Combat Sports Report Denver Invitational

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Event Summary

Date- Saturday, June 8th

Time- 3-00pm-11-00pm

Venue- TBA

Address- Denver, CO

The Combat Sports Report is hosting 4 Different, 8 Person No-Gi Tournaments.

All tournament champions will be awarded $1000 Cash each and a Combat Sports Report Tournament Champion Rashguard!

All competitors will be gifted 4 general admission spectator tickets as part of their registration. Give them away or sell them all and compete for FREE!

Time Limits and Match Procedure

All 8 Person Tournament Matches will consist of a- 7 minute regulation period.  During the regulation period no formal points will be awarded; however, the referee will be scoring the match in its entirety based on the Judging and Scoring Criteria (see below).  Upon expiration of the regulation period, should no submission occur, the referee will render a decision and the winner will advance.  The tournament is single elimination; but, should a match winner be unable to advance the referees will collaborate to chose an eliminated fighter to return to the competition as a replacement.  The tournament champion will be awarded $1000 cash.

Weight Classes

Each weight class has specific weight limits, and fighters must meet these limits during the official weigh-ins before their bouts.

The CS/R Phoenix Invitational will be held in 4 Weight Classes-

Featherweight Division - 149.9.lbs limit

Welterweight Division - 179.9lbs limit

Middleweight Division - 189.9lbs limit

Absolute Division - Open Weight 

Fighters typically do not undergo a weight-cutting process before the weigh-ins to meet their division’s limit. However, weight-cutting practices are allowed. Extreme weight-cutting practices that bring about concerns regarding fighter safety are not allowed.

Judging and Scoring Criteria

The referee is the sole arbiter of the match.  In the event of regulation time expiring with neither competitor securing a submission, it is the referee who evaluate the regulation period based on effective submission attempts, positional control, sweeps & reversals, takedowns & throws, and finally aggression.

Any submission attempt that disrupts a position or strategic approach will be considered an effective submission attempt.  The fighter with more significant attempts will be valued higher.

Positional control will be evaluated based on the ability to strike one’s opponent.  The fighter in position to strike for a longer duration of time will be valued higher.

Effective takedowns & throws can be defined as taking an opponent off their feet in a controlling and offensive manner. The attacker must maintain positional control for 2 full seconds after a takedown has been completed.

Slams are not permitted and are defined as malicious and intentionally driving one’s opponent into the competition surface with force.

Allowable Techniques-

Arm Locks

Shoulder Locks

All Chokes / Strangles

Bicep / Calf Slicer

Reaping

Spine Locks / Twister

Wrist Lock

Neck Cranks

Knee Bar / Straight Ankle Lock

Scissor Takedown 

Jumping Guard

Flying Submissions 

Z Lock / Hip Lock 

Toe Hold 

Heel Hook 

Muffler (Covering of the Mouth & Nose)

Non Allowable Techniques-

Slams

Striking

Gripping Opponent’s attire in a Non-Gi Match

Fouls and Penalties

Fouls that can result in penalties or disqualifications. Some common fouls include-

Eye-gouging or fish-hooking

Striking

Greasing

Small Joint manipulation (must grab 4 or more fingers or toes.)

Slams

Hair Pulling

Grabbing peripheral objects

Holding the opponent’s shorts or attire (unless in a Gi match)

Intentional fleeing the competition area

Referees have the authority to penalize fighters for committing fouls and the authority to determine when a foul has occured. A warning may be issued for minor infractions, while more severe or repeated fouls can result in disqualification. The severity of the penalty depends on the referee’s discretion and the impact of the foul on the opponent.  Fighters must follow all instruction given by the referee.

Equipment and Attire

Fighters are required to wear specific equipment and attire to ensure their safety and fair competition. According to the Unified Rules of Submission Grappling, fighters must wear-

Approved shorts, spats, or gi pants, with no holes, pockets, or exposed zippers

Women must wear a sports bra or tight-fitting top

Medical Personel

There will be no medical personel on site to supervise this event.  Grapplers compete at your own risk.  The event coordinators, referees, venue, and staff assume no responsibility for any injuries, or bodily harm that may occur.  Our referees are there to stop a contest in the event of a submission but cannot prevent slips, trips, falls, or acts of god.  We ask you compete with the utmost of caution and deeply consider the risks assumed by entering this tournament. 

Conclusion

The Unified Rules of Submission Grappling provide a comprehensive framework for the sport, promoting fighter safety, fair competition, and consistency across events worldwide.  CSR Event rules and regulations are outlined almost entirely by the Unified Rules of Submission Grappling.

By understanding the regulations governing weight classes, judging criteria, fouls, attire, and more, fans and fighters can better appreciate the complexities of the sport and the efforts made to ensure its continued growth and development. As grappling continues to evolve, so too will the rules and regulations, adapting to the changing landscape and demands of the sport.

F.A.Q.

Q- How many corners do I get?

A- Each competitor is allowed 1 corner.

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Q- What is the start time?

A- Weigh ins are same day and begin promptly at 3-00pm. 

4-00pm will be the bell time for the first match.

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Q- How do I sell  my 4 Complimentary Tickets?

A- Once you are registered, we will reach out to set up a Promocode to track your ticket sales.  You will be refunded your entry fee via a cash envelope on fight night once you reach 4 Ticket Sales!  Our team will be sure to include a receipt of your promocode transactions for full transparency.

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Q- What if I sell more than 4 Tickets?

A- Grapplers selling more than 4 tickets will be credited $10 commission for each additional ticket sold.  You will be paid out via a cash envelope on fight night.  Our team will be sure to include a receipt of your promocode transactions for full transparency.

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Q- What if I want to give away my 4 Complimentary Tickets?

A- Once you are registered provide the names and emails of your guests and we will email them their Tickets directly.

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Q- Where are tickets available?

A- Get Your Tickets Here!

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Q- Where can I watch the Livestream?

A- CombatSportsReport.com