The Official Tournament Rules

This point system has been objectively simplified to only reward the competitor when he is able to obtain a clearly dominant position. Everything will be done to prevent stalling. Competitors are expected to bring out their best and chase victory through the unmistakable means of submission.

TIME LIMIT: There are no time limits or advantage points.

CROSS MOUNT............................................3 Points
Must have control of opponent for 3 seconds

MOUNT FROM THE FRONT.....................4 Points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds

MOUNT FROM THE BACK........................4 Points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds, or Both feet must be hooked inside of legs for 3 seconds

SWEEP FROM THE GUARD.......................1 Point
Must have control of top position for 3 seconds

STALLING:
A competitor may not hold both sleeves at any time with the intent of stalling. The referee reserves the right to give TWO warnings for stalling, which will count as 2 faults. The competitor then has 5 seconds to release the sleeve after each warning. The third occurrence will lead to immediate disqualification.

REVERSAL:
A competitor, when inside the opponent's guard, must be trying to pass the guard and the competitor on the bottom must be attacking. After 3 minutes, if the competitor on top cannot pass the guard, the competitor on the bottom will earn ONE POINT and the referee will reverse the position.

POSITION CHANGE:
If a competitor is on the cross mount position and stops attacking or holds still for more than 30 seconds, the referee reserves the right to give TWO warnings for stalling. On the third warning, the match will be interrupted and the competitor on top will have to choose one of the two options: to pass or defend the guard.
If a competitor is on the top mount position and stops attacking or holds still for more than 30 seconds, the referee reserves the right to give TWO warnings for stalling. On the third warning, the match will be interrupted and the competitor on top will have to choose one of the two options: to pass or defend the guard.

FOOT LOCKS:
Foot locks are permitted. Knee locks are permitted for brown belts and up only. Heel hooks are not allowed at any level.

IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION:
Will result from any of the following:
Deliberate bending of the fingers or toes, hair pulling, striking, biting, pressure points, eye gouging, or groin shots. Avoiding combat by going out of the mat. Disrespect through gestures or verbal abuse toward a referee, a competitor or a spectator will also result in disqualification.

MATCHES WILL END:
With a tap out; when 12 points are accumulated or by referee intervention (disqualification).  

Final Results are as follows:

UNDER 80kg DIVISION
1st - Dave Verster
2nd - Ross Horhoff
3rd - Seth Keppler

OVER 80kg DIVISION
1st - Calvin Robinson
2nd - Rob Arnot
3rd - Lenin Rajgopaul  

The afternoon consisted of the well supported tournament followed with a braai that Bluff Meat Supply had organised and sponsored. If was a great afternoon enjoyed by the competitor, their friends and families and it gave the guys a taste of what compition was. (And of corse gave a certain Silver Back the chance to prance around in his medal for the entire afternoon - and we were told the entire weekend!!)  

Tapes of all the fights are available at R40 each.
Contact: Penny - 0722026518.  

Pictures of the Tournament:

1.) Santan vs. Nathi 1
2.) Santan vs. Nathi 2

3.) Dave vs. Neelesh 1
4.) Dave vs. Neelesh 2

5.) Marlan vs. Ross

6.) Seth vs. Dinesh 1
7.) Seth vs. Dinesh 2

8.) Seth vs. Dave 1
9.) Seth vs. Dave 2

10.) Cas vs. Ross 1
11.) Cas vs. Ross 2
12.) Cas vs. Ross 3
13.) Cas vs. Ross 4
14.) Cas vs. Ross 5
15.) Cas vs. Ross 6

16.) Seth vs. Cas 1
17.) Seth vs. Cas 2
18.) Seth vs. Cas 3
19.) Seth vs. Cas 4
20.) Seth vs. Cas 5

21.) Cas

22.) Bliase vs. Johan 1
23.) Bliase vs. Johan 2
24.) Bliase vs. Johan 3
25.) Bliase vs. Johan 4

26.) Rob vs. Jason 1
27.) Rob vs. Jason 2
28.) Rob vs. Jason 3
29.) Rob vs. Jason 4

30.) Lenin vs. Eric 1
31.) Lenin vs. Eric 2
32.) Lenin vs. Eric 3
33.) Lenin vs. Eric 4

34.) Rob vs. Johan 1
35.) Rob vs. Johan 2

36.) Lenin vs. Johan 1
37.) Lenin vs. Johan 2
38.) Lenin vs. Johan 3
39.) Lenin vs. Johan 4
40.) Lenin vs. Johan 5
41.) Lenin vs. Johan 6
42.) Lenin vs. Johan 7

43.) Calvin vs. Rob