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ADGS Abu Dhabi: Thrill And Glory For The Champions And Heroes At The End Of The Tour

May 09, 2023 BJJEE1 Admin Articles , BJJ News , Competitions/Tournaments

After a long journey in the 2022-2023 season, it was time to come back home. The AJP Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour circled back to its homonymous territory and provided an incredible display of technique at the modern Mubadala Arena, in the heat of UAE’s capital.

After three days of action from kids to masters, in all weights and belt divisions, this last Sunday, May 7th, the black belt champions, as well as the Heroes of the season, were finally revealed. The warriors who traveled the world with us and gave their best to accumulate points in the Black and Brown/Black rankings were awarded the Golden Eagle and a trophy, to remember for years to come that the glory is real for those who fight for it.

Check out the lines below for the results of the finals at the ADGS Abu Dhabi and the Heroes of the Season 2022-2023.

MEN’S GI / BLACK / PROFESSIONAL

56kg – Zayed Alkatheeri is a man on a mission. The 56kg jewel of the UAE came back from outstanding results in the season to end the tour with a big win for his crowd. And that’s what he did. After a tough semifinal match, won by points, Zayed went on to the finals to face the top-ranking Yuri Hendrex. The match was close, tied on points, but Zayed managed to score the last point and get the gold, causing cheers from the people who came to see their favorite athlete fighting live at the Mubadala Arena.

62kg – Khaled Alshehhi registered to fight in this ADGS to make a statement: He’s here to take over the 62kg division. His efforts in this tournament were awe-inspiring, with three tough fights until the glory of the gold. After beating Nariman Mynbayev and the dangerous Wagner Chrispim, Khaled faced Jefferson Fagundes at the grand final. With all his knowledge and technique, Khaled got the last point in an 8-8 bout and got home with the gold medal hanging on his shoulders.

69kg – Thiago Marques was the double champion of the day in the ADGS Abu Dhabi. After getting the gold on Saturday, in the Masters division, Thiago fought once again on Sunday, won three more fights, and went straight to the finals, to face the medal collector Hiago George. The Commando Group coach took a long breath, went into the duel with guns blazing, and beat Hiago via 3-2 to get his second gold of the tournament.

77kg – Adriano Araujo got his gold in a last-minute action and got crowned, as he deserved, after a great campaign in this ADGS. After winning two fights and beating Lucas Protasio in the semifinals, Adriano tied at 3-3 in his final against Andre Cantanhede. However, with a takedown landed at the eleventh hour, Adriano put the scoreboard in his favor, and the 5-2 points made him the champion of the 77kg division.

85kg – Three fights and three wins for Jansen Ramos. After landing an 18-0 score in the quarters and submitting GFTeam’s Hiago Lima in the semis, the Checkmat powerhouse went up against Uanderson Ferreira in the final round. After putting the score at 3-2, Jansen showcased his prowess by landing the submission that earned him the title.

94kg – Crowning a golden season, Marcos Carrozzino was unstoppable in the ADGS. With three fights and two submissions on the bracket, the GFTeam athlete went toe-to-toe with teammate Catriel Fernandes in a very balanced final round, with Marcos taking the win via the referees’ decision.

120kg – Yatan Bueno got the win in the last stop of the ADGS Tour, and the crown lies heavy in his head. With two submissions on his way to the final, Yatan fought Ithalo Lopes for the gold, put 2-0 on the scoreboard, and got the gold medal to finish a great run for his black belt career.

WOMEN’S GI / BROWN / BLACK / PROFESSIONAL

49kg – Diana Teixeira was merciless in the 49kg division. After submitting Flavia Quintareli in the semis, Diana went full-throttle for the final round, in which she quickly landed another submission against Isadora Maggioni to take the gold.

55kg – Submitting every opponent that dared stand in her way to the gold, Ariadne de Oliveira was like a freight train on the 55kg division. First, she beat both Dayane Bazzoni and Galina Duranova to advance through the bracket. Then, in the final round, she wasted no time in landing her third and final submission against Alexa Yanes to become the reigning champion.

62kg – Maria Luiza Delahaye had to fight twice before she could call herself an ADGS champion. After imposing her game and landing the score at 10-0 against Isabela Ribeiro in the semifinal, the GFTeam athlete went on to face fellow teammate Julia Alves in the gold round, settling the match with a submission to take the 62kg gold.

70kg – Ingridd Sousa was the name to look out for in the 70kg bracket. After submitting Marian Urdabayeva in the quarters and scoring 6-0 against Raquel Santos in the semis, the Brazilian athlete clashed with Yara Kakish in the finals, submitting yet again to stand atop the division podium.

95kg – The scoreboard was Izadora Silva’s best friend through the 95kg bracket. After landing a 4-3 against Marcelle Catanhede in the semifinal, Izadora went on to score a 2-0 against Mayara Moreira to become the 95kg champion at the ADGS.

