Grapplers Quest at UFC Fan Expo - July 6-7 - Las Vegas

Tournament

Start:

Friday, July 6, 2012, 9:00 AM

End:

Saturday, July 7, 2012, 5:00 PM

Venue:

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Address:

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South

City/State/Zip:

Las Vegas, NV 89119-3518

ATTENTION COMPETITORS:

At-The-Door registration WILL BE accepted to compete at Grapplers Quest Grappling Tournament at UFC Fan Expo, Las Vegas, July 6-7 at Mandalay Bay on Thursday, July 5th from 5:00-8:00 PM and each day starting at 7:00 AM. All Credit Cards and Cash accepted. See schedule and weigh-in times below to ensure you don't miss your division. Please arrive 2 hours before scheduled start time.

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Compete In Front of Tens of Thousands of Fans and Hundreds of Sponsors!

The Most Prestigious Grappling Tournament on the Planet Returns ...

Dates and Times:
Friday, July 6: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (All Adult No-Gi Divisions)
Saturday, July 7: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (All Youth Divisions and All Adult BJJ)

At-The Door COMPETITOR Registration Starting at just $120 includes:
- Full Access to UFC Fan Expo Both Days ($65 value)
- Free UFC Fan Expo Competitor T-Shirt ($35 value)

**$100 Value Absolutely Free for All Registered Competitors

2-Day Expo tickets are just $65 when you buy now at:
http://ufcexpo-GQ.eventbrite.com
Don't delay, prices will increase at the door

Travel Deals: Book your hotel accommodations using the official UFC Fan Expo travel desk, and receive room rates at Mandalay Bay properties starting at just $100/night. Reservations can be made now by visiting: http://www.ufcfanexpo.com/travel

SCHEDULE & DIVISION ORDER EACH DAY:

FRIDAY, JULY 6:
9:15 AM: Grapplers Quest Rules Meeting
9:45 AM: Event Announcements and Show Opening
10:30 AM: Executives No-Gi (30-39 yrs.) and Masters No-Gi (40+ yrs.),
11:00 AM: Women's No-Gi (All Skill Levels and Weight Classes)
12:00 PM: Men's Advanced No-Gi Divisions & Absolute
1:00 PM: 4-Man Superfight Tournaments Semi-Final Matches
1:30 PM: Men's Intermediate No-Gi Divisions & Absolute
2:30 PM: Men's Beginner No-Gi Divisions & Absolute
3:30 PM: Men's Novice No-Gi No-Gi Divisions & Absolute

SATURDAY, JULY 7:
9:15 AM: Grapplers Quest Rules Meeting
9:45 AM: Event Announcements and Show Opening
10:00 AM: Children’s and Teen’s Divisions No-Gi and BJJ Divisions
12:00 PM: Men's Executive (30-39 yrs.) & Masters (40+ yrs.) BJJ Belt Divisions & Absolutes
12:30 PM: Women’s BJJ Belt Divisions & Absolute
1:00 PM: Men’s Black Belt BJJ Divisions & Absolute
1:00 PM: Men’s Brown Belt BJJ Divisions & Absolute
1:30 PM: 4-Man Superfight Tournaments Finals Matches
1:45 PM: SUPERFIGHTS
2:00 PM: Men’s Purple Belt BJJ Belt Divisions & Absolute
2:30 PM: Men’s Blue Belts BJJ Belt Divisions & Absolute
3:30 PM: Men’s White Belts BJJ Belt Divisions & Absolute
4:00 PM: Judo Ippon Tournament (Adults Only)

WEIGH-IN & REGISTRATION DETAILS:

THURSDAY, JULY 5:
Registration/Weigh-ins: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (re-open Friday morning at 7:00 AM)

FRIDAY, JULY 6 (doors open at 7:00 AM):
IMPORTANT Registration/Weigh-in Cut-Off Times:
8:30 AM: Executive No-Gi (30-39 yrs.), Masters No-Gi (40+ yrs.) and Women's No-Gi
10:00 AM: All Men's No-Gi Advanced and Men's No-Gi Intermediate
11:00 AM: All Men's No-Gi Beginner and Men's No-Gi Novice
4:00 PM: Weigh-ins close for Day 2's Youth, Teens and Adult BJJ Divisions (re-open Saturday at 7:00 AM)
You MUST be registered or weighed in by the time above (NO EXCEPTIONS)

SATURDAY, JULY 7 (doors open at 7:00 AM):
IMPORTANT Registration/Weigh-in Cut-Off Times:
8:30 AM: ALL Children and Teen's Divisions
11:00 AM: All Men's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Black, Brown and Purple Belts
12:00 PM: All Men's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Blue and White Belts
You MUST be registered or weighed in by the time above (NO EXCEPTIONS)

The times above help ensure timely and accurate bracketing and the best event experience possible.
Athletes MUST check-in and be weighed in on or before the times above.

UFC Fan Expo 4-Man Tournament #1 features:

Marcelo "Lapela" Mafra (Cobra Kai/CheckMat)
vs.
Kyle Watson, a UFC Veteran & TUF Finalist.

Enrico Cocco (2-Time UFC Fan Expo Advanced Champion), vs.
Jerry Shapiro (Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu under Sim Go)

UFC Fan Expo 4-Man Tournament #2 features:

Bill Cooper (Strikeforce & 2-Time UFC Fan Expo Superfight Champion)
vs.
Andre Vaughan (Mica - Gracie Humaita)

Fredson Paxiao (4-Time World Jiu Jitsu Champion, UFC and WEC Veteran)
vs.
Justin Milos (10th Planet, Eddie Bravo, Undefeated in MMA)

Main Event Superfight #1:
Dean Lister (Reigning ADCC World Absolute Champion, #1 in World)
vs.
Riccardo "Demente" Abreu (World Abu Dhabi Pro Champion)

BONUS $1,000 Superfight:
Winner of 4-Man #1
vs.
Winner of 4-Man #2

All matches are 10 minute submission-only round, followed by 5 minute overtime with Grapplers Quest rules, if necessary.

$17,300 in Cash and Prize Packages for UFC Fan Expo Las Vegas:
$1,500 Men’s No-Gi Submission Grappling Advanced Absolute ($500 cash plus 2012 sponsorship)
$1,500 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Absolute ($500 cash plus 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Men’s No-Gi Beginner Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Men’s No-Gi Novice Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Men’s Brown Belt Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Men’s Purple Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Men's Blue Belt Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Men's White Belt Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Women’s Purple/Brown/Black Absolute ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Women’s Blue Belt Absolute ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Women’s BJJ White Belt Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Women’s No-Gi Advanced Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Women's No-Gi Intermediate ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)
$1,100 Women’s No-Gi Beginner Absolute Package ($100 cash + 2012 sponsorship)

Rules and Regulations, go to: http://www.grapplersquest.com/event-rules

List of Available Divisions at UFC Fan Expo, go to:
http://www.grapplersquest.com/blogs/briancimins/available-divisions-grap...

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS?

Email Customer Service at:
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Zebra Mats is the Official Competition Surface and Mat Sponsor for Grapplers Quest. More than 300 mats are freshly delivered for each event, used once at the tournament, cleaned and available for sale and pick-up immediately following the event at SUPER DISCOUNTED prices!