Competition rulesets
Points, submission-only, EBI overtime: the ruleset shapes the jiu-jitsu. How each major format works, with the match records to back it up.
IBJJF
The classical points ruleset used at the Worlds, Pans, and Euros: positional control scores, most submissions are legal by rank, and matches run on fixed time limits.
14,162 matches · 636 events
ADCC
The most prestigious no-gi ruleset: negative points for stalling, points only in the second half, and every submission legal.
2,704 matches · 84 events
EBI
Submission-only regulation with the famous EBI overtime: alternating rounds from the back or spider web until someone taps or escapes faster.
270 matches · 26 events
WNO
FloGrappling's superfight ruleset: submission-only regulation with judges' decisions weighing aggression and submission attempts.
287 matches · 33 events
AJP
The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro points ruleset: IBJJF-like scoring with its own penalty emphasis and event structure.
4,252 matches · 118 events
Fight to Win
Single-superfight cards, submission-only regulation, judges' decision if nobody finishes: built for entertainment.
4,438 matches · 254 events
Polaris
The UK's professional grappling ruleset: submission-only regulation with judges or draws, on mixed gi/no-gi cards.
257 matches · 24 events
Submission Only
The umbrella for pure submission-only formats (Kasai, Subversiv, Finishers, and similar): no points, finish or draw/decision.
600 matches · 50 events