MEET THE HEROES OF THE ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM TOUR 2022-2023

Five capitals around the globe were chosen to receive the best Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour. Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Sydney, London, and Abu Dhabi were the spots for our heroes to display the techniques and willpower used to overcome the adversities of fighting internationally and staying at the top of our rankings. Meet below our best and brightest Heroes of Jiu-Jitsu of the season 2022-2023!

Men’s Professional Black Belt Light Featherweight (under 56kg)

Zayed Alkatheeri (UAE) – 10400pts

Men’s Professional Black Belt Featherweight (under 62kg)

Leonardo Mario (Brazil) – 9400pts

Men’s Professional Black Belt Lightweight (under 69kg)

Meyran Maquine Alves (Brazil) – 7600pts

Men’s Professional Black Belt Welterweight (under 77kg)

Lucas Protasio (Brazil) – 6000pts

Men’s Professional Black Belt Middleweight (under 85kg)

Jansen Gomes Ramos (Brazil) – 9000pts

Men’s Professional Black Belt Heavyweight (under 94kg)

Catriel Oliveira Fernandes (Brazil) – 6000pts

Men’s Professional Black Belt Super Heavyweight (under 120kg)

Yatan Bueno (Brazil) – 9000pts

Women’s Professional Brown / Black Belt Roosterweight (under 49kg)

Diana Thais Teixeira (Brazil) – 7200pts

Women’s Professional Brown / Black Belt Light Featherweight (under 55kg)

Ana Rodrigues (Brazil) – 8000pts

Women’s Professional Brown / Black Belt Lightweight (under 62kg)

Julia Alves (Brazil) – 9800pts

Women’s Professional Brown / Black Belt Middleweight (under 70kg)

Izadora  Silva (Brazil) – 8000pts

Women’s Professional Brown / Black Belt Heavyweight (under 95kg)

Gabrieli Pessanha (Brazil) – 8000pts

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AJP Tour in numbers: check out the achievements from season 2022-2023

11/27/2023    |    Written by: Graciemag Newsroom

Uanderson Ferreira celebrates his victory. Photo by AJP

After an extraordinary Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with over seven thousand athletes competing in the capital of the UAE, the season that began last year finally came to a close. From 2022 to 2023, the AJP made Jiu-Jitsu a highlight around the globe, reaching six continents and historical milestones with its events.

During the last season, the organization welcomed over 123 thousand athletes in its tournaments, which in turn took place in 115 cities across 65 different countries. Fighting for those precious ranking points, competitors left their home countries and broke new ground with AJP, totalizing over 160 nationalities present in our events, proving once and for all how global Jiu-Jitsu has become.

In the sport’s relentless advance through the world’s most prominent capitals and cities, all of which continuously evolve in the competitive scene, AJP has not only met athletes and professors but also new gyms and teams. Over six thousand teams worldwide registered to fight with us, each one ready to fight for glory and the improvement of the martial art.

For our next season, the AJP team is aiming even higher for its numbers, with plans to reach new cities and welcome both newcomers and veterans of the sport, all with a single goal in mind: to tell the world that Jiu-Jitsu will show you your best form and that competition will shape that form into reality.

Don’t miss the new and exciting season 2023-2024, which has already begun. Check out our calendar on AJPTour.com , choose your next tournament, and fight knowing that you’ll be stepping onto a big stage and putting on a great show alongside Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, the well-known AJP.

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Where To Begin? A Guide To The AJP Tournaments You Can Participate In Throughout The Year

Kickstarted mid-November, the season 2023-2024 has only just begun and will go on providing thrills to fight fans and athletes all the way to the next ADWPJJC. Given that we now stand at a sort of starting point of the season, this is arguably the best time for a refresher course on the many competitions that AJP promotes all around the year.

With Grand Slams, Continentals, Nationals, Grand Prix, and all the other titles flying around in our organization, it’s worth setting the time aside to explain how each tournament differs from one another and how all of them will help you gain fighting experience and, of course, those coveted ranking points and prizes. So without further ado, let’s get down to it!

Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 4000 points)

This is the biggest tournament available in the AJP and it acts as both a closer for the previous season and an opener for the next one. Always held in Abu Dhabi, the organization’s birthplace, the ADWPJJC is highly regarded among the Jiu-Jitsu community and it frequently draws competitors from across the world, all hungry to add the most important title to their grappling records. Kids, Youths, Amateurs, Masters, and of course, Professionals are all welcome to put on their gis, join the championship, and make a name for themselves in this grand finale. The competition ends with a closing ceremony and the unveiling of the season’s Heroes, the very best athletes who competed with us that year. Giving out the most points out of all tournaments, this competition can make or break your season, so be sure to register.

