Championship to Air on FloGrappling.com through June 2022
AUSTIN, Texas — September 23, 2019 —Today, FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, announced a partnership extension with UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation to provide live and on-demand coverage of all matches from the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship on FloGrappling.com through June 2022. FloSports has partnered with the UAEJJF since 2016 to cover this event and will expand its coverage even further in 2020. This marks the first time that fans can watch the Jiu-Jitsu Festival, Para Jiu-Jitsu, Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship and portions of the Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship along with the World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship live.
“We are excited to extend our partnership with the UAEJJF in an effort to continue to develop the sport of Jiu-Jitsu globally and to support their world-class events in Abu Dhabi,” FloSports SVP of Global Rights Acquisition, Phil Wendler said. “FloSports provides year-round event live streams, coverage and content from the biggest and best events on the planet and this partnership enables us to deliver that to fans.”
“The partnership extension with FloSports will further elevate the sport of jiu-jitsu in the UAE, the region and around the world by giving sports fans access to live streams, coverage and content all year round, including some of world-class action from the UAE with the international Pro championships in Fujairah, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, in addition to the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship,” Mohammed Hussein Al Marzooqi, UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Director of Marketing and Finance said.
Leading up to the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, FloGrappling will also provide live coverage of four international professional events in the United Arab Emirates which include the following:
- Oct. 4 – Fujairah International Championship
- Oct. 18– Al Ain International Championship
- Dec. 20 – Dubai International Championship
- Jan. 10 – Dubai International Championship – No Gi
- Jan. 31 – Ras Al Khamimah International Championship
- April 18 – 2020 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Hussein added, “Our partnership with FloSports aligns with the vision of our wise leadership in the UAE, and the efforts of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, in promoting the spread of this sport and its values across the UAE and abroad. Having access to this competitive action online and across multiple channels will keep Jiu-Jitsu front and center in the minds of sports fans. And for our Jiu-Jitsu athletes and the next generation coming through, it is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the sport, from the top talent that is taking part in tournaments.”
To access live and on-demand coverage of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and other matches, visit FloGrappling.com to become a monthly or annual PRO subscriber. Either subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the event across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and the App Store.
Diffusant plus de 10 000 compétitions en direct par année, FloSports continue de s’imposer comme le leader mondial de la couverture numérique en direct, approfondie et sur demande pour les amateurs de sport passionnés.
For more information, visit FloGrappling.com or uaejjf.com.
À propos de FloSports
Fondé en 2006, FloSports est un service de diffusion vidéo par abonnement OTT financé par le capital-risque, dédié au sport, offrant un accès en direct et à la demande à des dizaines de milliers de compétitions dans 20+ sports aux États-Unis et à l’étranger. FloSports offre une bibliothèque croissante de plus de 2 000 heures de contenu premium et détient les droits exclusifs de diffusion de 4 000+ événements de premier plan, avec plus d’un million d’heures, diffusées en direct depuis sa création. L’entreprise compte plus de 250 employés et est basée à Austin, TX.
About the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation
With the support and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation was established in November 2012 as the official authority for Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE.
The Federation plays a leading role in supporting Jiu-Jitsu and contributing to building a strong generation of UAE athletes to excel at the local and international levels. The Federation’s role is to implement policies that develop the sport in collaboration with various government entities, educational institutions and other partners in order to advance the sport locally, regionally and globally.