Submission Underground Grappling 2026 Portland

Internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading Grappling and Submission Fighting organizations, SUG arrives in the United States for its first national event, bringing together athletes from teams and regions across the country for a high-level, competitive grappling event.

Get ready to be part of history and compete on one of the most prestigious stages in the world of grappling.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A MATCHMAKING EVENT.

Athletes will compete in official divisions based on age, weight, and skill level, with both Gi and No-Gi divisions available for all age groups.

SCHEDULE

Registration Deadline: November 16th at 11:00 PM.

Division Check & Changes: November 16th at 8:00 PM.

Brackets & Official Schedule Released: November 19 starting at 2:00 PM.

Official Weigh-In:

• November 21st — before bracket start

IMPORTANT: All requests for division changes, registration corrections, and other adjustments must be submitted during the check period.

Once registration closes, no changes will be accepted.

WEIGH-IN

SATURDAY

When before the bracket starts

EVENT SCHEDULE

SSATURDAY NOVEMBER 21st

• Event starts at 10:00 AM

KIDS DIVISIONS

• Gi
• No-Gi

JUVENILE DIVISIONS

• Gi
• No-Gi
• Absolute

ADULT / MASTER / EXECUTIVE DIVISIONS

• Gi
• No-Gi
• Gi Absolute
• No-Gi Absolute

SKILL LEVEL / RANK AND EXPERIENCE DIVISIONS

ADULT BEGINNER DIVISION

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes holding a WHITE BELT;
• Wrestlers with up to 1 year of experience;
• Judo athletes holding an ORANGE BELT or lower;
• MMA fighters and practitioners with up to 1 year of experience.

ADULT INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes holding a BLUE BELT;
• Wrestlers with up to 3 years of experience;
• Judo athletes holding a GREEN BELT;
• MMA fighters and practitioners with up to 3 years of experience.

ADULT ADVANCED DIVISION

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes holding a PURPLE BELT;
• Wrestlers with up to 7 years of experience;
• Judo athletes holding a PURPLE BELT;
• Professional MMA fighters with up to 5 professional fights.

ADULT EXPERT DIVISION

Designed for high-level athletes and elite competitors.

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes holding a BROWN or BLACK BELT;
• COLLEGIATE WRESTLERS or professional-level wrestlers;
• Judo athletes holding a BROWN or BLACK BELT;
• Professional MMA fighters with more than 5 professional fights.

AGE DIVISIONS

KIDS

• Little Owls: 4–5 years old;
• Owls: 6–7 years old;
• Hawks: 8–9 years old;
• Falcons: 10–11 years old;
• Eagles: 12–13 years old.
• Teens 14-15 years old.

JUVENILE

• Juvenile: 16–17 years old.

ADULT

• Adult: above 18 years old.

MASTER / EXECUTIVE

• Master I: above 36 years old;
• Master II: above 40 years old;
• Master III: above 45 years old;
• Master IV: above 50 years old;
• Master V: above 55 years old.
• Master VI: above 60 years old and up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact us via E-mail:

sugworldtour@gmail.com