Eight-year-old Aleia Aielle Aguilar continued to turn heads in a young flourishing career after clinching the title in Kids 2, Girls Gi, 22 kgs A Class final (grey belt division) in the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships recently.
Aguilar blanked Sarah Abuhijleh of United Arab Emirates, 3-0, to win her fourth world championship in one of the most prestigious jiu-jitsu events held annually in Abu Dhabi.
“I’m so thankful to God that I won again,” uttered Aielle as she basked in triumph witnessed by her father, Alvin Aguilar, the founding father of Filipino mixed martial arts, at the Madubala Arena.
“Thank you all, especially those who have been giving me encouraging words before this event,” added the young Aguilar.
She defeated Maitha Almas of UAE via submission armbar in the semi-final to reach the final round.
Prior to her big victory in Abu Dhabi, Aielle has also won two prestigious titles – the IBJJF PAN kids in Orlando, Florida, and the Marianas Open in Guam.
