Underdog Tournament #12

Saturday, November 7, 2026 Ittenheim, France

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute

Entry

€25 - €30

Prizes

Cash

Description

All news and updates will be published on our Instagram page. Do not hesitate to follow our page @underdogtournament to stay updated on all the news regarding competition dates and other news.

Hope to see you on the mats !

ESTIMATION of the Planning on Event Day

The team reserves the right to close the weigh-in if the majority of the athletes have already weigh-ed in.

8h30 : Doors opening
8h45 -10h15 : Weigh-in
9h30 : Briefing
10h15 max : Competition start
First break around 12h30 (15 minutes)
Second break around 15h environ (15 minutes)
17h-19h : Estimated end of competition

Grappling by weight and experience level

Beginners : WHITE belt and LESS than 2 years of experience
Intermediates : Maximum BLUE belt and 4 years of experience
Advanced : more than 4 years of experience

Weight classes :

61.5 Kg and under (51.5 for women)
67.5 Kg and under (56.5 for women)
73.5 Kg and under (61.5 for women)
79.5 Kg and under (66.5 for women)
85.5 Kg and under (71.5 for women)
85.6 Kg and over (71.6 for women)

⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️

A valid ID will be required at the weigh-in. A weight tollerance of 300g will be accepted.

⚠️After 31.10.2026⚠️ : no more weight class or experience level modifications.
No refunds or registration modifications the day of the competition.

⚠️Experience Checks⚠️

All athlète that is a black belt in Judo, blue belt (or higher) un luta livre, having a national level experience un wrestling (of any kind) or that has already fought in amateur (at least) MMA; cannot register for the begginer level.

At approximatelly one month until the event we will be checking every registered/paid athlete for their correct experience level in accoding with our ruleset.

If we have doubts you will be contacted to be placed in the adequate division.

Open Class : Gi & No-Gi

All registered athletes go head to head in a single elimination bracket, without distinction of weight class or experience level. The rule set is the one for the No-Gi beggier/intermediate level.

Aditionnal prizes

For the following categories, the registration for the next event (UT 13) will be for free !

No-Gi Intermediates

All winner of a bracket of 12 or more people.

No-Gi Advanced

All winner of his/her bracket.

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Schedule

Doors 08:30; Briefing 09:30; Weigh-in 08:45–10:15; Competition start by 10:15; First break ~12:30 (15 min); Second break ~15:00 (~15 min); Estimated end 17:00–19:00.

Weigh-In

Weigh-in 08:45–10:15; organizers may close weigh-in early if majority have weighed in; valid ID required; 300 g weight tolerance accepted.

Prize Details

Free registration to the next event (UT 13) awarded to winners: No-Gi Intermediates (bracket winner if bracket has 12+ people) and all No-Gi Advanced bracket winners.

Divisions

Male No-Gi€30
16 years and above
Female No-Gi€30
16 years and above
Open Class€25
Minimum 17 ans. Tous les athlètes s'affrontent dans une pyramide d'élimination directe sans distinction de poids ou de niveau. Le règlement ne diffère pas du grappling no-gi

Organizer

Underdog Tournament

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the estimated event-day schedule for Underdog Tournament #12?

Doors open at 8h30. Weigh-in is estimated for 8h45-10h15, briefing at 9h30, and competition starts by 10h15 max. The estimated end of competition is 17h-19h.

When are the breaks expected during the event?

The first break is around 12h30 for 15 minutes. The second break is around 15h environ for 15 minutes.

What are the weigh-in requirements?

A valid ID will be required at the weigh-in. A weight tollerance of 300g will be accepted. The team reserves the right to close the weigh-in if the majority of athletes have already weighed in.

What are the experience levels for grappling divisions?

Beginners are WHITE belt and LESS than 2 years of experience. Intermediates are maximum BLUE belt and 4 years of experience. Advanced is more than 4 years of experience.

What are the weight classes?

Men's weight classes are 61.5 Kg and under, 67.5 Kg and under, 73.5 Kg and under, 79.5 Kg and under, 85.5 Kg and under, and 85.6 Kg and over. Women's weight classes are 51.5, 56.5, 61.5, 66.5, 71.5 Kg and under, and 71.6 Kg and over.

What is the deadline for weight class or experience level changes?

After 31.10.2026, no more weight class or experience level modifications are allowed. No refunds or registration modifications are allowed the day of the competition.

Who cannot register for the beginner level?

Athletes who are a black belt in Judo, blue belt or higher in luta livre, have national level experience in wrestling of any kind, or have already fought in amateur MMA cannot register for the beginner level.

Will athlete experience levels be checked?

At approximatelly one month until the event, every registered/paid athlete will be checked for correct experience level according to the ruleset. If there are doubts, the athlete will be contacted to be placed in the adequate division.

How does the Open Class work?

The Open Class is Gi & No-Gi. All registered athletes compete in a single elimination bracket without distinction of weight class or experience level, using the No-Gi beggier/intermediate level ruleset.

Are there prizes for any divisions?

For No-Gi Intermediates, winners of a bracket of 12 or more people receive free registration for the next event, UT 13. For No-Gi Advanced, all bracket winners receive free registration for UT 13.