Tournament Structure
Key Features:
- Grand Prix Tournaments: Regularly scheduled, high-stakes tournaments around the world that award ranking points.
- World Ranking System: Fighters accumulate points based on performance in Grand Prix tournaments, similar to ATP or FIDE rankings.
- World Series: The top 16 fighters in each category qualify for the World Series to compete for the championship.
- Open Grand Prix Tournaments:
- Frequency: Monthly, hosted in various international locations.
- Participation: Open to all fighters, with top performers earning ranking points.
- Format: Swiss Round Robin or Double Elimination.
- Advancement: Fighters accumulate points based on performance, influencing their world ranking.
- Points Allocation:
- Performance-Based Points: Points awarded based on match wins, tournament placements, and participation.
- Higher Weight for Grand Prix: Major Grand Prix tournaments carry more points.
- Regular Updates:
- Rankings updated after each Grand Prix tournament.
- Fighters can track their progress and see their position relative to competitors.
- Top 16 Fighters:
- At the end of the Grand Prix season, the top 16 fighters in each category based on ranking points qualify for the World Series.
- Ensures only the best and most consistent fighters compete for the championship.
- Format:
- Swiss Round Robin or Double Elimination.
- Duration: Multiple stages with group matches followed by knockout rounds.
- Final Championship:
- Culminates in a final match to determine the world champion.