Polaris Pro Grappling
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Grappling promotion Tournament Competition |
Founded | 2015 |
Founders | Matthew Benyon, Ben Tong, Gareth Dummer, Lee Jones |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Matthew Benyon, Ben Tong, Gareth Dummer, Lee Jones, Sophie Hudson, Michael Steven |
Website | polarisprograppling.com |
Polaris Pro Grappling is Europe's longest running large-scale professional grappling event.[1] They have organized dozens of events, primarily in the UK but also elsewhere in Europe. The promotion has produced events with a variety of different formats like regular fight-nights, grand prix tournaments, and team grappling matches.
Polaris has attracted some of the biggest names from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts including Keenan Cornelius, Michelle Nicolini, Brad Pickett, Rousimar Palhares, Dean Lister, Masakazu Imanari, Ikuhisa Minowa, Vítor Ribeiro, Fernando Terere, Caol Uno, and Craig Jones.
They have also featured several former MMA world champions, like Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields, Bellator MMA welterweight world champion Rafael Lovato Jr., and UFC Lightweight Champion and WEC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson. Former UFC Welterweight competitor Dan Hardy and UFC referee Marc Goddard have served as event judges, while Hardy and regular Polaris competitor Dan Strauss have often served as commentators. The promotion streams all of their events live on UFC Fight Pass, other than smaller 'Contenders' tournaments where athletes compete for a place on their numbered events.[1]
Current Polaris Title Holders
[edit]Division | Champion |
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Women Under 55 KG (121) | ![]() |
Women Under 60 KG (132) | ![]() |
Women Under 66KG (145) | ![]() |
Women Openweight | ![]() |
Bantamweight (135) | ![]() |
Featherweight (145) | ![]() |
Lightweight (155) | ![]() |
Welterweight (170) | ![]() |
Middleweight (185) | ![]() |
Light Heavyweight (205) | ![]() |
Heavyweight (265) | Vacant |
Events
[edit]2015 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 1
[edit]Polaris 1 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | January 10, 2015 |
Venue | Ice Arena Wales |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 1 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on January 10, 2015, at St David's Hall in Cardiff, Wales.
Results
[edit]Main Card | |||||||
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Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Absolute | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (reverse triangle) | |||
77kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (heel hook) | |||
90kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
82kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
79kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (triangle choke) | |||
68kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (toe hold) | |||
90kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
90kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() |
Polaris 2
[edit]Polaris 2 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | September 12, 2015 |
Venue | Ice Arena Wales |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 2 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on September 12, 2015, at St David's Hall in Cardiff, Wales.
Background
[edit]Results
[edit]Main Card | |||||||
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Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
68kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (heel hook) | |||
55kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||
90kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
70kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Inside Heelhook | |||
68kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (heel hook) | |||
75kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||
70kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
82kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (triangle choke) |
2016 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 3
[edit]Polaris 3 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | April 2, 2016 |
Venue | Lighthouse |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 3 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on April 2, 2016, at the Lighthouse in Poole, England.
Background
[edit]Results
[edit]Main Card | |||||||
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Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
83kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
80.5kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
70kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
68kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
53.5kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
81kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
68kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() | ||||
64kg | ![]() | draw. | ![]() |
Polaris 4
[edit]Polaris 4 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | October 29, 2016 |
Venue | Lighthouse |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 4 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on October 29, 2016, at the Lighthouse in Poole, England.
Background
[edit]Results
[edit]Polaris 4 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Catchweight 82 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | GI |
Catchweight 77 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Heel Hook) | 1 | 9:26 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 80 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Triangle Choke) | 1 | 5:11 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 90 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Heel Hook) | 1 | 8:32 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 68 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 5:51 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | NO-GI |
Women Absolute | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | GI |
Absolute | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | NO-GI |
2017 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 5
[edit]Polaris 5 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | August 19, 2017 |
Venue | Indigo at The O2 |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 5 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on August 19, 2017, at the Indigo at The O2 in London, England.
Background
[edit]Results
[edit]Polaris 5 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Catchweight 78 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 90 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Majority) | 1 | 15:00 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 72.7 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 7:26 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 78 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Bow & Arrow Choke) | 1 | 6:00 | GI |
Catchweight 76 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | NO-GI |
Catchweight 64 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | GI |
Catchweight 83 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 | NO-GI |
2018 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 6
[edit]Polaris 6 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | February 17, 2018 |
Venue | Indigo at The O2 |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 6 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on February 17, 2018, at the Indigo at The O2 in London, England.
