Description
World Series of Jiu-Jitsu Cash Prize Tournament
📍 Albuquerque, New Mexico
🗓️ SATURDAY, Augusto 22nd
⏰ EVENT STARTS AT 10:00 AM
Be ready to compete by 10am regardless of what Smoothcomp schedule says. Be ready to weigh in by 9am
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Event Overview
Cash prize BJJ tournament featuring Adult Gi & No-Gi divisions.
Cash prizes apply to adult divisions only.
This event includes guaranteed $1,000 cash prize divisions, along with standard divisions that pay out based on bracket size.
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💰 Cash Prize Divisions
Guaranteed $1,000 Division
* No-Gi Intermediate (Blue Belt) -185 lbs
*No-Gi Intermediate (Blue Belt) +185 lbs
Winner takes $1,000 regardless of bracket size
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Standard Division Payouts
All other divisions pay out based on bracket size:
2 Competitors: 1st= $150
3 Competitors: 1st= $225
4 Competitors: 1st= $300
5 Competitors: 1st= $375
6 Competitors: 1st= $450
7 Competitors: 1st= $525
8 Competitors: 1st= $600
9 Competitors: 1st= $675
10 Competitors: 1st= $750
11 Competitors: 1st= $825
12 Competitors: 1st= $900
13 Competitors: 1st= $975
14 Competitors: 1st= $1,000
15 Competitors: 1st= $1,000
16 Competitors: 1st= $1,000 2nd= $200
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🗓️ Registration
* Open: May 8 - August 19
* Early Bird ends: June 1st
Pricing:
* Standard Divisions: $149
* Guaranteed $1k Divisions: $149
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⚖️ Weigh-Ins
* Same day as event (9am)
* 0.9 lb allowance
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⏱️ Match Times
* White Belt: 5 min
* Blue Belt: 6 min
* Purple Belt: 7 min
* Brown/Black Belt: 7 min
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📜 Rules & Format
Scoring
* IBJJF scoring (no advantages)
* Points awarded after 3 seconds of control
Points:
* Takedown: 2
* Sweep: 2
* Knee on Belly: 2
* Guard Pass: 3
* Mount: 4
* Back Control: 4
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Tie-Break System
1. 2-minute Golden Score (first to score wins)
2. If still tied → EBI Overtime
EBI Overtime:
* Back control (hooks + seatbelt)
* Armbar (spider-web position)
* Best 2 out of 3 rounds
Winner determined by:
* Fastest submission, or
* Fastest escape
If still tied, referee decision.
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No-Gi Rule Modifications
* IBJJF rules apply
* Leg reaping allowed for control only
* No submissions from reap position
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✅ Competitor Guarantee
If your division does not fill, you may:
* Move weight division
* Move age division (if available)
* Move belt division (if permitted)
* Receive a full refund
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📍 Final Notes
* Final match schedule released after registration closes
* Brackets and start times may vary based on division size
For full and most up-to-date rules, please refer to the official IBJJF website.
