Try the complete crew line-ups and format for the Battle of the Promotions Quintet event, set for Saturday, January 27.
4 skilled grappling promotions are set to come back collectively this weekend for a novel, cross-promotional occasion that includes quite a lot of the game’s elite rivals.
This Saturday, January 27, in St. Petersburg, Florida, the promotions Sapateiro, Finishers Sub-Solely, Midwest Finishers, and Enigma will every put forth a five-man crew of grapplers to compete in a Quintet-style competitors.
Try the crew line-ups under.
Staff Sapateiro:
- Max Hanson
- John Combs
- Adrian Nez
- Ryan Aitken
- Andre Porfirio
Staff Finishers Sub-Solely:
- Ethan Crelinsten
- Sean Yadimarco
- Rene Sousa
- Kieran Kichuk
- Sergio Vilas
Staff Midwest Finishers:
- David Stoilescu
- Chris Wojcik
- Sergio Ardila
- Paul Ardila
- Ernesto Rivera
Staff Enigma:
- Deandre Corbe
- Hunter Colvin
- Reese Lafever
- Kaya Rudolph
- Abraham La Montagne
Every crew is populated with elite expertise, however some names stand out among the many relaxation.
Staff Sapateiro boasts ADCC veteran John Combs, in addition to Fight Jiu-Jitsu champion Ryan Aitken – whose experience in EBI time beyond regulation ought to serve him properly within the occasion a crew draw occurs.
Staff Finishers Sub-Solely sports activities maybe probably the most recognizable names, with ADCC veteran Ethan Crelinsten main the cost alongside his B-Staff teammate Kieran Kichuk, along with proficient submission hunter Rene Sousa.
Staff Midwest Finishers may be gentle on massive names however does possess maybe probably the most harmful competitor on any crew – multiple-time ADCC Trials champion Paul Ardila. A well-rounded grappler with a knack for locating the leg lock end, Ardila usually competes at 99kg, so he’s more likely to maintain a dimension benefit over many different rivals.
In the meantime, Staff Enigma will put ahead a crew led by proficient no-gi specialist Deandre Corbe and veteran black belt Hunter Colvin, and supported by New Wave standouts Reese Lafever and Abraham La Montagne.
Quintet format and rule set
The crew matchups will observe the everyday Quintet format, with grapplers dealing with off in one-on-one, submission-only matches. If a submission happens, the winner stays on the mat to face the opposing crew’s subsequent grappler. Within the occasion no submission happens, each grapplers depart the mat.
Matches are scheduled for eight minutes lengthy and heel hooks can be permitted. If there’s a massive dimension distinction between rivals, the smaller competitor can go for a four-minute match.
If a crew matchup ends in a draw, every squad can select one competitor to place forth in a head-to-head EBI time beyond regulation to find out the winner.
How you can watch: The Battle of the Promotions Quintet takes place on Saturday, January 27, and can air solely on Enigma TV (pay-per-view or subscription required) starting at 7 PM ET.