Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro is gearing up to greet the seventh Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) on November 17, a highly anticipated event that promises to unite Brazil’s top martial artists with elite international fighters. Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship, organized by the International Vision Sports Management (IVSM), marks the championship’s return to Brazil for the second time, following the inaugural success in Balneario Camboriu earlier this year.
The championship’s arrival in Rio highlights the city’s prominent status as a hub for combat sports, with a rich culture of Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and grappling that has drawn hundreds of thousands of practitioners. This return is expected to create the championship’s popularity and continue fostering a vibrant gathering of enthusiasts and athletes in Brazil. The ADXC event will showcase various combat disciplines, allowing fans to witness skillful performances and intense matchups from top talent in the sport.
Tariq Al Bahri, General Manager of IVSM, highlighted that the choice of Rio de Janeiro aligns with the city’s reputation as a global stronghold for martial arts. Al Bahri highlighted the continued cooperation between the UAE and Brazil to bolster the favor and growth of combat sports, particularly Jiu-Jitsu. Tariq Al Bahri also noted that Abu Dhabi hosts around 300 combat sports championships annually, highlighting the Emirate’s commitment to the global martial arts scene.
The event is predicted to draw large crowds and energize Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant combat sports community, adding another landmark to ADXC’s global expansion and contributing to the shared sports vision between the UAE and Brazil. With the city set to greet elite talent and spectators, the seventh ADXC event swears to deliver a thrilling spectacle for martial arts fans worldwide.