Young Filipino athlete secures third world pro jiu-jitsu title in Abu Dhabi

Filipino Jiu-Jitsu prodigy Ellise Xoe Diaz Malilay added another stellar achievement to her young career by clinching her third World Pro Champion title at the Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024, held at the Mubadala Arena on November 8-9.

The competition, part of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship series, gathered young talents worldwide, underscoring the UAE’s dedication to promoting martial arts among youth.

At just 16, Ellise’s journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began in 2019, encouraged by her father, and has since been marked by an impressive rise through international competitions.