Background
[edit]Results
[edit]Polaris 6 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Middleweight 83.9 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Heel Hook) | 1 | 1:04 | For inaugural the Polaris Middleweight Championship |
Catchweight 80 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Women Under 55 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Ankle Lock) | 1 | 2:43 | |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 1:38 | |
Catchweight 72 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Women Under 55 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 5:45 |
Polaris 7
[edit]Polaris 7 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | July 14, 2018 |
Venue | Indigo at The O2 |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 7 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on July 14, 2018, at the Indigo at The O2 in London, England.
Background
[edit]Results
[edit]Polaris 7 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Catchweight 85 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Injury (Shoulder) | 1 | 13:12 | |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Featherweight 65.8 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 6:48 | |
Featherweight 65.8 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Women Over 55 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 |
Polaris 8
[edit]Polaris 8 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | December 9, 2018 |
Venue | Ice Arena Wales |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 8 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on December 9, 2018, at the Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff, Wales.
Background
[edit]The event was the third the Polaris has hosted at the Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff, Wales and the first since Polaris 2.
This event featured three world title fights. The card was headlined by the current Polaris middleweight Champion Craig Jones and the former IBJJF champion Keenan Cornelius in a match to crown the inaugural Polaris Light Heavyweight Champion. It was a rematch from their fight at ADCC 2017, which Cornelius had won.
Results
[edit]Polaris 8 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Light Heavyweight 93 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 | For the inaugural Polaris Light Heavyweight Championship |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 14:30 | |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | For the inaugural Polaris Welterweight Championship |
Absolute | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Featherweight 65.8 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 13:11 | For the inaugural Polaris Featherweight Championship |
Catchweight 80 kg | GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 |
2019 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 9
[edit]Polaris 9 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | March 15, 2019 |
Venue | Indigo at The O2 |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 9 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on March 15, 2019, at the Indigo at The O2 in London, England.
Background
[edit]The event was the fourth the Polaris has hosted at the Indigo at The O2 in London, England. The card was headlined by a catchweight superfight between the multiple-time MMA champion Jake Shields and future Bellator MMA Middleweight Champion and grappling champion Rafael Lovato Jr.[10][11]
In the co-featured slot, for inaugural the Polaris Women Under 55KG Championship a bout between IBJJF(2018) champion Ffion Davies and IBJJF(2013/2014/2016) champion Gezary Matuda took place.[12]
Bonus awards
[edit]The following fighters were awarded bonuses:
- Performance of the Night: Ffion Davies
- Submission of the Night: Ethan Crelinsten
Results
[edit]Polaris 9 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Catchweight 90.7 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Women Under 55 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | 1 | 2:26 | For the inaugural Polaris Women Under 55 KG Championship |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Lightweight 70.3 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 8:48 | |
Middleweight 83.9 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Middleweight 83.9 kg | GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 |
Polaris 10
[edit]Polaris 10 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | May 25, 2019 |
Venue | Lighthouse |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 10 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on May 25, 2019, at the Lighthouse in Poole, England.
Background
[edit]Brad Pickett was scheduled to face Caol Uno at Polaris 10, but Pickett was forced off the card on March 12 with an injury. Leigh Remedios has stepped in on short notice to face Uno.
Results
[edit]Polaris 10 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Featherweight 65.8 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | For the Polaris Featherweight Championship |
Middleweight 83.9 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | For the Polaris Middleweight Championship |
Lightweight 70.3 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | For the inaugural Polaris Lightweight Championship |
Lightweight 70.3 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Keylock) | 1 | 5:10 | |
Middleweight 83.9 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 0:53 | |
Catchweight 105 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 7:30 |
Polaris 11
[edit]Polaris 11 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | August 31, 2019 |
Venue | Bridgewater Hall |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 11 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on August 31, 2019, at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, England.
Background
[edit]Vagner Rocha has had to pull out of his title fight against Mansher Khera. However, Edwin Najmi stepping up on short notice to face Khera.
Marc Diakiese has had to pull out of his match with Chris Fishgold, however, Diakiese's training partner and grappling instructor, Liam Cann, will be stepping in on short notice to test himself against the powerful UFC grappler.
