Lioness Challenge
Cornelius, United States
Description
General rules
This is a last person standing, no gi tournament. There is no division by age or belt rank. Everyone is on the mats at the same time. You will be responsible for pairing yourself up with your competitor
You may not face the same opponent twice until you have faced at least three different competitors.
If there is an odd number of competitors and you have to sit out a round, you will not be penalized and can jump back in for the next round. If you sit out for two rounds back to back, you're out of the tournament.
All rounds begin with one opponent inside the other opponent's closed guard.
Before the start of each match, opponents will play Rock, Paper, Scissors. The winner of Rock, Paper, Scissors gets to decide who gets to choose their starting position, either holding closed guard or being inside closed guard.
Each round will be 3 minutes in duration. You must be in the closed guard position and ready to begin when the timer starts. If you are not in position at the start of the round, you're out of the tournament.
Qualifying rounds (20+ competitors):
There will be 45 seconds in between each round. During that time, you will need to find your next opponent, play Rock, Paper, Scissors, and be in position for the next round before the 45 seconds is up.
If you are submitted during the 3 minute rounds, you're out of the tournament. Your opponent gets to rest until the next round begins
If neither of you are submitted during the round, you both continue with the tournament.
After every 90 minutes of continuous competition, a 10 minute water and bathroom break will be taken.
Quarter-Finals: When there are only eight competitors left, the time between rounds will increase to one minute and the round duration increases to 5 minutes. You still need to find your next opponent, play Rock, Paper, Scissors and get to the starting position by the time the round begins. If you're unable to do so, you're out of the tournament
Semi-finals: When there are only four competitors left, the round time further increases to six minutes. If there are only 3 competitors, they will compete in “up-down-out” style until only 2 competitors remain. Rock, paper, scissors will be played to determine how the first “up-down-out” round is setup.
Final Round: When only two opponents remain. The timer will be set for 10 minutes. If no submissions occur during that time frame, the competitors will split the prize money.
Prize Money!
Your tournament entrance fee goes directly into the prize money!
1st place receives 40% of the entrance fees & free entry into the next Lioness Challenge!
2nd place received 25% of the entrance fees
3rd place received 15% of the entrance fees
Divisions
- Women$50
Organizer
Lioness Challenge
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of tournament is Lioness Challenge?
Lioness Challenge is a last person standing, no gi tournament. There is no division by age or belt rank, and everyone is on the mats at the same time.
How are competitors paired?
Competitors are responsible for pairing themselves with their opponent. A competitor may not face the same opponent twice until they have faced at least three different competitors.
What happens if there is an odd number of competitors?
If there is an odd number of competitors and someone has to sit out a round, they are not penalized and can jump back in the next round. If a competitor sits out for two rounds back to back, they are out of the tournament.
How does each match start?
All rounds begin with one opponent inside the other opponent’s closed guard. Before each match, opponents play Rock, Paper, Scissors, and the winner decides who chooses the starting position: holding closed guard or being inside closed guard.
How long are the rounds?
Each regular round is 3 minutes. Competitors must be in closed guard position and ready when the timer starts, or they are out of the tournament.
What are the rules for qualifying rounds with 20 or more competitors?
There are 45 seconds between each round to find the next opponent, play Rock, Paper, Scissors, and get into position. If a competitor is submitted during a 3 minute round, they are out; if neither competitor is submitted, both continue.
Are there breaks during the tournament?
After every 90 minutes of continuous competition, there will be a 10 minute water and bathroom break.
How do the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final round work?
At eight competitors, the time between rounds increases to one minute and rounds last 5 minutes. At four competitors, rounds increase to 6 minutes; if three competitors remain, they compete in “up-down-out” style until two remain. The final round is 10 minutes, and if there are no submissions, the competitors split the prize money.
What prize money is awarded?
The tournament entrance fee goes directly into the prize money. 1st place receives 40% of the entrance fees and free entry into the next Lioness Challenge, 2nd place receives 25%, and 3rd place receives 15%.
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