sharjah Sports.
Igor Silva, Black belt world champion, who is competing in the 110kg Adult category, said, “It’s good to have the Grand Slam come to the home of Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve trained well without injuries with my ‘commando group’ teammates. We did well at the Grand Slam in Rio, we are hoping to finish in the top three as a team in Abu Dhabi, so I think this one will be one of the best of the season, see you all at the Mubadala Arena on 12th and 13th January ”
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® in Abu Dhabi will begin at 14:00pm until 19:00pm (Abu Dhabi standard time) on 12th January and from 11:00am until 18:00pm on 13th January at the Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Players will be available for flash interviews at the Media Zone on both days. Event media credentials can be picked up on Friday 12th January from 9am at the Mubadala Arena. Emirates ID is required for credential pick-up.
FIGHT WEEK ACTIVITIES
WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE
Pre Date Weigh-In 1: Thursday 11th January [17:00pm to 19:00pm]
Venue: Mubadala Arena
Pre Date Weigh-In 2: Friday 12th January [17:00pm to 19:00pm]
Venue: Mubadala Arena
On Date Early Weigh-In 1 & 2: Friday 12th & Saturday 13th January [12:30pm to 1:30pm and 8:30am to 9:30am]
Venue: Mubadala Arena
FIGHT SCHEDULE
DAY1– Friday 12th January | 14:00pm to 18:00pm
Venue: Mubadala Arena
Belt Category: White Belt | Purple Belt | Adults & Masters | Male & Female
DAY2– Saturday 13th January | 11:00am to 18:00pm
Venue: Mubadala Arena
Belt Category: Brown Belt | Black Belt | Adults & Masters | Male & Female