Unfortunately due to a last minute training injury, Satoshi Ishii is unable to compete and so the match with Arya Esfandmaz will have to be postponed.
Results
[edit]Polaris 11 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Women Under 55 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | For the Polaris Women Under 55 KG Championship |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | For the Polaris Welterweight Championship |
Welterweight 77.1 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Heelhook) | 1 | 7:42 | |
Middleweight 83.9 kg | GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Split) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Catchweight 103 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Catchweight 74 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 |
Polaris 12
[edit]Polaris 12 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | November 30, 2019 |
Venue | International Convention Centre Wales |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 12 was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on November 30, 2019, at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport, Wales.
Background
[edit]João Miyao has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled Polaris Bantamweight Championship bout against Ashley Williams due to an injury, Azize Hlali has stepped in as a replacement. Unfortunately, Hlali has been unable to compete. Williams instead faced Richard Alarcon, who stepped in on a weeks notice for this encounter.[14]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 12 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Catchweight 104.3 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 1:39 | For the inaugural Polaris Bantamweight Championship |
Catchweight 80 kg | GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
W.Catchweight 57 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Toe Hold) | 1 | ||
Catchweight 104 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 | |
Welterweight 77 kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 15:00 |
2020 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 13: UK Grand Prix
[edit]Polaris 13: UK Grand Prix | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | April 4, 2020 |
Venue | International Convention Centre Wales |
City | ![]() |
Polaris 13: UK Grand Prix was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on July 11, 2020, at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport, Wales.
Background
[edit]Differing from the previous Polaris events, the event was a one-night tournament with all eight competitors weighing in at under 90 kg.[15]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 14: Squads
[edit]Background
[edit]Polaris 14: Squads was the first event of the promotion's new format that featured two teams of eight grapplers, four under 75 kg and four under 95 kg on each team. They competed across an eighty-minute time period, split into two halves.[16] The first event of its kind to use this unique ruleset, it saw UFC veterans and elite BJJ black belts representing Team UK and Ireland,[17] and Team Europe.[18] The event also featured a non-title superfight between Ffion Davies and Magdalena Loska.[19]
Team UK and Ireland
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Ashley Williams
Dominic Dillon
Jed Hue
-95kg
[edit]Darragh O'Connail
Bradley Hill
Kieran Davern
Taylor Pearman
Team Europe
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Mateusz Szczeciński
Tommi Pulkkanen
Kamil Wilk
Dinu Bucalet
-95kg
[edit]Eduardo 'Teta' Rios
Tarik Hopstock
Santeri Lilius
Results
[edit]After a total of seventeen matches, Team UK & Ireland won the event 1–0. Fifteen of the matches ended in a draw and double-elimination, with the only submission coming from Tom Halpin. He submitted Dinu Bucalet via Triangle Choke late in the first half. The main event superfight saw Ffion Davies defeat Magdalena Loska via Rear-Naked Choke.[20]
Polaris 15: Squads 2
[edit]Background
[edit]Polaris 15: Squads 2 changed the format slightly from their first Squads event, with this edition being contested in the gi instead[21] and the presence of Team UK instead of the addition of Ireland.[22] Team Europe remained unchanged, although the lineup for both teams was drastically different from the first event, owing to the switch from no gi to gi.[23] The superfight for this event featured a contest for the promotion's vacant Featherweight Championship between former Squads teammates, Ashley Williams and Tom Halpin.[24]
Team UK
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Bryn Jenkins
Adam Adshead
Tyrone Elliott
Sam Gibson
-95kg
[edit]Arya Esfandmaz
Bradley Hill
Jamie Paxman
Marcos Nardini
Team Europe
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Espen Mathiesen
Tommi Pulkkanen
Leon Larman
Dinu Bucalet
-95kg
[edit]Adam Wardzinski
Tommy Langaker
Luca Anacoreta
Max Lindblad
Results
[edit]After a total of twenty-two matches, Team Europe won the event 9–0. Eight of the matches ended in a finish, with the remaining fourteen being declared a draw and Team Europe being awarded a bonus point as Bryn Jenkins was forced to withdraw after half-time due to an injury. Tommy Langaker submitted Bryn Jenkins via Armbar, Marcos Nardini via Triangle Choke, and Sam Gibson via Cross-Collar Choke. Leon Larman submitted Tyrone Elliott via Bow and Arrow Choke, and both Adam Adshead and Sam Gibson via Collar Choke. Dinu Bucalet submitted Tyrone Elliott via Ezekiel Choke and Luca Anacoreta submitted Jamie Paxman via Reverse Triangle Choke.[25] The superfight between Ashley Williams and Tom Halpin went the full fifteen minutes before Williams was declared the victor by decision, making him the first three-weight champion in Polaris history.[26]
