Abu Dhabi Grand Slam – Abu Dhabi 2026 Full Results And Highlights

The AJP Tour Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024, despite its title referencing 2026, recently concluded in Abu Dhabi, delivering a weekend of high-level BJJ competition. The event, held on February 10-11, 2024, showcased top talent across various weight divisions, culminating in exciting black belt adult male and female finals.

In the male black belt divisions, notable champions included Thalison Soares at 62kg, Meyram Maquine at 69kg, Lucas Protasio at 77kg, Catriel Rodrigues at 85kg, Bruno Lima at 94kg, and Yatan Bueno at 120kg. Catriel Rodrigues had a particularly impressive run, securing gold in his weight class and then going on to win the male black belt absolute division, defeating Bruno Lima in the final.

The female black belt divisions also saw dominant performances. Brenda Larissa claimed gold at 49kg, Ana Rodrigues at 55kg, Julia Alves at 62kg, and Ingridd Alves at 70kg. The standout athlete was undoubtedly Gabrieli Pessanha, who not only won her 95kg weight class against Mayara Oishi but also secured double gold by triumphing in the female black belt absolute division, overcoming Ingridd Alves in a highly anticipated match. Her consistent dominance continues to be a major talking point in the sport.