Submission Underground Grappling 2026 Portland
Portland, Oregon, United States
Description
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
Divisions
- Kids$53
- Juvenile$53
- GI$73
- Absolute Juvenile Gi$10
- Absolute Gi$20
- NO GI Kids$53
- NO GI Juvenile$53
- NO GI$83
- Absolute Juvenile NO GI$10
- Absolute NO GI$20
Organizer
SUG World Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event start?
The event starts on Saturday, November 21st at 10:00 AM.
What is the registration deadline?
Registration closes on November 16th at 11:00 PM.
When can athletes request division changes or registration corrections?
Division check and changes are listed for November 16th at 8:00 PM. All division changes, registration corrections, and other adjustments must be submitted during the check period; once registration closes, no changes will be accepted.
When will brackets and the official schedule be released?
Brackets and the official schedule will be released on November 19 starting at 2:00 PM.
When is the official weigh-in?
The official weigh-in is on November 21st before the bracket starts.
Which Gi, No-Gi, and absolute divisions are available?
Kids divisions include Gi and No-Gi. Juvenile divisions include Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute. Adult, Master, and Executive divisions include Gi, No-Gi, Gi Absolute, and No-Gi Absolute.
Is this a matchmaking event?
No. Athletes compete in official divisions based on age, weight, and skill level.
What adult skill levels are offered?
Adult skill levels are Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Each level is defined by listed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rank, wrestling experience, judo rank, and MMA experience.
What age divisions are listed?
Kids divisions include Little Owls 4–5, Owls 6–7, Hawks 8–9, Falcons 10–11, Eagles 12–13, and Teens 14–15. Juvenile is 16–17, Adult is above 18, and Master/Executive divisions range from Master I above 36 through Master VI above 60 years old and up.
How can I contact the organizer for more information?
Contact the organizer by email at sugworldtour@gmail.com.
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