Description
Event Summary
Date: Saturday, July 12th
Doors Open: 9:30am
Matches: 10:30am | 3:30pm | 8:30pm
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights
Tickets: Click Here For Tickets!
Live Stream: Click Here To Watch Live!
Timeline: Click Here for The Event Timeline!
The Combat Sports Report is hosting a series of Sub Only No-Gi Tournaments.
All tournament champions will be awarded $1500 Cash each and a Combat Sports Report Tournament Champion Rashguard!
All competitors will be gifted 4 general admission spectator tickets as part of their registration. Give them away or sell all 4 and compete for FREE!
No Entry Fee Refunds.
Time Limits and Match Procedure
All 16 Man Tournament Matches will consist of a: 7 minute regulation period. During the regulation period no formal points will be awarded; however, the referee will be scoring the match in its entirety based on the Judging and Scoring Criteria (see below). Upon expiration of the regulation period, should no submission occur, the referee will render a decision and the winner will advance. The tournament is single elimination; but, should a match winner be unable to advance the referees will collaborate to chose an eliminated fighter to return to the competition as a replacement. The tournament champion will be awarded $1500 cash.
Weight Classes
Each weight class has specific weight limits, and fighters must meet these limits during the official weigh-ins before their bouts.
This CS/R Invitational will be held in the following Weight Classes:
• Bantamweight Division - 139.9lbs Limit
• Lightweight Division - 159.9lbs Limit
• Cruiserweight Division - 169.9lbs Limit
• Welterweight Division - 179.9lbs Limit
• Middleweight Division - 189.9lbs Limit
• Absolute Division - No Weight Limit
WEIGH INS ARE SAME DAY. THERE IS NO 1LB ALLOWANCE.
Fighters typically do not undergo a weight-cutting process before the weigh-ins to meet their division’s limit. However, weight-cutting practices are allowed. Extreme weight-cutting practices that bring about concerns regarding fighter safety are not allowed.
There will be no entry fee refunds!
Judging and Scoring Criteria
The referee is the sole arbiter of the match. In the event of regulation time expiring with neither competitor securing a submission, it is the referee who evaluate the regulation period based on effective submission attempts, positional control, sweeps & reversals, takedowns & throws, and finally aggression.
Any submission attempt that disrupts a position or strategic approach will be considered an effective submission attempt. The fighter with more significant attempts will be valued higher.
Positional control will be evaluated based on the ability to strike one’s opponent. The fighter in position to strike for a longer duration of time will be valued higher. (Top Man Bias)
Effective takedowns & throws can be defined as taking an opponent off their feet in a controlling and offensive manner. The attacker must maintain positional control for 2 full seconds after a takedown has been completed.
Slams are not permitted and are defined as malicious and intentionally driving one's opponent into the competition surface with force.
Allowable Techniques:
- Arm Locks
- Shoulder Locks
- All Chokes / Strangles
- Bicep / Calf Slicer
- Reaping
- Spine Locks / Twister
- Wrist Lock
- Neck Cranks
- Knee Bar / Straight Ankle Lock
- Scissor Takedown
- Jumping Guard
- Flying Submissions
- Z Lock / Hip Lock
- Toe Hold
- Heel Hook
- Muffler (Covering of the Mouth & Nose)
Non Allowable Techniques:
- Slams
- Striking
- Gripping Opponent's attire in a Non-Gi Match
Fouls and Penalties
Fouls that can result in penalties or disqualifications. Some common fouls include:
- Eye-gouging or fish-hooking
- Stalling (Stand Up Rule In Effect)
- Striking
- Greasing
- Small Joint manipulation (Must grab 4 or more fingers or toes.)
- Slams
- Hair Pulling
- Grabbing peripheral objects
- Holding the opponent’s shorts or attire
- Intentional fleeing the competition area
Referees have the authority to penalize fighters for committing fouls and the authority to determine when a foul has occured. A warning may be issued for minor infractions, while more severe or repeated fouls can result in disqualification. The severity of the penalty depends on the referee’s discretion and the impact of the foul on the opponent. Fighters must follow all instruction given by the referee.
Equipment and Attire
Fighters are required to wear specific equipment and attire to ensure their safety and fair competition. According to the Unified Rules of Submission Grappling, fighters must wear:
- Approved shorts, spats, or gi pants, with no holes, pockets, or exposed zippers
- Women must wear a sports bra or tight-fitting top
Medical Personel
There will be 1 medical professional on site to supervise this event. Grapplers compete at your own risk. The event coordinators, referees, venue, and staff assume no responsibility for any injuries, or bodily harm that may occur. Our referees are there to stop a contest in the event of a submission but cannot prevent slips, trips, falls, or acts of god. We ask you compete with the utmost of caution and deeply consider the risks assumed by entering this tournament.
Conclusion
The Unified Rules of Submission Grappling provide a comprehensive framework for the sport, promoting fighter safety, fair competition, and consistency across events worldwide. CSR Event rules and regulations are outlined almost entirely by the Unified Rules of Submission Grappling.
By understanding the regulations governing weight classes, judging criteria, fouls, attire, and more, fans and fighters can better appreciate the complexities of the sport and the efforts made to ensure its continued growth and development. As grappling continues to evolve, so too will the rules and regulations, adapting to the changing landscape and demands of the sport.
F.A.Q.
Q: How many corners do I get?
A: Each competitor is allowed 1 corner. Your corner does not need a spectator's ticket!
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Q: What is the start time?
A: Doors Open at 9:30am
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Q: How do I sell my 4 Complimentary Tickets?
A: Upon registration, you will be Emailed a set of 4 Tickets! They are yours to distribute as you so chose!
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Q: What if I sell more than 4 Tickets?
A: Grapplers selling more than 4 tickets will be credited $10 commission for each additional ticket sold. You will be paid out via a cash envelope on fight night. Our team will be sure to include a receipt of your promocode transactions for full transparency. Promocodes expire 24 hours before the event to allow our staff the opportunity to process your commission!
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Q: What if I want to give away my 4 Complimentary Tickets?
A: Upon registration, you will be Emailed a set of 4 Tickets! They are yours to distribute as you so chose!
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Q: Where are tickets available?
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Q: Where can I watch the Livestream?
