Finishers Open 24

Sunday, November 8, 2026 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

No-Gi

Ruleset

Submission only

Entry

$65

Description

The Finishers Open 23 is NOGI Submission Only, tournament open to the public.

Finishers HQ -

Located at 3713 Linden St Suite 1 Bethlehem PA 18020

Prizes -

- Only 1st Place gets a medal

- Win the advanced divisions and get on the pro cards

Repechage System

This event will utilize the the repechage system. This allows second-chance opportunities for grapplers who've been eliminated by opponents who advance to later rounds. Grapplers who lose to eventual finalists or semifinalists in earlier rounds enter a special repechage bracket.

MENS AND WOMEN'S DIVISIONS

We will try and separate the white and blue belts to make it more fair, if there isnt a bog division we will just combine them.

Men

125.9lbs, 135.9lbs, 145.9lbs, 155.9lbs, 170.9lbs, 185.9lbs, 195.9lbs, 205.9lbs, 215.9lbs 230.0lbs, 231 and over

White

Blue

Purple/Brown/Black

Women

105.9lbs, 115.9lbs, 125.9lbs, 135.9lbs, 145.9lbs, 155.9lbs, 166lbs and over

White

Blue

Purple/Brown/Black

RULES - Adult

White/Blue - 6 min - 3 EBI OT - 2 min max - No heel hooks. Reaping, straight ankles and knee bars are legal. No Slams, No Guard Jumping, No Toe Holds, No Calf Slicers. Twisters are ok! NO SCISSOR LEG TAKEDOWNS

Purple/Brown/Black - 8 min - 3 EBI OT - 2 min max - All submissions legal, No Slams, No Guard Jumping - NO SCISSOR LEG TAKEDOWNS

Masters Divisions - 6 min 3 EBI OT - 2 min max - All submissions legal, No Slams, No Guard Jumping - NO SCISSOR LEG TAKEDOWNS

EBI Rules - 3 EBI OT - 2 min max EBI OvertimeCompetitors alternate between attacking and escaping from two predetermined positions:• Back Control – Attacker starts with back control and a seatbelt.• Spiderweb/Armbar Position – Attacker starts in the standard EBI armbar position. One hand must be on the mat.The competitor who gets the fastest submission wins the match.If neither competitor earns a submission during overtime, the competitor with the fastest cumulative escape time wins.

WEIGH INS

Video weigh in the day before and send to @finishers_subonly on instagram. You can also weigh in the morning of your matches.

We will also open weigh in Friday night in person weigh ins from 4pm - 8pm - Finishers HQ

Event Details

Format

Other

Weigh-In

Video weigh-in the day before (send to @finishers_subonly on Instagram). Morning-of weigh-ins allowed. In-person Friday night weigh-ins 4:00pm–8:00pm at Finishers HQ.

Prize Details

Winners of advanced divisions earn placement on the pro cards (a pro-card/qualifying opportunity). Only 1st place receives a medal (no other cash/team prizes stated).

Divisions

Men$65
Women$65

Organizer

Finishers Sub Only

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Finishers Open 24 held?

The location listed is Finishers HQ, 3713 Linden St Suite 1, Bethlehem PA 18020.

What type of tournament is this?

The description states this is a NOGI submission-only tournament open to the public.

What weigh-in options are available?

Competitors can do a video weigh-in the day before and send it to @finishers_subonly on Instagram, weigh in the morning of their matches, or weigh in Friday night in person from 4pm - 8pm at Finishers HQ.

What are the men’s divisions?

Men’s weight classes listed are 125.9lbs, 135.9lbs, 145.9lbs, 155.9lbs, 170.9lbs, 185.9lbs, 195.9lbs, 205.9lbs, 215.9lbs, 230.0lbs, and 231 and over. Skill levels listed are White, Blue, and Purple/Brown/Black.

What are the women’s divisions?

Women’s weight classes listed are 105.9lbs, 115.9lbs, 125.9lbs, 135.9lbs, 145.9lbs, 155.9lbs, and 166lbs and over. Skill levels listed are White, Blue, and Purple/Brown/Black.

Can divisions be combined?

The description says white and blue belts will be separated when possible, but if there is not a big division they will be combined.

What competition format will be used?

The event will use a repechage system, giving second-chance opportunities to grapplers eliminated by opponents who advance to later rounds. Grapplers who lose to eventual finalists or semifinalists in earlier rounds enter a special repechage bracket.

What are the adult rules for White and Blue belts?

White/Blue matches are 6 minutes with 3 EBI OT and a 2-minute max. No heel hooks, slams, guard jumping, toe holds, calf slicers, or scissor leg takedowns; reaping, straight ankles, knee bars, and twisters are allowed.

What are the adult rules for Purple/Brown/Black belts and Masters?

Purple/Brown/Black matches are 8 minutes with 3 EBI OT and a 2-minute max; all submissions are legal, with no slams, guard jumping, or scissor leg takedowns. Masters divisions are 6 minutes with 3 EBI OT and a 2-minute max, with the same listed restrictions.

What prizes are listed?

Only 1st Place gets a medal. The description also says winners of the advanced divisions get on the pro cards.