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Fujairah to host Round 3 of Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (375+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter Fujairah will host Round 3 of the Khaled Bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) this weekend at Zayed Sports Complex, as top clubs and academies across the country look to improve their positions in the overall…...
Usman retains PFL lightweight title with submission victory over Davis
2+ mon, 5+ hour ago (404+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter Russian mixed martial arts star Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his Professional Fighters League (PFL) lightweight world title with a dominant submission victory over Britain's Alfie Davis, headlining the PFL Championship held at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai on…...
From soccer field to volleyball court: Emirati athlete Marwa's phoenix rise
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (369+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter When Marwa Abdulla first stepped onto a volleyball court at the age of 24, few would have predicted she would soon be competing for an Arab title. Even fewer would have expected her to return stronger after…...
Dubai is hub of combat sports and perfect home for PFL, says Khabib
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (594+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter Khabib Nurmagomedov will take center stage in a different way on February 7, guiding a wave of his fighters into PFL's "Road to Dubai" card at Coca-Cola Arena and using the event to highlight how far his…...
Discipline plays key role in success: Khabib
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter On the final day of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026, the Impact Stage hosted a rare and deeply personal conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov, offering founders and leaders an unfiltered look at what sustained excellence truly demands....
Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup features strong female participation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has confirmed that all preparations are in place for the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 31 January and 1 February, at the Fatima Bint Mubarak…...
UAE Jiu-Jitsu, MMA Federation unveils 2026 season with over 30 competitions
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (616+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced its 2026 competition calendar, which includes more than 30 local and international championships in jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. The season is designed to deliver a structured competition…...
UAE National MMA Championship off to perfect start in Al Ain
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (225+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter Action got underway on Saturday at the UAE National MMA Championship 6, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, at UAE University in Al Ain, with impressive performances from emerging athletes. The championship marked…...
UAE National MMA Championship 1 to kick off in Al Ain on Saturday
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (303+ words) Gulf Today UAE National MMA Championship 1 to kick off in Al Ain on Saturday Opening the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation's new sporting season, the UAE National MMA Championship 1 will take place on January 10 and 11 at the UAE…...
Former UFC star Khabib calls for fair opportunities for Dagestani fighters
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (648+ words) Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov called for a stronger focus on merit, discipline, and equal opportunity during his appearance at the World Sports Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. Speaking to sports leaders and athletes from around the world, Nurmagomedov…...