The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is set to deliver an electrifying night of top-class jiu-jitsu and grappling action with ADXC 8, scheduled for December 6, 2024, at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain. Coinciding with UAE National Day celebrations, the event boasts a stellar fight card blending world-class grappling talent and Emirati jiu-jitsu stars, guaranteeing a night of unmatched action.
UFC Flyweight No3 Amir Albazi headlines the event, taking on Brazil’s Jafel Filho in a highly anticipated main event. Known for his razor-sharp grappling and cage IQ, Albazi returns to his roots for a showdown that pits his precision against Filho’s explosive submission game in what promises to be a tactical chess match.
The co-main event brings grappling fans a heavyweight clash between Brazilian jiu-jitsu icon Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu and remarkable star Haisam Rida. With a legacy built on multiple championship titles, Cyborg remains one of the sport’s greats. Rida, known for his unpredictable and high-energy approach, aims to prove that the next generation is here to take over.
Highlighting the UAE’s dominance in jiu-jitsu, Khaled Al Shehhi faces off against bantamweight specialist Thalison Soares, while Shamma Al Kalbani, a trailblazer for Emirati women, meets China’s Peiqin Ge in a must-watch bantamweight clash. Omar Al Fadhli, one of the UAE’s brightest talents, will take on Chile’s Nicolas Ponce in a lightweight battle that showcases the Emirates’ rising combat sports talent.
Additional matchups on the card include a high-octane lightweight contest between grappling stars Movlid Khaybulaev and James Gallagher, a clash of styles in the welterweight division featuring Ahmad Al Bousari and Craig McIntosh, and a regional showdown in the bantamweight division with Abdulmalik Al Murdhi taking on Abdullah Al Farsi.
ADXC 8 celebrates the UAE’s position as a global leader in combat sports and offers fans an evening of world-class competition and national pride.
Tickets are on sale now at Virgin Megastore here. Be part of the action at ADNEC Centre, Al Ain, on December 6, 2024. For more details, visit ADXCworld.com.