GP Contenders -80kg

32 Man Tournament

Under 80kg - Same Day Weigh In (no tolerance limit)

Purple, Brown and Black Belt Only

No Gi - 6 Minute Matches - Polaris GP Rule Set

View Rules - here

Event Start Time - 2pm 

Weigh In Time - 1pm

Venue - GBTT, 110-112 Morden Rd, Mitcham CR4 4DA

The winner of the contenders event with receive the a place on the Polaris Under 77kg GP (23rd March 2024 at the ICC Arena in Wales) with a chance to win $20,000

Note that the GP Event is under 77kg whereas the contenders event is under 80kg. The reason for this is that we do not want athletes cutting to much weight for a same day weigh in Contenders event. If you win the under 80kg GP you will be expect to make weight (day before weigh in) at the GP on 23rd March 2024.

Entry Rules

Entries are on a first come basis. By entering you agree to all conditions of the events. Polaris will NOT be paying or covering any travel expenses, you will be expected to get yourself to the event on time for the weigh in at 1pm on Saturday 24th February 2024 in London, UK.

Entries to contenders are NON REFUNDABLE. If you enter by mistake, can not make the event or miss weight there will be NO REFUNDS for any reason.

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POLARIS GRAND PRIX RULES

Bout Duration: 6 minutes

Method of victory: Submission or Points or Referee Decision in case of draw

1 point each awarded for: Takedown

Pass guard

Back control (including body triangle) 

Mount

Sweep

Single competitor stalling: 

Referee notices stalling and starts stalling timer.

30 seconds of stalling = official warning

Next 30 seconds of stalling = other competitor can choose dominant position (BACK, SIDE CONTROL, MOUNT)

If both competitors are stalling:

Referee notices stalling and starts stalling timer.

30 seconds of stalling = official warning

Next 30 seconds of stalling =

– If the stalling is taking place on the ground, both competitors will be forced to stand

– If the stalling is taking place standing, both competitors will be forced to start in the combat base position half a metre apart

If both competitors are warned for stalling but then only one competitor continues to stall, then conditions revert to ‘single competitor stalling’ guidelines

In a “one up one down” situation eg one competitor in seated guard, one competitor trying to pass, the competitor who is moving backwards will be considered the one who is stalling.

All stalling calls are reset once the athlete or athletes stop stalling.

“STALEMATE” RulePolaris is grappling entertainment, with paying viewers. If a position is deemed a stalemate, the referee may interrupt and force a reset or other break in action, at his or her sole discretion. A stalemate can be called in ANY position (standing, half guard, full guard, mount, etc) where the action does not proceed, either to a more dominant position OR a submission.

Further details / Clarifications 

Pulling guard must be initiated with contact first.

Stalling = failing to advance position or initiate serious attempts to finish or score points.

Loss of position while actively attacking a submission will not result in a point for the opponent. For example if you sit back for a footlock from standing position against a supine opponent, and the opponent comes up as a response to the attack, the opponent will not receive a point for the sweep.

Standing from double guard pull will not be rewarded with a point for a sweep.

Takedown

Must put the opponent’s back or side or butt on the mat and keep the top position for 3 seconds. 

Pass Guard 

Must pass the opponent’s legs and stabilise a control position unimpeded for 3 seconds. 

Back Control Including Triangling the Legs

Must have either both hooks in or legs triangled for 3 seconds, with control of the upper body. 

Mount and Back Mount

Mounted position with legs clear, opponent can be face up or face down. 

Sweep

Any sweep from any guard resulting in a change of position from bottom to top of the person doing the sweep, and stabilising for 3 seconds. 

Reversals (from under a dominant position or in when a submission) are not counted as points. 

No advantages given for close attempts or positions that are lost or not secured due to scrambles. 

Referee setup

Main referee on mat

2 side referees

Competitors have either red or blue wristbands

Referees have both

Main referee’s job is to signal points using appropriate wristband

Points can be waved off by side refs if both agree

Points can also be awarded by side refs if both side refs signal it

Stalling calls can be waved off by side refs if both agree

Stalling calls can also be awarded by side refs if both side refs signal it

If the match is a draw, all 3 refs come to front of mat and on the count of 3 signal which is the winner by raising either blue or red armband. 

Points signalled by main ref raising the hand of the appropriate corner in the air and pointing one finger upwards.