UMAC NOTTINGHAM BJJ OPEN ll
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Description
Putting together the best of Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
The competition will start at 9am on Sunday 8th of November 2026 and will go on until approximately 5pm or until all matches have been completed. All registrations will be processed online via Smoothcomp, so refer to registration instructions. Please register before the deadline which will be 6th November 2026.
Child and juvenile categories up to GREEN belt and up to BLACK for adults.
This event is a Gi and NO Gi competition, following IBJJF ruleset, with best of 3 for two fighters, round robin for three fighters and single elimination bronze match for four fighters Consolidation match for 6 fighters or over when possible, Single elimination on all absolute.
Official rules can be found here https://ibjjf.com/books-videos
- Uniform - All athletes' uniform is required to meet IBJJF standards. If the athlete’s uniform does not meet requirements, they will have one opportunity to find a suitable replacement.
- Weigh-ins - There will be 3 members of staff responsible for weigh in so no queues! Athletes will be required to weigh-in in their full GI. If athletes fail to make weight they will have a chance to merge up if available at the time, if there is none available we will do our best to find someone and create a new bracket. If you register for GI & NO GI you only need to weigh in once with your full Gi. * Failure to make weight will result in you not completing in the weight category you signed up for *
- One coach per competitor will be permitted to sit mat-side for the duration of the match. Coaches must remain seated during matches and must not interfere with event officials. All athletes and coaches must leave the competition area once their matches have finished. For coach passes please email enquiries@umac.uk Only one coach pass per club depending on quantity of members the club will have competing.
Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
Team Trophies Overall awarded 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
TROPHIES:
Team & Fastest submission Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
*Team Trophies Kids GI (Best Academy)
*Fastest submission Kids Gi
*Team Trophies Kids NoGi (Best Academy)
*Fastest submission Kids NoGi
*Team Trophies Adult & Juvenile Gi (Best Academy)
*Team Trophies Adult & Juvenile NoGi (Best Academy)
*Fastest Submissions Adults & Juvenile Gi
*Fastest Submissions Adults & Juvenile NoGi
*Absolute Trophies for Male and Female categories for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (Gi & No Gi)
*Super Fight Trophies & a share of £500 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
This is available for all adult belts using the black belt rules
Prizes:
1st £250
2nd £150
3rd £100
Prize Distribution (if we don’t reach 20 competitors): 1st place – Wins the full pot from the Super Fight registration. 2nd place – Receives a Raine rash guard. 3rd place – Gets free entry to the next competition.
Over 18's only! We reserve the right to cancel the Super Fight if we have less than 20 entrants.
Food and drink is available on site to buy, also we will have the amazing açaà smoothies, Guaraná drinks, Brazilian snacks and BBQ sticks available on the day.
A clothes stall will be available at the event selling Gi's, shorts, rash guards and more.
There will be a professional photographer and videographer on the day and will be free of charge to download 24 hours after the event.
There will be a team of first aiders
On-site parking
Refunds are only possible until 27/07/2025 after that medals / Trophies will be ordered and no refund will be possible.
If you are alone in a bracket we will invite you to move up to the next bracket where possible, after the 25th September we will move you up as necessary to allow you have a match. We really want to see you have a match but if you are not happy to move up we shall refund you.
Early bird registrations 11 Nov - 19 Mar
Normal registration 19 Mar - 10 Sep
Late registration 10 Sep - 25 Sep
Spectators
*£10 spectator fee to be paid by cash only on the day of event (for everyone attending with a child competing too). If you are a professor of an academy, you may apply to us via email for a coach pass.
Address:
Nottingham Wildcats Arena
Greenwood Road, Nottingham
NG3 7EB
Directions click here
We want to accommodate you as best we can, we are here to help with any questions you may have.
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Divisions
- Boys Gi£40
- Girls Gi£40
- Juvenile Boys Gi£40
- Juvenile Girls Gi£40
- Boys No-Gi£40
- Girls No-Gi£40
- Juvenile Girls No-Gi£40
- Juvenile Boys No-Gi£40
- Male Gi£40
- Kids Absolute Over 39,5kg GI£25
- Juvenile Boys Absolute NoGi£25
- Juvenile Boys Absolute Gi£25
- Female Gi£40
- Male No-Gi£40
- Female No-Gi£40
- Female Absolute Gi£30
- Male Absolute White/Blue GI£30
- Female Absolute No-Gi£30
- Male Absolute White/Blue No-Gi£30
- Super Fight 500 Ultimate Martial Arts Championship NoGi£45
- Kids Absolute under 39,5kg Gi£25
Organizer
Ultimate Martial Arts Championships
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is UMAC Nottingham BJJ Open ll?
The competition is on Sunday 8th of November 2026 at Nottingham Wildcats Arena, Greenwood Road, Nottingham, NG3 7EB.
What time does the competition start and finish?
The competition will start at 9am and run until approximately 5pm or until all matches have been completed.
When is the registration deadline?
All registrations are processed online via Smoothcomp. The stated registration deadline is 6th November 2026.
What registration periods are listed?
Early bird registration is listed as 11 Nov - 19 Mar, normal registration as 19 Mar - 10 Sep, and late registration as 10 Sep - 25 Sep.
What divisions and rulesets are included?
This is a Gi and No-Gi competition following the IBJJF ruleset. Child and juvenile categories are up to green belt, and adult categories are up to black belt.
How do weigh-ins work?
Athletes must weigh in wearing their full Gi. If registered for both Gi and No-Gi, athletes only need to weigh in once with their full Gi.
What happens if an athlete misses weight?
If athletes fail to make weight, they may have a chance to merge up if available at the time, or the organizers will try to find someone and create a new bracket. Failure to make weight means the athlete will not compete in the weight category they signed up for.
Are spectators allowed and what is the fee?
Spectators pay a £10 fee, cash only, on the day of the event. This also applies to everyone attending with a child competitor.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds are only possible until 27/07/2025. After that, medals and trophies will be ordered and no refund will be possible.
How can coaches request coach passes?
One coach per competitor may sit mat-side during the match, and coaches must remain seated and not interfere with officials. For coach passes, email enquiries@umac.uk; only one coach pass per club is available depending on the quantity of competing club members.
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