2021 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 16: Squads 3
[edit]Background
[edit]Polaris 16: Squads 3 was an event that took place on August 7, 2021. This event saw a return to the competition being contested without the use of a gi, and will also be the first time that Team USA will appear, competing against Team UK & Ireland.[27] Darragh O'Connail returned to serve as captain for Team UK & Ireland, while Geo and Richie Martinez took up positions as Co-Captains for Team USA.[28] This event was also the first of the Polaris Squads events to feature preliminary matches as well as a superfight for the promotion's Heavyweight title, with the running order as follows:
Preliminary Matches
[edit]Jack Sear v Ciaran Brohan
Walli Abdullah v Ollie Bates
Libby Genge v Bryony Tyrell
Charlie Baker v Mason Guard
Superfight
[edit]Nastasa Silviu Georgian v Kyle Boehm
Team UK and Ireland
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Jed Hue
Ellis Younger
Ross Nicholls
Darragh O'Connaill
-95kg
[edit]Dan Strauss
Bradley Hill
Kieran Davern
Ben Dyson
Team USA
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Geo Martinez
Adam Benayoun
Nathan Orchard
Nick Ronan
-95kg
[edit]Jon 'Thor' Blank
Richie 'Boogieman' Martinez
Hunter Colvin
Results
[edit]After a total of twenty-seven matches, Team USA won the event 7–0. Three of the matches ended in a finish, with the remaining twenty-four being declared a draw. Nathan Orchard earned three points by submitting Kieran Davern with a modified twister, Roberto Jimenez earned a point by submitting Bradley Hill with a rear-naked choke, and Geo Martinez earned three points when Dan Strauss was injured during their match and could not continue. The superfight ended with Kyle Boehm submitting Nastasa Silviu Georgian with a belly-down heelhook in less than a minute to become the Polaris Heavyweight Champion.[29]
Polaris 17
[edit]Background
[edit]For the first time since Polaris 12, the promotion returned to the superfight format with the event held October 9, 2021 in the Central Hall, Southampton, UK. Craig Jones defended his Polaris Middleweight title and Kendall Reusing capturing the Women's inaugural Polaris Openweight title.
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 17 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Middleweight (83.9 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Judges Decision | 10:00 | For the Polaris Middleweight title | |
Women Openweight (+55 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Armbar) | 4:28 | For the inaugural Polaris Openweight title | |
Catchweight (80 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Judges Decision | 10:00 | ||
Lightweight (77 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Ankle Lock) | 3:22 | ||
Middleweight (85 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Judges Decision | 10:00 | ||
Catchweight (70 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Judges Decision | 10:00 |
Polaris 18
[edit]Polaris 18 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | November 27th, 2021 |
Venue | International Convention Centre Wales |
City | ![]() |
Background
[edit]Polaris 18 took place at ICC Wales on 27 November 2021.[30]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 18 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Featherweight (66 kg) | GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Judge's Decision | 10:00 | ||
Welterweight (77.1 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Judge's Decision | 10:00 | ||
Light-Heavyweight (90 kg) | GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Bow & Arrow Choke | |||
Welterweight (77 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Twister | |||
Welterweight (77 kg) | GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Judge's Decision | 10:00 | ||
Middleweight (84 kg) | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | 10:00 |
2022 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 19
[edit]Polaris 19 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | March 26th, 2022 |
Venue | Southampton Central Hall |
City | ![]() |
Background
[edit]Polaris 19 is a professional grappling event that took take place on 26 March 2022, in Southampton, England.
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 19 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 3:13 | |||
Lightweight | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | |||
Openweight | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Forfeit due to Injury | 5:05 | for the inaugural Women's Openweight title | |
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision |
Polaris 20: Squads 4
[edit]Polaris 20 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | June 25th, 2022 |
Venue | International Convention Centre Wales |
City | ![]() |
Background
[edit]Polaris 20: Squads 4 is a professional grappling event that took take place on 25 June 2022, in Newport, Wales. This was the fourth edition of the Squads format that featured Team USA defending their status as champions against Team Brazil.
