Al-AIN: Gabriel Sousa came out on top against Ruan Alvarenga to close out an action-packed night as the 11th edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship wrapped up at ADNEC Centre in Al-Ain, bringing together some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu and grappling from around the world for the second time.
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In the main event in the lightweight division, Brazil’s Sousa delivered a dominant performance to secure victory over compatriot Alvarenga, asserting full control from start to finish and submitting him with a rear-naked choke. Another standout moment of the night was Daniel Barbosa’s win against Haibula Aviev in a showcase bout.
Organized by International Vision Sports Management in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, ADXC 11 drew a strong crowd to a card that featured 10 bouts across jiu-jitsu and grappling; all contested inside the octagonal cage.
The championship was attended by several dignitaries, including Saleh Mohammed Al-Geziry, director general for tourism at the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, and Saeed Al-Dhaheri, director of destination management at the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, who joined the organizers in awarding the winners.
