# PGF World Season 9 Qualifier - Philadelphia Phenoms - 175 pounds > Competition in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | January 17, 2026 – January 18, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** Bethlehem, PA | 12 PM Weigh-In | 1 PM Start | 175 lbs | Adult Men (16+) | $75 The road to PGF Season 9 runs through Philadelphia! The Professional Grappling Federation comes to Pennsylvania for the very first time for an official Season 9 Qualifier, hosted at 10th Planet Finishers HQ in Bethlehem by the Philadelphia Phenoms. This is your opportunity to earn a roster or alternate spot in the world’s first professional jiu-jitsu league for the 2026 Season. The winner of this qualifier receives an automatic invitation to compete in PGF Season 9, while standout performers may also receive roster or alternate invitations. The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) is a submission-only league that merges combat intensity with season-long team strategy. Team captains draft athletes in a live auction to form the rosters for our official PGF franchises such as the Philadelphia Phenoms, Alabama Twisters, and New Hope Kings. Each season ends with playoffs and PGF Season 9's total athlete compensation pool exceeds $100,000. Founded by Brandon McCaghren and supported by Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch, PGF is rapidly becoming the Major League of Jiu-Jitsu—streamed live and free on YouTube, featuring fantasy leagues and fan interaction. PGF Season 9 takes place in Las Vegas, NV, from March 4 – April 8, 2026. Competitors who make the roster must be ready to stay in Las Vegas and compete in 15 regular-season matches, with the top 8 advancing to the playoffs on April 8. Open Rank. All belts, styles, and experience levels at 175 lbs and under are welcome. We will be scouting both Season 9 roster athletes and alternates for future PGF events. 10th Planet Finishers HQ 3713 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18020 📍 [finishersmma.com](https://www.finishersmma.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 🕛 Weigh-In: 12 PM (local time) 🕐 Qualifier Start: 1 PM (local time) Same-day weigh-ins only. Weigh-ins begin one hour before event start time. We will use our scale. If you miss weight matside, you forfeit your match. All competitors earn PGF XP, contributing to their official ranking within the PGF ecosystem—the foundation for future invitations, draft eligibility, and season seeding. Spectators Coaches Passes Each gym receives free coach access based on competitor count: The Philadelphia Phenoms x Professional Grappling Federation × 10th Planet Finishers HQ Follow [@phillyphenoms](https://www.instagram.com/phillyphenoms/)and [@pgfworld](https://www.instagram.com/pgfworld) and [@10thplanetfinishers](https://www.instagram.com/10thplanetfinishers) for updates. Watch every PGF event live and free on [YouTube.com/PGFworld](https://www.youtube.com/PGFworld) [Official PGF Rule Book](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Br2DszRCgcHLGsV65f3APOT4-VS_NeAbZXBjdvzmo_M/edit?usp=sharing) **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** January 17, 2026 **End:** January 18, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Bethlehem **Location:** Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States ## Pricing **Price:** $75 ## Links - Registration: https://www.pgf.world - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/27279 ## Tags International, Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/pgf-world-season-9-qualifier-philadelphia-phenoms-175-pounds)