Superfight
[edit]Demian Maia v Benson Henderson
Team USA
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Geo Martinez
Keith Krikorian
Nathan Orchard
Nick Ronan
-95kg
[edit]Mason Fowler
Richie 'Boogieman' Martinez
Jon 'Thor' Blank
Hunter Colvin
Team Brazil
[edit]-75kg
[edit]Luiz Paulo
Fabricio Andrey
Marcelo Fausto
Diogo Reis
-95kg
[edit]Kywan Gracie
Igor Tanabe
Isaque Bahiense
Mica Galvao
Results
[edit]After a total of twenty-six matches, Team Brazil won the event 2-1.[33] Three of the matches ended in a finish, with the remaining twenty-three being declared a draw. Mason Fowler submitted Kywan Gracie with an armbar to register the first point of the match, and the only point for Team USA. Mica Galvao then submitted Keith Krikorian with an armbar in order to bring the score to 1-1, before he submitted Krikorian once again with a triangle choke in order to take the score to 2-1. The superfight ended with Demian Maia defeating Benson Henderson by Decision.
Polaris 21: Grapple Island
[edit]Polaris 21 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | September 24, 2022 |
Venue | BJJ Summer Week |
City | ![]() |
Background
[edit]Polaris 21: Grapple Island was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on September 24, 2022, at the end of the BJJ Summer Week in Cagliari, Sardinia. This marked the very first time that the promotion held an event outside of the UK.[34]
Results
[edit]Polaris 21 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Straight Ankle-Lock) | 0:21 | |||
Bantamweight | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | 15:00 | For the inaugural Polaris Bantamweight title | |
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | 10:00 | |||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 10:00 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 10:00 | |||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Bow & Arrow Choke) | 1:52 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 10:00 |
Polaris 22: Middleweight Grand Prix
[edit]Polaris 22 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | November 5, 2022 |
Venue | Southampton Central Hall |
City | ![]() |
Background
[edit]Polaris 22: Middleweight Grand Prix was a grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on November 5, 2022. The event featured several superfights along with a middleweight grand prix that saw the winner crowned the new Middleweight world champion.[35] Oliver Taza, Jed Hue, Mateusz Szczecinski, Roberto Jimenez, Hunter Colvin, Alan Sanchez, Owen Livesey, and Shane Fishman all competed in the tournament.[36]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 22 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-Naked Choke | 9:27 | ||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (9-2) | 10:00 | ||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (4-0) | 10:00 | ||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 10:00 | ||
Semifinal | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Triangle Choke | 7:58 | Awarded 'Match of the Year' at the Jitsmagazine 2022 BJJ Awards.[37] | |
Semifinal | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (1-0) | 10:00 | ||
Final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Arm-triangle Choke | 9:55 | for Polaris Middleweight world title | |
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Heelhook | 4:14 | |||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 10:00 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | 0:42 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | 10:00 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | 4:23 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | 10:00 | |||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Toehold | 1:29 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Heelhook | 1:48 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Reverse Triangle Choke | 7:14 |
2023 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 23: Women's Under 66kg Grand Prix
[edit]Polaris 23 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | March 11, 2023 |
Venue | Doncaster Dome |
City | Doncaster, England |
Background
[edit]Polaris 23 was announced in December, 2022, when the promotion confirmed that the event would feature a grand prix tournament in the women's 66 kg division.[38] The main event was announced as Owen Livesey v Chris Weidman, and the tournament was scheduled to feature Ffion Davies, Maggie Grindatti, Giovanna Jara, Amy Campo, Brianna Ste-Marie, Julia Maele, and Elisabeth Clay.[39] Jara missed weight by 0.9 kg prior to the event and she was allowed to compete, although she was not eligible to win the title in the event that she won. Elisabeth Clay won the tournament and was crowned the under 66 kg champion.[40]
Fight card
[edit]Polaris 22 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 15:00 | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (4-1) | 10:00 | ||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Reverse Triangle Choke | 8:57 | ||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | 5:45 | ||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | 5:29 | ||
Semifinal | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Toehold | 2:59 | ||
Semifinal | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | 9:52 | ||
Final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (1-0) | 10:00 | for Polaris Under 66 kg world title |
Polaris 24
[edit]Polaris 24 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | June 3, 2023 |
Venue | Fairfield Halls |
City | Croydon |
Background
