2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour London

The finals of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour London showcased intense tactical battles and precise technical execution. In the women's final, Diana Teixeira earned a hard-fought decision victory over Flavia Bastos Soares, demonstrating strategic positioning and effective control throughout the match. On the men's side, Khaled Alshehi narrowly edged out Yuri Hendrex with a razor-thin 1-0 points victory, highlighting his disciplined defensive strategy and positional awareness.

Another closely contested men's final featured Jackson Sousa defeating Henrique Betta by a tight 4-3 scoreline. Sousa's precise technique and superior mat control proved decisive in securing the win. Additionally, Lucas Protasio showcased exceptional defensive grappling, clinching a strategic 1-0 victory over Jefferson Goteu in a match defined by tactical patience and positional discipline.

Several athletes distinguished themselves with impressive submission finishes. In the women's division, Julia Alves advanced to the finals by submitting Nikolett Kis with a textbook Triangle Choke during their semi-final encounter. Giovanna Carneiro also demonstrated her finishing prowess, securing a submission victory over Thamara Ferreira in the women's final.

Laurie Rocha impressed spectators by submitting Alicja Stypułkowska in their semi-final matchup, showcasing her aggressive submission-oriented style. Another notable performance came from Yara Soares, who advanced by submitting M. Rowland with a decisive choke from back control. In the men's division, Bruno Borges executed a flawless Choke From Back Control to defeat Theyab Alnuaimi, highlighting his technical precision and finishing instincts.

The semi-finals featured several memorable and dynamic contests. Omar Alsuwaidi emerged victorious in a thrilling, high-scoring battle against Lukas Pessoa, securing a narrow 10-9 points victory through relentless offensive pressure. Sebastian Serpa advanced after Israel Sousa withdrew due to injury, setting the stage for an intriguing final.

In another tactical encounter, Henrique Betta narrowly defeated Leandro Carlos with a strategic 1-0 points victory, emphasizing disciplined positional control. Uanderson Ferreira secured his finals berth by overcoming Igor Dziag in a calculated 3-1 points win. In the women's division, Stephanie Faure showcased her competitive edge, defeating Kamilla Souza 4-2 on points. Additionally, Thiago Macedo advanced by strategically outmaneuvering Luiz Zeferino for a 3-1 points victory.

The Copper Box Arena in London provided an exceptional setting for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour, offering a professional and engaging atmosphere for athletes and spectators alike. As part of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Tour (AJP), the event attracted elite international grapplers, further solidifying its reputation as a premier competition in gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The venue's energy and organization contributed significantly to the high-level performances and memorable matches throughout the tournament.