Sup, ya'll. Jerry Mendez again. Just wanna remind you that in about a month, Acom-sports will be starting the tri-state submission grappling league. We will be holding weekly Tournaments at $20 registration for each tourney or $50 for each month. Each tourney will feature all weight classes in round robin format at the end of the format, we will add up the score and rank the fighters. however, in order to stay ahead, i suggest you compete every week or at least twice a month. competitors will constantly be joining the league to build up rankings. at the end of the month, we will hold conference championships in three weight classes. The next month, we will hold another tourney for Title belts in other weight classes. Rules are below
- Round Robin Format
- Registration Fee: $20 / $50 a month (4 tourneys a month)
- Once a conference champion, Registration fees are waived until you lose your title
- Admission for spectators: $5 donation
- Championship Belts for Conferences NY, NJ, CT
- Rankings for all Conferences in all weight classes
- Unification Title Bouts - For Undisputed Champion of the Tri-state
Region
- Undisputed Tri-State Champion will receive a Championship Belt and
$300 Cash Prize
- Conference Champions will receive Championship belts and a prize to be determined.
- Champions must defend their Belts or be stripped of their title
- Rankings will be based on points accumulated
- Point System: Win = 3/ Loss = 1/ Draw = 2
WEIGHT CLASSES:
- Men's Jr. Lightweight (144 lbs. and under)
- Men's Lightweight (145 lbs. To 159 lbs)
- Men's Welterweight (160 lbs. To 175 lbs.)
- Men's Middleweight (176 to 184 lbs.)
- Men's Light Heavyweight (185 to 199 lbs.)
- Men's Heavyweight (200 lbs. to 249lbs.)
- Men's Super Heavyweight (250 lbs. and over)
RULES OF COMPETITION:
* Round Robin Format
* No striking, biting, eye-gouging, pinching, hair pulling, or
spitting
* Competitors are not allowed to stick fingers in opponent's mouth,
ears, or nose
* No small joint manipulation
* No attacks to groin or front of throat (larynx)
* Slams from the guard are not allowed
* Intentional stalling while standing, will result in:
- 1st time: Warning
- Each time thereafter: 2 points awarded to opponent
* Tapping the mat or your opponent with your hand indicates that you
submit
* You may also submit verbally to the referee
* If you tap out/submit, you lose
* Any indication of submission by fighter must be made obvious to
the referee
* All decisions by the referee are final
* Rule violations, intentional fouls, and unsportsmanlike conduct
will not be tolerated and may be grounds for
disqualification and a loss
* Competitors must supply mouth piece and groin protection
* Wrestling shoes are optional
POINT SYSTEM:
* Throw where opponent's feet pass his/her hips: 4 points
* Takedowns: 2 points
* Knee on stomach: 2 points
* Passing the guard: 3 points
* Sweeps from the guard: 2 points
* Full mount: 4 points
* top North/south position: 3 points
* Cross side: 2 points
* Rear mount: 4 points (both hooks must be in)
* Opponent stalling: 2 points (See stalling rule)
* Mercy Decision: 20 - 0
TIME LIMITS:
Non-Title Bouts will be 5 minutes
Conference Championship Bouts will be 8 minutes
Unification Title Bouts will be 10 minutes
Anyone interested in being a competitor of this League, please email: JerryMendez@acom-sports.com
thanks