Carolina Copperheads PGF Qualifier
Durham, NC, United States
Description
Durham, NC | 10:00 AM Start | 155 lbs, 170 lbs & 205 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
1st Place - $800
2nd Place - $200
Who Can Compete?
Open Rank. All belts, styles, and experience levels at 155 lbs, 170 lbs & 205 lbs are welcome.
Location
Triangle Jiu Jitsu - 124 Latta Rd. Durham, North Carolina 27712
🕐 Rules meeting 9:30 am (Eastern Time)
🕐 Qualifier Start: 10:00 am (Eastern Time)
Weight limits 160 lbs 175 lbs & 210 lbs
Weigh-ins will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on 10/2 & 8:00 am - 9:00 am 10/3. We will use our scale. If you cannot make weight by 9:00 am, you forfeit your match.
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)
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: September 29th 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
Follow @thecarolinacopperheads and @pgfworld for updates. Watch every PGF event live and free on YouTube.com/PGFworld
Divisions
- Mens 155lb$100
- Mens 170lb$100
- Mens 205lb$100
Organizer
The Carolina Copperheads
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Carolina Copperheads PGF Qualifier being held?
The event is at Triangle Jiu Jitsu, 124 Latta Rd., Durham, North Carolina 27712.
What time does the qualifier start?
The rules meeting is at 9:30 am Eastern Time, and the qualifier starts at 10:00 am Eastern Time.
Who can compete in this qualifier?
Adult men ages 16+ can compete. The event is open rank and welcomes all belts, styles, and experience levels at 155 lbs, 170 lbs, and 205 lbs.
What are the registration fee and deadline?
The entry fee is $100. The registration deadline is September 29th at midnight.
When are weigh-ins?
Weigh-ins are from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on 10/2 and from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on 10/3. The event will use its own scale, and competitors who cannot make weight by 9:00 am forfeit their match.
What are the weight limits?
The listed divisions are 155 lbs, 170 lbs, and 205 lbs, with weight limits of 160 lbs, 175 lbs, and 210 lbs.
What format and ruleset will be used?
The event is No-Gi and single elimination under the PGF Qualifier Ruleset. Matches are sub-only, 6 minutes long, with victory by submission or Event Lead decision only; there are no points or advantages.
How are decisions made if there is no submission?
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.
How much are spectator tickets?
Spectator tickets are $25 for adults 18+, $15 for students ages 6–18, and free for kids 5 and under.
How many free coach passes does each gym receive?
Each gym receives free coach access based on competitor count: 1–2 competitors gets 1 coach, 3–10 gets 2 coaches, 11–15 gets 3 coaches, 16–20 gets 4 coaches, and 21+ gets 5 coaches.
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