Description
?? Why VERSUS?
More matches. Less stress. At most tournaments, you lose once and your day is over. Not at VERSUS. Our smart round-robin system gives you at least 4 matches — no matter if you win or lose.
That means: ?? More experience ?? More rolling ?? Better value
If a bracket gets too large, we split it into groups and run a final to keep things clear and competitive.
Back to the essence. We keep it fun, fair, and focused. Good matches, chill vibes, and a positive atmosphere. No hype, no chaos—just real grappling.
Fuel that actually fuels. Expect warm wraps and high-quality açaà bowls, not sad bananas and dry protein bars. Real food for real athletes.
Smooth day, solid setup. We space out matches smartly, communicate clearly through Smoothcomp, and run medal ceremonies right after your bracket ends. You just need to show up and roll.
?? Ready to hit the mats? Scroll down for all practical details.
?? How our system works
- 4 matches per athlete in most brackets.
- Everyone fights multiple times—no “one and done”.
- Large brackets? We split them and finish with a final.
- More mat time, more growth, more fun. Simple as that.
?? Event Details
?? General Schedule
- Doors open: 12:00
- Weigh-in starts: 12:00
- First matches: 13:00
- Expected finish: ± 18:00
?? Weigh-in
- Weigh-in closes 45 minutes before your first match.
- All athletes must check in at the scale to confirm presence.
- If you’re not checked in, you’re not competing.
? Be on Time
- Nobody will call your name.
- Be at your mat 3 matches before your own.
- If you're late: DQ.
- Check Smoothcomp regularly—timelines update constantly.
?? Medal Ceremony
- Happens right after your bracket finishes.
- If you placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, grab your fellow medalists and hit the podium.
?? Divisions
Men & Women
- Levels: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Men: -65 / -70 / -76 / -83 / -91 / -100 / 100+
- Women: -55 / -60 / -65 / -70 / 70+
?? Experience Guidelines
At VERSUS, we want to offer fair and safe matches for everyone. That’s why we make clear distinctions between Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels—based on actual grappling experience, combat sports background, and prior results.
Please be honest when selecting your division. Sandbagging (competing below your real level) ruins the experience for others and will always lead to a DQ with no refund.
Division Guidelines:
?? Novice
- Less than 9 months of grappling experience
- No background in other combat sports
- Has not won medals at any previous event
- No cauliflower ears
- No past combat sport experience, even from youth
?? Beginner
- White belt
- 9+ months but less than 2 years of grappling experience
?? Intermediate
- Blue belt
- 2 to 4 years of grappling experience
?? Advanced
- Purple belt or higher
- 4+ years of grappling experience
If you’re in between levels or unsure, move up a division or contact us email.
? Match Duration
- Novice & Beginner: 3:30 minutes
- Intermediate: 4:00 minutes
- Advanced: 5:00 minutes
All divisions run round robin, so we keep match times tight and action-packed.
?? Rules
- We follow the King of the Beach ruleset (see tab “Ruleset”).
- In mixed-level matches, lower level rules apply.
- No exceptions.
?? Registration & Refund Policy
- Standard fee: €40
- Early Bird: €33
- Late Entry: €47,50
- Refunds: 100% until Thursday before the event 50% on Friday or Saturday. 20% until 1 hour before start of the event.
Cancel via Smoothcomp: My Account > Your Registrations > Cancel
? FAQ
Q: Can spectators join? A: No. Only athletes and coaches are allowed—except parents of under-18 athletes.
Q: Am I Novice or Beginner? A: You’re a Novice if you meet all of the following: – Less than 6 months grappling experience – No combat sports background (BJJ, judo, wrestling, MMA, etc.) – No VERSUS medals – No cauliflower ears – No past youth experience in combat sports
If you’ve been training longer than 6 months, have some combat background, or competed before—you belong in Beginner.
Q: When are brackets published? A: Friday before the event.
Q: Can I change my division? A: Yes, until 17:00 on Sunday the before the event via Smoothcomp: My Account > Your Registrations > Edit
Q: When is weigh-in? A: From 11:00, closes 45 minutes before your first match.
?? Final Note
We’re here for good matches, good food, and good vibes. Respect each other, respect the venue, and leave the ego at the door.
See you on the mats.
