AJP Dubai International: Masters conquer the gold in the UAE

September 1, 2024

Held from August 30th to September 1st, the AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 brought the fires of competition nearer to the roots of the AJP, amassing an impressive number of athletes from all over the world at the Shabab Al Ahli Club, in the UAE. The competition was kicked off by the Youth category, which filled all five fight areas and warmed up the mats for the Amateurs and Masters who would step onto the battlefield on the following day. On Sunday, September 1st, the purple, brown, and black belts from the Professional categories took over the stage and had their skills on full display to earn the honor of becoming an AJP champion.

But while fight fans always look forward to the Professional battles, the Master category doesn't fall behind when it comes to technical prowess and grit. Bringing some of the most experienced black belts in the game, the Master 1 division offers alluring battles as battle-hardened warriors rise to the mats and put their mileage to work while seeking the gold. Check out the highlights from the Master 1 black belt division below, and click here for the full results.

Starting in the 62kg division, Rafael Gonçalves (Abu Dhabi Police Academy) took the title after beating Yendy Cuadrado (Commando Group) by 11-3 in the semifinal and then scoring last in a 5-5 tie against Wellington Silva (Studio 100 Jiu-Jitsu) in the gold round. In the 69kg division, Erick Valnei (M.O.D UAE) managed to overcome two opponents before beating his teammate Mohammed Istibchar with a 3-1 score in the final.

Huggo Maciel (M.O.D UAE) beat his teammate Robson Silva and Ali Monfaradi (Elements JJ Bahrain) to conquer the 77kg division title, while Marcos Paulo Costa (M.O.D UAE) submitted Leandro Celestino and Jhonatan Guimarães to become the 85kg champion. In the 94kg bracket, Commando Group representative Renato Cardoso submitted Jailson Rodrigues and Andre Tavares, both from M.O.D UAE, to secure his trip to the top of the podium.

In the heaviest division, Thiago Pessoa (M.O.D UAE) got the submission against Luiz Gustavo Galvanho (UFC Gym Middle East) in the semifinal and then beat his teammate Wallace Costa in the decision to become the 120kg champion. On the women's side, Rebecca da Silva (Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club) got a decision win over Andreia Cerdeira (M.O.D UAE) for the 70kg title, while Marcelle Catanhede (M.O.D UAE) submitted Victoria Oliveira (Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club) in the semifinal and then outscored her teammate Amanda Brandão to take the gold in the 95kg bracket.

All the fights from the AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 were recorded and stored at the modern TX7.com, a platform that brings all the fights from the main AJP and ADXC tournaments around the world, so make your registration and relive every second of the action from this weekend. Make sure to also follow @ajptour on social media to be the first to know about the next big tournaments coming all across the globe.