Sharjah: The UAE National MMA Championship 5 will begin on Saturday at the indoor hall of the UAE University in Al Ain: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation said preparations for the event have been completed, with around 300 athletes registered from clubs and academies across the UAE.

According to Emirates News Agency, the two-day event will feature competitions across several age divisions, beginning with Youth D (10-11 years), Youth C (12-13 years), Youth B (14-15 years), and Youth A (16-17 years), before concluding with the adults division for athletes aged 18 and above.

Obaid Al Ketbi, an athlete from ADMA Academy competing in the Youth A division, expressed that the UAE National MMA Championship 5 is an important opportunity to assess his progress this season and better prepare for the next. Competing against athletes of varying skill levels allows him to enhance both his technical and physical abilities, while gaining valuable experience in adapting to different styles.