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Durham, NC | 10:00 AM Start | 145 lbs, 155 lbs, 170 lbs, 185 & 205 lbs | Adult Men (16+) | $100 The road to The PGF Season 10 Draft runs through The Carolinas! The Professional Grappling Federation comes to the Carolinas for the first time... The winner of this qualifier receives a spot in the draft for PGF Season 10, while standout performers may also receive roster or alternate invitations 1st Place - $800 2nd Place - $200 Who Can Compete? Open Rank. All belts, styles, and experience levels are welcome. Athletes who have already won a qualifier for the 2027 season are NOT eligible for this event. Minimum Age: 16 Location Triangle Jiu Jitsu - 124 Latta Rd. Durham, North Carolina 27712 🕐 Rules meeting 9:30 am (Eastern Time) 🕐 Qualifier Start: 10:00 am (Eastern Time) Weight limits 150 lbs, 160 lbs, 175 lbs, 190 lbs & 210 lbs Weigh-ins will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on 11/13 & 8:00 am - 9:00 am 11/14. We will use our scale. If you cannot make weight by 9:00 am, you forfeit your matc...

Divisions & pricing

Mens 145lb
Registration Includes Carolina Copperheads T Shirt [Requirements: Gender: male]
male

$100
Mens 155lb
Registration Includes Carolina Copperheads T Shirt [Requirements: Gender: male]
male

$100
Mens 170lb
Registration Includes Carolina Copperheads T Shirt [Requirements: Gender: male]
male

$100
Mens 185lb
Registration includes Carolina Copperheads T Shirt [Requirements: Gender: male]
male

$100
Mens 205lb
Registration includes Carolina Copperheads T Shirt [Requirements: Gender: male]
male

$100

Schedule

Durham, NC | 10:00 AM Start | 145 lbs, 155 lbs, 170 lbs, 185 & 205 lbs | Adult Men (16+) | $100

The Professional Grappling Federation comes to the Carolinas for the first time...

Triangle Jiu Jitsu - 124 Latta Rd. Durham, North Carolina 27712

🕐 Qualifier Start: 10:00 am (Eastern Time)

Adults (18+): $25
Students (6–18): $15
Kids 5 & Under: Free

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Rules

Open Rank. All belts, styles, and experience levels are welcome.

Minimum Age: 16

🕐 Rules meeting 9:30 am (Eastern Time)

Weight limits 150 lbs, 160 lbs, 175 lbs, 190 lbs & 210 lbs

Weigh-ins will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on 11/13 & 8:00 am - 9:00 am 11/14. We will use our scale. If you cannot make weight by 9:00 am, you forfeit your match.

No-Gi
Single Elimination
PGF Qualifier Ruleset: Sub-Only, 6-minute matches
Victory Conditions: Win by submission or Event Lead decision only—no points or advantages.
Decision: The winner is the competitor deemed by the Event Lead to be the most exciting, entertaining, and a better potential addition to the PGF roster.
Full Rules: Official PGF Rulebook (see below)

Official PGF Rule Book