VERSUS CHAMPIONSHIP 38 – NO-GI

Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Eindhoven, Netherlands

🔁 MORE MATCHES. MORE GRAPPLING. MORE EXPERIENCE.

Why travel to a tournament just to go home after one match?

At VERSUS, we believe competition is about challenging yourself, testing your skills and gaining valuable experience on the mats.

That's why we love ROUND ROBIN!

🤼 MINIMUM 4 MATCHES – AND POSSIBLY MORE!

✅ Minimum 4 matches – For Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced competitors.

✅ Minimum 3 matches for Novice – A great introduction to competitive grappling.

✅ Round Robin + Elimination Rounds – Larger divisions start with round-robin groups, followed by elimination rounds for those who qualify.

✅ No one-and-done tournaments – Losing your first match doesn't mean your day is over.

✅ More opponents, more experience – Every match is another opportunity to improve.

And with elimination rounds on top of your round-robin matches, you might end up competing even more!

You will rarely leave VERSUS feeling you haven't had enough time to grapple.

Unless, of course, you win or lose all your matches really quickly. 😉

Match minimums are based on our planned competition format. Exceptional last-minute withdrawals or no-shows can affect the number of matches.

📺 EVERY MATCH LIVE – FREE TO WATCH!

Can't make it to Eindhoven?

We livestream ALL matches, completely FREE of charge!

Your friends, family and teammates can follow the action live from anywhere.

No subscription. No pay-per-view. Just grappling!

🏆 COMPETITION FORMAT

We organize divisions to maximize competitive experience while keeping the tournament running smoothly.

• Novice: Round-robin groups, minimum 3 matches. No elimination rounds.
• Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced: Minimum 4 matches through round robin.
• Elimination rounds: After the group stage, qualifying athletes in eligible divisions advance to the knockout rounds.

Our goal is simple: plenty of matches, competitive brackets and a great experience for everyone.

New to grappling? We have a dedicated Novice division for genuine beginners with less than 9 months of experience. Please check the eligibility rules further down this page.

📅 EVENT DAY INFORMATION

🕰 Schedule

• Doors open: 12:00
• First matches: 13:00

Please do not arrive before 12:00.

VERSUS takes place inside an active gym. Before opening, regular training is still taking place and we're preparing the competition area.

There is no advantage in arriving extremely early!

If your first match is scheduled later, you don't need to arrive when the doors open. Just make sure you have enough time for your weigh-in and preparation.

Always check Smoothcomp for your personal match schedule.

⚖️ Mandatory Weigh-in

Every athlete must check in at the scale, including athletes in the highest weight categories.

• Weigh-in is without uniform.
• Weigh-in closes 50 minutes before your first scheduled match.
• No weigh-in/check-in = disqualification (DQ).

🚨 BE READY AT YOUR MAT!

You must be ready at your mat table 2 matches before your own match.

Our mat managers will check that you are present and ready to compete.

As soon as the previous match finishes, the next athletes should be ready to step onto the mat.

Not there on time = walkover. Your opponent wins automatically.

Keep checking Smoothcomp throughout the event. Match times may move forward or backward.

🏅 Medal Ceremony

Medal ceremonies take place as soon as your division is finished.

No need to wait until the end of the tournament!

📋 REGISTRATION & COMPETITION RULES

🥋 Novice vs Beginner

Our Novice division is strictly reserved for genuine newcomers.

Novice eligibility:

• Less than 9 months of grappling experience.
• No previous judo or wrestling background.
• Never won gold in a Novice division before.

If you've already won Novice gold, it's time to move up!

Beginner is for white belts who no longer qualify for Novice.

Not sure? Always choose Beginner.

We strictly enforce Novice eligibility. Athletes who arrive on event day registered in Novice without meeting these requirements will receive a DQ.

We will not rebuild brackets on Sunday because someone registered in the wrong division.

🔄 Division & Weight Changes

You can change your division and/or weight category until Saturday, January 30, at 12:00.

After this deadline, no further changes will be accepted.

Changes can affect brackets and match times, so please keep checking Smoothcomp.

❌ Cancellations & Refunds

• 100% refund if you cancel before Thursday, January 28, at 15:00.
• After this deadline, the refund percentage gradually decreases.
• You can still cancel until the event starts.

Please cancel as early as possible if you cannot participate.

Timely cancellations help us create better brackets and avoid unnecessary disruptions for other athletes.

👀 SPECTATORS & COACHES

Spectators – €10 Cash Only

Friends, family and supporters are always welcome at VERSUS!

However, our tournaments take place inside an active gym with limited space around the mats.

At VERSUS, athletes always come first.

The €10 spectator fee helps us manage visitor numbers and ensure there is enough space for athletes, coaches and staff to compete safely and comfortably.

We love a great atmosphere, but we also want to avoid overcrowding the gym.

Spectator entrance: €10 – Cash Only.

Can't attend in person? Remember that every match is livestreamed for FREE! 📺

Coaches – Free Entry

Coaches enter free of charge according to the number of registered athletes:

• 1 coach per 4 athletes.
• Maximum 3 coaches per team.

😎 SEE YOU ON THE MATS!

The açaí will be cold! 🍧

Bring your energy, check Smoothcomp, arrive on time and get ready for some serious grappling.

MORE MATCHES. MORE EXPERIENCE. THAT'S VERSUS.

OSS! 🔥