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour (1st place – 2000/3000 points)

As hinted by the name, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour is a traveling show. With the UAE’s capital always on the roadmap, the ADGS also visits key locations around the world, usually favoring countries with deeper connections to the gentle art. Rio de Janeiro, Miami, and London are just some of the locales that have received the ADGS over the years, and the tour is always looking for new places to land and spark the fires of competition. It’s worth remembering that the Grand Slam is a gi -only tournament, typically only a limited number of these take place in any given year, and it usually attracts the best athletes Jiu-Jitsu has to offer, so keep your eyes peeled and don’t let the chance to experience this level of competition pass you by.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix No-Gi (1st place – 2000 points)

If you’re looking for a chance to score major points and prefer fighting without the gi, this one’s for you. Whether you’re a colored or a black belt, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix No-Gi welcomes all to put on their rashguards and fight for gold and glory in the AJP mats. With a whopping 2000 points offered for gold medalists, this can be the tournament that will land you at the head of the rankings. However, it’s worth noting that the Grand Prix No-Gi isn’t around all the time, so it pays to keep your ears to the ground and make sure you’re ready to register whenever the next installment pops up.

AJP Tour Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 1400 points)

Another global competition promoted by the AJP, the Continental has a more predictable schedule, as the name suggests. Once a year, the tournament lands in Asia, Africa, and Europe, with the American continent usually receiving separate editions for its northern and southern counterparts. The Continentals used to be a Professional-only competition, but as of the 2022-2023 season, Masters, Amateurs, and even Youths are now also able to compete, increasing the tournament’s reach and giving athletes the chance to gain even more points. If you need further motivation to take part in one of our Continentals, it’s worth noting that the points gained here make up a significant part of your final ranking score. Finally, these are usually fought in the gi, but there have been instances of No-Gi Continentals, so stay sharp for any announcements regarding your area.

AJP Tour National Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 1000 points)

Still providing a good amount of points and taking place more often than the previous championships listed here, the Nationals provide a good chance to earn some bang for your buck while easing on the travel expenses. This is because these tournaments have a broader list of places that they visit, with events being hosted in big and small countries alike, providing athletes with a chance to fight closer to their homes. But make no mistake, there are no additional requirements to fight in Nationals, meaning you can fight in one even if you’re not from the country that’s currently hosting it. The accessibility coupled with the schedules and the points awarded make the Nationals one of the most cost-effective championships on AJP’s roster, so stay tuned to know when we’ll be closer to you.

AJP Tour Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 800 points)

While Regionals have been around since the 2021-2022 season, it wasn’t until last season that it really gained traction and became a key addition to the AJP’s repertoire. Awarding 800 points for division champions, the Regionals are a solid chance to accrue some points and, like the Nationals, not spend a lot on traveling. Athletes of all ages, graduations, and nationalities are more than welcome to register and test their skills in yet another high-level AJP tournament. Check out the calendar to find out when the next Regional will be in your area.

AJP Tour International Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 600 points)

Internationals are a constant throughout the year. While it offers fewer points than all the other events listed so far, the Internationals make up for it with consistency as new editions pop up all around the world during the entire season. If you’re looking to compete, odds are there’ll be an International ready to welcome you in its mats on that weekend. Whether you’re a newcomer athlete aiming to gain experience or a battle-hardened warrior looking to keep your skills sharp, the International is always a safe bet when it comes to schedule. Register for an International now and take this chance to see the world through the eyes of Jiu-Jitsu.

AJP Jiu-Jitsu Festival (No points awarded)

A low-stakes tournament that doesn’t give any points and allows athletes to focus solely on their Jiu-Jitsu, Festivals are a great starting point for competitors. Usually reserved for Kids and Youths, these also sometimes welcome Masters and provide athletes with a less stressful environment while still giving the thrill of competition. It won’t do your ranking position any favors, but it might just be what your Jiu-Jitsu needs, especially if you’re just starting to compete or if you’ve been away from the mats for a long time. Register your kids for a Festival and witness the beginning of their journey through the gentle art.

It’s worth noting that, while almost every weekend has some action going on, not every tournament you fight will be weighed in for your final ranking score. For more information on the rankings and how points work in the AJP, click  here !

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AJP TOUR IN NUMBERS: CHECK OUT THE ACHIEVEMENTS FROM SEASON 2022-2023

November 24, 2023

After an extraordinary Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with over six thousand athletes competing in the capital of the UAE, the season that began last year finally came to a close. From 2022 to 2023, the AJP made Jiu-Jitsu a highlight around the globe, reaching six continents and historical milestones with its events.

During the last season, the organization welcomed over 122 thousand athletes in its tournaments, which in turn took place in 110 cities across 60 different countries. Fighting for those precious ranking points, competitors left their home countries and broke new ground with AJP, totalizing over 160 nationalities present in our events, proving once and for all how global Jiu-Jitsu has become.

In the sport's relentless advance through the world's most prominent capitals and cities, all of which continuously evolve in the competitive scene, AJP has not only met athletes and professors but also new gyms and teams. Over six thousand teams worldwide registered to fight with us, each one ready to fight for glory and the improvement of the martial art.

For our next season, the AJP team is aiming even higher for its numbers, with plans to reach new cities and welcome both newcomers and veterans of the sport, all with a single goal in mind: to tell the world that Jiu-Jitsu will show you your best form and that competition will shape that form into reality.

Don't miss the new and exciting season 2023-2024, which has already begun. Check out our calendar on AJPTour.com, choose your next tournament, and fight knowing that you'll be stepping onto a big stage and putting on a great show alongside Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, the well-known AJP.

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