[edit]Polaris 24 was a professional grappling event held by Polaris Pro Grappling on June 3, 2023.[41] It was first announced in January 2023 and the promotion confirmed that a men's under 70 kg tournament would take place at the event.[42] During the live broadcast of Polaris 23 the main event was revealed to be a lightweight title-fight between Ryan Hall and the reigning champion Ashley Williams.[43] Both men withdrew from the event and the title was vacated, with Ethan Crelinsten and Nathan Orchard competing for the vacant belt in the co-main event instead.[44] Jed Hue and Mateusz Szczecinski were also booked to compete for the vacant welterweight title in the main event.[45] The men's tournament was postponed and there were a number of superfights booked for Polaris 24 instead.[46]
Results
[edit]Polaris 24 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Welterweight | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Straight Ankle-Lock) | 0:21 | For the vacant Polaris Welterweight title | |
Lightweight | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 15:00 | For the vacant Polaris Lightweight title | |
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | 10:00 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 10:00 | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | 10:00 | |||
No-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Armbar) | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Submission (Rear-naked Choke) |
Polaris 25: Absolute Grand Prix
[edit]Polaris 25 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | September 30, 2023 |
Venue | TBC |
City | Ebbw Vale |
Background
[edit]Polaris announced that an absolute grand prix had been scheduled for their 25th event, with 8 men competing for a $30,000 grand prize.[47] The promotion also scheduled a Contenders tournament on August 26, 2023 to determine the final entrant into the tournament.[48] Marcin Maciulewicz won that tournament and became the final entrant.[49]
Aljamain Sterling was originally booked to compete against Nathaniel Wood in the main event superfight.[50] Wood withdrew from the match and was replaced by Mike Grundy instead.[51]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 25 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Main Event | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | |||
Final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | Duarte wins the absolute grand prix[52] | ||
Semi-final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (1-0) | Won 'Match of the Year' at JitsMagazine BJJ Awards 2023[53] | ||
Semi-final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (3-1) | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (1-0) | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (2-0) | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke |
Polaris 26: Jones v Meerschaert
[edit]Polaris 26 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | November 5, 2023 |
Venue | Southampton Central Hall |
City | Southampton |
Background
[edit]Polaris announced that Craig Jones will be competing against UFC middleweight veteran Gerald Meerschaert in the main event.[54] They later confirmed that Kendall Reusing will be making her return to professional grappling after over a year away due to injury, and she will be defending her openweight title against Leticia Cardozo.[55] Molly McCann is also scheduled to make her professional grappling debut against Julia Scardone.[56]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 25 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Light-heavyweight | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | |||
Openweight | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | Reusing retains the women's openweight title | ||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Reverse Bulldog Choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Arm-triangle Choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision |
2024 in Polaris
[edit]Polaris 27: Welterweight grand prix
[edit]Polaris 27 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | March 23, 2024 |
Venue | International Convention Centre Wales |
City | Newport, Wales |
Background
[edit]Polaris announced that Polaris 27 would feature a welterweight grand prix tournament with a grand prize of $20,000.[57] Ashley Williams vacated the featherweight title so that Owen Jones and Gabriel Sousa could compete for it in the main event,[58] although both men withdrew and were replaced by Keith Krikorian and Cameron Donnelly. Ffion Davies also defended her flyweight title against Brianna Ste-Marie,[59] while UFC veterans Nathaniel Wood and Alex Caceres were booked to compete in a superfight.[60]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 27 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Main Event | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | For the flyweight title | ||
Final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (2-0) | Barch wins the welterweight grand prix[61] | ||
Semi-final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Points (1-0) | |||
Semi-final | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Heel Hook | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Kimura | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | |||
Opening Round | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | |||
Featured Prelim | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | |||
Featured Prelim | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | For the featherweight title |
Polaris 28
[edit]Polaris 28 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | June 15, 2024 |
Venue | Doncaster Dome |
City | Doncaster, England |
Background
[edit]Polaris 28 was originally supposed to be headlined by a superfight between Owen Livesey and Yoel Romero,[62] but Romero had to withdraw from the match when his flight was cancelled. He was replaced by Baissangour ‘Baki’ Chamsoudinov and a new stipulation was added to the match to remove the possibility of a judge’s decision. It also included a pair of matches for vacant titles, as Helena Crevar faced Jessika Torttila for the women’s lightweight title and Mateusz Szczecinski faced Levi Jones-Leary for the men’s welterweight title.[63]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 28 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
