We've selected 10 of the top PRO Grappling superfights tournaments. Each tournament has its own unique characteristics, and choosing between them can depend on personal preferences, such as fight format, visibility, prizes, organization, hype and competition style. here we go ...
(photo: Craig Jones vs Chael Sonnen | CJI 2 - 2025 Superfight)
1. WNO - Who's Number One (USA)
The largest regular grappling card today.
Broadcast globally via FloGrappling.
Submission-only rules (focus on submissions).
Has hosted names like Gordon Ryan, Felipe Pena, Craig Jones, and Nicholas Meregali.
https://www.flograppling.com/collections/tag/whos-number-one/event
2. Polaris (UK)
One of the most traditional in Europe.
Gi and no-gi superfights, and has held team events.
Submission-only style, valuing aggression.
International broadcast, strong in the European scene.
https://www.polarisprograppling.com/
3. BJJ Stars (Brazil)
Brazil's largest superfights event.
Combines gi and no-gi matches, always with international stars.
MMA-style production (numbered card, PPV).
Quite prestigious in South America.
4. UFC Fight Pass Invitational (USA)
Superfight card broadcast on UFC Fight Pass.
Mixture of grappling and MMA athletes.
Great visibility for the MMA audience.
5. ONE Championship (Singapore)
MMA/Grappling Promotion
Superfights (ring)
Global (Based in Asia)
6. Subversiv (USA)
Different: team format, but always on pre-built cards.
Mix elite grapplers in time-on-time battles.
Broadcast internationally.
7. CJI - Craig Jones Invitation (USA)
The fighting area is an innovative space known as the "Pit," inspired by the format used by the Karate Combat league. Million-dollar prize pool. No exclusive contracts.
The model is built so that the sports stars are the main beneficiaries of the revenue.
8. Grapplefest (UK)
Strong European Superfight Event.
Hosts elite athletes, including ADCC champions.
Submission-only style.
https://www.flograppling.com/collections/tag/grapplefest/event
9. ADXC (UAE)
The fighting area is an Octagon Ring ("The Cage").
Superfights Gi and NOGi.
The production is of the highest quality, with professional transmission, spectacular lighting and an environment that mixes elite sport with entertainment.
10. KASAI Pro Grappling (USA)
Its flagship format an 8-man single-elimination tournament
The tournaments also has superfights, often featuring big names or legends of the sport, which served as the main event.
In short:
Global: WNO, UFC BJJ, ONE Championship.
South America: BJJ Stars.
North America: CJI, Subversiv, KASAI Pro Grappling
Europe: Polaris, Grapplefest.
Middle East: ADXC.
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