The Alpha Best-of-Three Rule Set
Alpha Grappling Championships operates under a unique Best of Three rounds format designed to reward consistency, strategy, and true dominance.
To win the match, a competitor must win two out of three rounds.
Each round is contested independently — creating three high-intensity battles within one match.
Three Rounds. One Winner.
- Each Alpha Grappling match consists of:
- • Best-of-Three Rounds
• 7 Minutes per round
• 1 Minute break between rounds - Rounds are scored independently.
The athlete who wins two rounds wins the match. - If a competitor secures two consecutive round victories, the match concludes early.
- This format ensures:
- • Tactical adjustments between rounds
• Clear scoring outcomes
• Reduced controversial decisions
• Maximum competitive intensity
Alpha 1-Point Scoring System
Alpha Grappling uses a simplified 1-point scoring system based on traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scoring positions.
Each successful technique scores 1 point:
• Takedown
• Sweep
• Guard Pass
• Knee on Belly
• Mount
• Back Control
Advantages are not used.
This system rewards activity, control, and clean execution — while keeping scoring transparent for athletes and fans.
Winning a Round
A round can be won by:
• Submission
• Points (after 7 minutes)
• Opponent disqualification
If a submission occurs, that competitor wins the round immediately.
If no submission occurs, the athlete with the highest points wins the round.
If points are tied, referees will determine the round winner based on:
• Aggression
• Submission attempts
• Positional dominance
Why Best of Three Changes Everything
Traditional single-round formats can be decided by one mistake.
Alpha’s Best of Three system:
• Encourages strategic evolution
• Reduces fluke victories
• Rewards consistency
• Increases entertainment value
• Creates championship-level pacing
Athletes must prove superiority multiple times — not just once.
This format builds true champions.
DISQUALIFICATION & ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES
Alpha Grappling Championships enforces strict standards of athlete safety and professional conduct. The following actions may result in warnings or immediate disqualification.
ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES
The following are prohibited:
Direct slamming where the primary intent is impact rather than technical execution.
Minor joint locks (fingers and toes).
Hair pulling.
Fish hooking.
Intentional eye gouging or facial manipulation.
Biting or spitting.
Striking of any kind (unless otherwise specified for special rule formats).
SLAMMING CLARIFICATION
Permitted:
Slams that occur naturally during legitimate takedown attempts.
Slamming as a legitimate escape while defending a submission (for example, lifting to escape a triangle or armbar).
Not Permitted:
Direct, intentional slams where the sole objective is impact without technical progression.
The referee maintains full discretion in determining intent and ensuring athlete safety.
THREE-TIER WARNING SYSTEM
Alpha Grappling operates a structured three-tier warning system for rule violations.
First offence:
A verbal warning will be issued by the referee.
Second offence:
A final warning will be issued.
Third offence:
Immediate disqualification.If a violation is deemed intentional, dangerous, or malicious, the referee may issue immediate disqualification without prior warnings.
IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATIONThe referee may bypass the warning system in cases of:Deliberate illegal slams.Intentional joint manipulation outside permitted techniques.Repeated unsportsmanlike conduct.Physical or verbal abuse toward officials.Any action deemed dangerous to athlete safety.All referee decisions are final.
