# Major League Grappling 3 > Competition in Esparto, California, United States | March 15, 2026 – March 16, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** πŸ“… March 15, 2026 πŸ“ Hosted at Quail Point Hunting Club Major League Grappling returns for its third event, continuing to redefine what a grappling tournament can be. Built by athletes, for athletes, MLG exists to reward performance, create real opportunity, and deliver a competition experience that truly values the people stepping on the mat. For Major League Grappling 3, we’re expanding the vision once again  introducing brand-new divisions, refining the format, and launching a new entry price structure designed to give more athletes a fair shot while keeping payouts meaningful and real. For the first time in Major League Grappling history, kids and teens divisions will take center stage. This event is about opportunity, confidence, and recognizing young competitors who are already putting in the work  inside a professional, respectful competition environment. βœ”οΈ Real competition βœ”οΈ Professional stage βœ”οΈ A historic moment for youth grappling This may be the only tournament where kids earn money for winning  a record-book moment that sets a new standard for youth competition. Kids / Beginner (White Belt) Boys & Girls β€’ Ages 6–7 β€’ –55 lbs Kids / Beginner (White Belt) Boys & Girls β€’ Ages 8–9 β€’ –55 lbs Kids / Beginner (White Belt) Boys & Girls β€’ Ages 8–9 β€’ –75 lbs Kids / Intermediate (Grey Belt) – Male β€’ Ages 10–11 β€’ –95 lbs Kids / Intermediate (Grey Belt) – Female β€’ Ages 10–11 β€’ –75 lbs Kids / Advanced (Yellow / Orange Belt) – Male β€’ Ages 12–13 β€’ –105 lbs Teens / Beginner (White Belt) – Male β€’ Ages 15–17 β€’ –155 lbs MLG continues its mission of paying women to compete. β€’ Cash for every win β€’ Every match matters No filler brackets. No afterthoughts. This is real competition with real rewards. Women / Beginner (White Belt)  –135 lbs. Women / Intermediate (Blue / Purple Belt)  –145 lbs. For Major League Grappling 3, we are introducing a new price structure as part of our commitment to fairness, accessibility, and long-term sustainability. Entry Fee: $140 Payout: $100 per match won You win matches  you get paid. Simple. Transparent. Athlete-first. This adjustment allows more competitors to enter, more brackets to fill, and more athletes to realistically earn money  not just the finalist. You don’t need a perfect day for it to be worth it. Entry Fee: $110 Payout: $50 per victory This pricing gives young competitors a real opportunity to compete in a professional environment while being rewarded for effort and performance. Every win matters. Every victory is recognized. Submission Only No points. No advantages. Finish the match  or make it undeniable. Judges’ Decision If no submission occurs, the judges and referee determine the winner based on: β€’ Aggression β€’ Control β€’ Submission attempts β€’ Overall dominance Final Match Overtime Final matches may include overtime to ensure a clear, decisive champion. β€’ Competition inside "The Pozo"  Major League Grappling’s signature pit β€’ A full-day event with organized match flow and professional presentation β€’ Food, music, and nonstop energy throughout the day β€’ Clay shooting, special surprises, and unique activities for families β€’ Designed to be a fantastic family day for athletes, parents, and supporters β€’ A true community gathering centered around competitive grappling This event is built to be exciting, memorable, and unlike a normal tournament. Because showing up matters. Because winning should mean something. Because athletes deserve to be rewarded. Major League Grappling is building an ecosystem where competitors are valued, performances are recognized, and the future of grappling is actively shaped β€” not just talked about. Welcome to the Future of Competition. This is Major League Grappling. β€’ Athletes may be moved up in age or weight if needed to fill brackets β€’ No athlete will ever be moved up in skill level β€’ Coaches are responsible for placing their athletes in the appropriate division β€’ Major League Grappling reserves the right to adjust placements for safety and competitive balance β€’ No refunds under any circumstances β€” competitors may receive credit for future events, but no cash refunds will be issued **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** March 15, 2026 **End:** March 16, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Esparto **Location:** Esparto, California, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $100 – $130 ## Links - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/29706 ## Tags Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/major-league-grappling-3)