Carolina Copperheads PGF Qualifier

Durham, NC | 9 AM - 12 PM Weigh-In | 1 PM Start | 185 lbs | Adult Men (16+) | $100

The road to The PGF Season 10 Draft runs through The Carolinas!

The Professional Grappling Federation comes to the Carolinas for the first time... 

The winner of this qualifier receives a spot in the draft for PGF Season 10, while standout performers may also receive roster or alternate invitations

Who Can Compete?

Open Rank. All belts, styles, and experience levels at 190 lbs and under are welcome. 

Location

Triangle Jiu Jitsu - 124 Latta Rd. Durham, North Carolina 27712

 🕐 Mandatory Rules meeting 12:00pm (Eastern Time)

 🕐 Qualifier Start: 1:00PM (Eastern Time)

 Weight limit 190lbs 

Same-day weigh-ins only. Weigh-ins will be from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. We will use our scale. If you cannot make weight by 12:00 pm, you forfeit your match. (190lbs max)

Format & Rules

• No-Gi
• Single Elimination
• PGF Qualifier Ruleset: Sub-Only, 6-minute matches
• Victory Conditions: Win by submission or Event Lead decision only—no points or advantages. 
• Decision: The winner is the competitor deemed by the Event Lead to be the most exciting, entertaining, and a better potential addition to the PGF roster.
• Full Rules: Official PGF Rulebook (see below)
• 190lbs weight limit

All competitors earn PGF XP, contributing to their official ranking within the PGF ecosystem—the foundation for future invitations, draft eligibility, and season seeding.

Registration

• Entry Fee: $100
• Registration Deadline: August 6th at midnight
• Limited spots available—secure your place now.

Spectators & Coaches

Spectators

• Adults (18+): $25
• Students (6–18): $15
• Kids 5 & Under: Free

Coaches Passes Each gym receives free coach access based on competitor count:

• 1–2 competitors → 1 coach
• 3–10 → 2 coaches
• 11–15 → 3 coaches
• 16–20 → 4 coaches
• 21+ → 5 coaches

Presented By

The Carolina Copperheads x Professional Grappling Federation × Triangle Jiu Jitsu

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Official PGF Rule Book