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EBI

Eddie Bravo Invitational

No-GiTournamentLas Vegas (often UFC Apex)Multiple events per year (under UFC umbrella)

16-man single elimination tournament with revolutionary overtime rules. Created by Eddie Bravo, EBI pioneered submission-only formats and overtime escape rules now used across grappling.

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Match Format

Match Duration
10 minutes regulation (submission only)
Overtime
EBI Overtime: alternating back control/spider web attempts, fastest escape time wins

Point System

Instant win (only way to win in regulation)
Submission
Advantages: No

Submission Rules

Heel Hooks
Reaping
Legal Submissions
  • All submissions
  • Heel hooks
  • Toe holds
  • Knee reaping
  • All leg locks
  • Neck cranks
  • Slicers
Banned Submissions
  • Strikes
  • Slams

Important Notes

  • 16-man bracket, single elimination
  • EBI Overtime: start on back or in spider web (armbar position)
  • Defender escapes as fast as possible, then roles switch
  • Faster escape time wins; submission in OT = instant win

Divisions

Bantamweight135 lbs
Featherweight145 lbs
Lightweight155 lbs
Welterweight170 lbs
Middleweight185 lbs
Light Heavyweight205 lbs
AbsoluteNo limit

Notable Features

  • Pioneered EBI Overtime rules (now widely adopted)
  • 16-man bracket creates exciting tournament format
  • UFC partnership brings mainstream exposure
  • Known for producing breakout stars

Pro Tips

  • 💡Practice back escapes extensively - OT often goes there
  • 💡Spider web (armbar) defense is crucial
  • 💡Cardio matters - could have 4 matches in one night
  • 💡Study 10th Planet techniques - Eddie's system

Registration

Invitation only; qualifiers through UFC Fight Pass events

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