The IJF set the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam for 29–31 Oct, with 395 entries from 60 nations, 33 of them in the world top ten. It is another step on the road to LA 2028.

Rafael dos Anjos, former UFC lightweight champion, turns 42 (b. 26 Oct 1984).

Armbar (juji gatame): an arm lock that straightens the elbow against the hips.

Kohai (後輩): the junior student.