# The Forum 3: White Belt Showdown

> Competition in Cheney, Washington, United States | September 21, 2024 – September 22, 2024

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** An 8-man, white belt bracket with a cash prizes. Weight class will be 185lb. After the white belt bracket has concluded, there will be a number of super fights.

All matches will be 6 minutes with 3 mins overtime if it's a draw. (Max. 1 overtime)

- First 6 mins no points

- Overtime 3 mins positive points only (No negative points)

Regulation time will be submission only (No points)

In the event of a draw at the end of regulation time, there will be a 3 minute overtime round which will start IMMEDIATELY after regulation (no rest period).

The overtime round will include points. Only 1 point will be awarded per position or transition. 

Points awarded for:

- Takedown                           -1 point

- Side Control                        -1 point

- Mount                                  -1 point

- Knee on Belly                      -1 point

- Sweep                                 -1 point

- Back Control w/ 2 Hooks   -1 point

In order to score multiple points, you have to move through multiple transitions and positions. (Example: Passing the guard into side control, then moving to knee on belly, then to mount is worth 3 points. 1 for side control, 1 for knee on belly, 1 for mount.)

2 warnings for minor fouls, then disqualification.

Any illegal technique or major foul will result in immediate disqualification

Major Fouls:

- Intentional Groin Shot

- Biting

- Intentional Eye Gouging

- Intentional Striking

- Intentional Fish Hooking

- Slamming

- Verbal Abuse Toward Officials 

Minor Fouls:

- Unintentional Groin Shot

- Unintentional Striking

- Unintentional Eye Gouging

- Unintentional Fish Hooking

- Hard/Clubbing Collar Ties

- Verbal Abuse Toward Opponent

- Arguing with Referee (Extends to the athletes coaches and teammates)

The first place winner will receive all of the entry fee money as a cash prize

There are no prizes for 2nd place or below.

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** September 21, 2024
**End:** September 22, 2024
## Location

**Venue:** North 10th Street

**Location:** Cheney, Washington, United States


## Pricing

**Price:** $100
## Links

- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/18531

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/the-forum-3-white-belt-showdown)