Overview
GrappleFest is a professional submission grappling promotion founded in 2017 and based in the United Kingdom. Known for its gritty, action-focused matchups and a ruleset that strongly encourages submissions, GrappleFest quickly became one of Europe’s premier no-gi events. The promotion gained a reputation for showcasing elite international athletes while simultaneously elevating top rising talent from the UK and Europe.
With regular events, GrappleFest features title bouts across multiple weight divisions as well as superfights between some of the world’s top competitors. Over the years, it has become an important proving ground for athletes on their way to major global stages such as WNO, Polaris, and ADCC. Its combination of high-level production, exciting matchmaking, and a strong local grappling culture has cemented GrappleFest as one of the most influential promotions in modern no-gi competition.