SUBG 1 | El Paso, TX - BJJ Tournament in Texas 2026

SUBG 1 | El Paso, TX

Saturday, December 12, 2026 El Paso, TX, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi No-Gi Kids
Entry
$50 - $200
Prizes
$1,500

Description

Event Summary

Date: Sat Dec 12

Doors Open: 11:00AM

Matches: 12:00PM

Venue: El Paso County Coliseum

Tickets: 

Live Stream:

- All Superfight competitors will be gifted 1 General Admission Spectator Ticket as part of their registration.  Superfight Competitors may gift their Ticket or sell their Ticket and compete for FREE!

- All $1500 Tournament competitors will be gifted 4 General Admission Spectator Ticket as part of their registration. Tournament Competitors may gift their Tickets or sell all their Tickets and compete for FREE!

No Entry Fee Refunds.

Time Limits and Match Procedure

- All Superfight Matches will consist of a: 5 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 be determined.

- All $1500 Tournament Matches will consist of a: 5 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.

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.

Adult 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 and/or Nose)

Adult Non Allowable Techniques:

  • Slams
  • Striking
  • Gripping Opponent's attire in a Non-Gi Match

Youth & Teen Allowable Techniques:

  • Arm Locks 
  • Shoulder Locks
  • All Chokes / Strangles
  • Takedowns / Throws

Youth & Teen Non Allowable Techniques:

  • Jumping Guard
  • Slams
  • Leg Locks
  • Bicep / Calf Slicer
  • Reaping
  • Spine Locks / Twister
  • Wrist Lock
  • Knee Bar / Straight Ankle Lock
  • Scissor Takedown 
  • Jumping Guard
  • Flying Submissions 
  • Z Lock / Hip Lock 
  • Toe Hold 
  • Heel Hook 
  • Muffler (Covering of the Mouth and/or Nose)
  • 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. 

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: How do I sell  my Complimentary Tickets?

A: Upon registration, you will be Emailed your Complimentary Tickets! They are yours to distribute as you so chose!

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Q: What if I sell more than my Complimentary Tickets?

A: Grapplers selling more than their complimentary tickets will be credited $10 commission for each additional ticket sold. 

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Q: What if I want to give away my Complimentary Tickets?

A: Upon registration, you will be Emailed a set of Complimentary 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?

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Event Details

Format
Single elimination
Schedule
Date: Sat Dec 12; Doors open 11:00AM; Matches start 12:00PM.
Prize Details
Tournament champion will be awarded $1500 cash.

Divisions

  • Men's $1500 No Gi Tournament$200
    16 Man Sub Only Tournament - $1500 Cash Prize Awarded to the Tournament Champion
  • Men's Superfight$50
    5 Minute, No Gi, Sub Only, SuperFight!
  • Women's Superfight$50
    5 Minute, No Gi, Sub Only, SuperFight!
  • Teen Boy's Superfight$50
    5 Minute, No Gi, Sub Only, SuperFight!
  • Teen Girl's Superfight$50
    5 Minute, No Gi, Sub Only, SuperFight!
  • Youth Boy's Superfight$50
    5 Minute, No Gi, Sub Only, SuperFight!
  • Youth Girl's Superfight$50
    5 Minute, No Gi, Sub Only, SuperFight!

Organizer

Combat Sports Report

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the event?
Date: Sat Dec 12 at El Paso County Coliseum.
What time do doors open and when do matches start?
Doors open at 11:00AM and matches begin at 12:00PM.
How long are matches and how are they decided?
All Superfight and $1500 Tournament matches consist of a 5 minute regulation period with no formal points; the referee scores the regulation period and, if no submission occurs, renders a decision.
What is the tournament format and prize?
The $1500 Tournament is single elimination; the champion will be awarded $1500 cash, and if a match winner cannot advance referees may choose an eliminated fighter to return as a replacement.
How are matches judged?
The referee is the sole arbiter and evaluates regulation time based on effective submission attempts, positional control, sweeps & reversals, takedowns & throws, and aggression, in that order.
What complimentary spectator tickets do competitors receive?
All Superfight competitors are gifted 1 General Admission Spectator Ticket as part of registration, and all $1500 Tournament competitors are gifted 4 General Admission Spectator Tickets as part of registration; competitors may gift or sell these tickets and compete for free.
How do I sell or give away my complimentary tickets?
Upon registration you will be emailed your complimentary tickets, and they are yours to distribute as you choose.
What happens if I sell more tickets than my complimentary allotment?
Grapplers selling more than their complimentary tickets will be credited $10 commission for each additional ticket sold.
How many corners does each competitor get?
Each competitor is allowed 1 corner, and that corner does not need a spectator's ticket.
Are entry fees refundable and what medical coverage is provided?
No Entry Fee Refunds; there will be 1 medical professional on site and grapplers compete at their own risk while organizers, referees, venue, and staff assume no responsibility for injuries.

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