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.

Official Website

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