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Competition recaps, highlights, and the latest from the Grappling Series.

Ground Game BJJ sponsor prizes for Cork Open 2026 absolute divisions

Cork Open 2026 adds €400 in prizes for adult BJJ absolute divisions. Ground Game vouchers for Gi winners, free entry for No-Gi champions.

Cork Open Winter 2026 announcement - Neptune Stadium

The Grappling Series kicks off 2026 with the Cork Open Winter at a brand new venue. After a brilliant 2025 season, we're back with Gi & No-Gi competition at Neptune Stadium on 1 March.

Grappling Series 2025 Year in Review

Four exceptional competitions, 60+ academies, and €2,250 in prizes. How Grappling Series became a cornerstone of Irish BJJ in 2025.

Cork Open Fall 2025 finale

The final competition of 2025 crowned the year's champions as cash prizes were awarded to the top three academies in an unforgettable conclusion to our inaugural season.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes competing at Mayfield Sports Complex Cork Open Summer 2025

After the summer break, athletes returned to Mayfield Sports Complex for the third Grappling Series competition, with the year-end leaderboard still up for grabs.

BJJ competitors grappling in round robin format at Cork Open Spring 2025

The second Grappling Series competition introduced a Round Robin format, giving competitors more mat time and intensifying the battle for the year-end leaderboard.

Competitors at Cork Open 2025

The inaugural Grappling Series competition welcomed athletes from across Ireland and beyond for a day of exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Mayfield Sports Complex.

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