Openweight | NO-GI | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw[64] | |||
77kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | For the welterweight title | ||
70kg | NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | For the lightweight title | ||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Twister | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Toehold | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked Choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Japanese Necktie | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Triangle choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision |
Polaris 29
[edit]Polaris 29 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | September 7, 2024 |
Venue | Poole Lighthouse |
City | Poole, England |
Background
[edit]Polaris 29 was the promotion’s first event in several years that was headlined by a gi match, as Ashley Williams competed against Diego ‘Pato’ Oliviera.[65] It was also the first time in several events that there were no titles on the line in any matches.[66]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 29 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision[67] | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | ||||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Kimura | ||||
GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Heel hook | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Arm-triangle choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Ankle-lock | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Split decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Short choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear naked-choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision |
Polaris 30
[edit]Polaris 30 | |
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Promotion | Polaris Pro Grappling |
Date | November 2, 2024 |
Venue | Fairfield Halls |
City | London, England |
Background
[edit]Polaris 30 was headlined by a superfight between UFC veterans Carlos Condit and Michael Page.[68] In the co-main event, Helena Crevar was set to defend her lightweight title for the first time against Nia Blackman,[69] while reign featherweight champion Keith Krikorian moved up in weight to face Jed Hue.[70]
Fight Card
[edit]Polaris 30 | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Time | Notes | |||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | For the lightweight title[71] | |||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous Decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Americana | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Kimura | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Arm-triangle choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Armbar | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Rear-naked choke | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision | ||||
NO-GI | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Unanimous decision |
2025 in Polaris: Squads Intercontintental Championship
[edit]Polaris announced that 2025 would feature their first Squads Intercontinental Championship, played out across multiple events throughout the year.[72]
Polaris Squads Intercontinental Championship Bracket
[edit]Semi Finals | Finals | ||||||||
North America | 12 | ||||||||
Europe | 18 | ||||||||
Europe | |||||||||
Asia & Oceania | |||||||||
South America |
Polaris 31: Europe vs North America
[edit]Polaris 31 | |
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Promotion | Polaris |
Date | February 8, 2025 |
Venue | Doncaster Dome |
City | Doncaster, England |
Background
[edit]Polaris 31 featured the first semi-final of the Polaris Squads Intercontinental Championship 2025, between Europe and North America. Owen Jones was originally a member of the Team Europe lineup but he was replaced by Pawel Jaworski after he contracted a staph infection just days before the event.[73] During the half-time break for the Squads match, Anabel Lopez challenged Helena Crevar for the Polaris lightweight title in a featured superfight.[74] Team Europe defeated Team North America by a score of 18-12 and progressed to the final later in the year.[75]
Teams
[edit] European Squad[76] | North American Squad[77]
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Superfights
[edit]Polaris 32: Female Squads
[edit]Polaris 32 | |
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Promotion | Polaris |
Date | June 28, 2025 |
Venue | Swansea Building Society Arena |
City | Swansea, Wales |
Background
[edit]Polaris 32 will mark the first time that there has ever been a female Squads event, with Europe being led by Ffion Davies and North America being led by Helena Crevar.[78] The featured superfight taking place during half-time will see Ashley Williams challenge Keith Krikorian for the Polaris featherweight title.[79]
Teams
[edit] European Squad | North American Squad[80]
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Awards
[edit]In 2020, Polaris won "Promotion of the year" at the JitsMagazine BJJ Awards.[81]
In 2023, Polaris won "Promotion of the year" at the JitsMagazine BJJ Awards.[82]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Polaris About Us". Polaris Pro Grappling. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
- ^ "Polaris 1". Polaris Grappling. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^ "Polaris 2". Polaris Grappling. November 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^ "Polaris 3". Polaris Grappling. November 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^ "Polaris 4". Polaris Grappling. November 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
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