Portland, Oregon — Submission Underground (SUG) World Tour is bringing its grappling tournament series to Portland on Saturday, November 21, 2026, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes across the Pacific Northwest an opportunity to compete on the SUG stage.
The event will feature Gi and No-Gi competition, welcoming participants from youth divisions through experienced adult and master competitors.
With registration now open, athletes and academies throughout Oregon, Washington, and surrounding areas can prepare for a day of competitive grappling.
Bringing the SUG Experience to Portland
Submission Underground has built its identity around competitive submission grappling. Through the SUG World Tour, that experience is expanding into organized tournaments designed to give athletes across different ages and experience levels a place to compete.
Following the series' Brazilian debut in Florianópolis earlier this year, the November Portland tournament represents another step in connecting grappling communities across the United States and Brazil.
Portland and the Pacific Northwest have active Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling communities, making the region a natural setting for the event.
For local academies, the tournament offers an opportunity to bring teams together, evaluate progress, and give students competitive experience outside their regular training environment.
Divisions for Different Ages and Skill Levels
The November 21 competition will offer Gi and No-Gi divisions for multiple age groups and experience levels.
Younger competitors can participate in Kids and Juvenile divisions, while adults can enter categories appropriate to their rank and experience. Master and Executive divisions provide additional opportunities for older competitors.
Eligible athletes can also explore absolute divisions, allowing them to test their skills beyond traditional weight categories.
Unlike an invitation-only superfight card, this event uses organized tournament divisions. Competitors are placed into categories according to the published age, weight, and experience requirements.
This structure gives athletes at different stages of their development an opportunity to participate in an established grappling competition.
Understanding the Rules
SUG World Tour has published competition rules and division guides covering scoring, permitted techniques, weight classes, and penalties.
The tournament includes positional scoring for actions such as takedowns, sweeps, guard passes, and dominant positions. Technique restrictions vary by age and skill division, making it important for competitors and coaches to review the official rulebook ahead of the event.
Competitors should also verify weigh-in instructions, bracket schedules, and any division-specific requirements through the official event information.
Registration Is Now Open
Athletes planning to compete in Portland can register through Smoothcomp using the official SUG World Tour event page.
Coaches and academy owners are encouraged to share the event with their students and help competitors select the appropriate divisions before registration closes.
Whether you are preparing for your first tournament or looking for another opportunity to challenge yourself against competitors from different academies, SUG World Tour Portland offers a new competition date to add to your calendar.
Event: SUG Submission Underground 2026 — Portland
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Competition: Gi and No-Gi
Divisions: Kids, Juvenile, Adult, Master, and eligible Absolute categories
Registration: Open via Smoothcomp
Register and review the official event rules:
https://www.sugworldtour.com/en/events/portland-2026
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