Finishers Open 24
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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
Divisions
- Men$65
- Women$65
Organizer
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.
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