The Valhalla Gala, submission grand prix

The Valhalla Gala is a submission wrestling tournament with an edgy, funky, twist. It is a submission wrestling tournament wrapped up inside a party. A professional announcer will introduce the fighters, who will meet on a mat in the center of the room. With the house lights dimmed down and the crowd surrounding the mat cheering on the action, it’s sure to be like a scene from a movie. Fighters will have incentives to push the action, with prizes for fastest submission and flying submissions. 100% of the profit is being donated to the JUDO JON FUND -a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting MMA coaches and athletes during a serious illness.






The Valhalla Gala is a grand prix format. Eight teams will compete at off site locations for the two top spots. These two teams meet at the main event called the “Valhalla Gala”. The house lights will be dimmed with spot lights on the mat. The ring announcer will begin by introducing the weight class and the fighters. Matches will be 5 minutes, with penalties for stalling or fleeing the mat to avoid a takedown or submission. A competitor can win his match via submission or points. Points are based on the official IBJJF rules and are given for takedowns, sweep/reversals, mount, passing guard, and back mount with hooks. The winners hand will be raised at the end of each fight. Music will resume between each match until the next competitors are ready to be announced.

Once all the weight classes have competed, the two teams will be brought out to the mat. The awards will be announced for fastest submission, flying submissions, and the winning team. The Winning team will receive the Viking Battle Ax and any sponsor prizes.

At the conclusion of the submission event, the after party begins. The mat gets rolled up to clear the floor. Music resumes with UFC fighters and celebrities meeting the guests. Sponsor tables will be selling merchandise and donated prizes will be raffled off.