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UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Videos Of Finals Matches

Here are the links to all of the black belt finals from the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, that took place Jan 14. in the UAE. 

Jan 16, 2017

Gabriel Arges Destroys Competition at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

The 2017 UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Gi Event provided a wealth of entertaining matches and a few surprises.

Jan 14, 2017

Nathiely Jesus: The 20-Year-Old Breakout Black Belt Superstar In The Making

Few black belt competitors in the sport today can claim to have had a rookie year quite like Nathiely Karoline Melo de Jesus… And it hasn't even been a full year yet.

Jan 14, 2017

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Black Belt Divisions Breakdown: Who's Going To Win?

Both the male and female divisions are stacked for the first ever Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. Take a look at our breakdown of the action below.

Jan 14, 2017

Faisal Dominates, Popovitch Returns At Day 1 Of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Faisal Al Ketbi (view profile) looked to be in total control in both of his matches today at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.

Jan 13, 2017

Breaking News: Cicero Costha Students Allegedly Defrauded By Travel Agent

A person claiming to be a travel agent has allegedly defrauded more than 20 jiu-jitsu athletes from Sao Paulo, Brazil. 

Jan 13, 2017

FloSports Weekly Viewing Guide: Jan. 9 - Jan. 15

In our weekly programming rundown, we highlight the best live coverage and original storytelling coming up across each of our sites. If you have Apple TV or Roku, you can watch all of these live events and documentaries on your TV at home.

Jan 13, 2017

Felipe Pena Unable To Compete At Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Two-time Grand Slam champion and last year's World Pro absolute champ Felipe Pena (view profile) will not be able to compete this weekend in Abu Dhabi. 

Jan 12, 2017

Pablo Popovitch Back For First Time In Nearly 18 Months

Pablo Popovitch disappeared from the jiu-jitsu scene and hasn't been seen in action since August 2015, when he competed at the ADCC World Championships in Brazil.

Jan 11, 2017

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How Does The UAEJJF Ranking Work, And Who's Winning?

The United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) awards big cash prizes to the top-ranked athletes at the end of the season. In this breakdown of the UAEJJF's system, we explain how the athletes accumulate points and who is currently winning. 

Jan 11, 2017

Flashback: When Faisal Al Ketbi Won His First Major Black Belt Gold Medal

Faisal Al Ketbi of the UAEJJ Team won his first major gold medal at the Abu Dhabi Rio de Janeiro Grand Slam in November when he became champion of the -83kg black belt division. 

Jan 11, 2017

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For Gabriel Arges Being Ranked #1 Is About The Professionalism Of Jiu-Jitsu

It's just over halfway through the UAEJJF's Grand Slam series of events, and Gabriel Arges (view profile) has a very clear goal in his mind: to be the No. 1-ranked black belt men's athlete of the 2016-2017 season.

Jan 10, 2017

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Felipe Pena's Challenge: Go 3-0 vs. Xande Ribeiro At Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Felipe Pena will compete Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, and there's a good chance he could face Xande Ribeiro in the 94kg division. 

Jan 9, 2017

10 Days Out: The Grand Slam World Jiu-Jitsu Tour Arrives in Abu Dhabi

The 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Jiu-Jitsu Tour visits Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the first time on January 13-14, and some of the best black belts in the world will compete for massive cash prizes. You can watch the event live-streamed or later on demand on FloGrappling. 

Jan 3, 2017