A meaningful test.
Eight competitors enter the middleweight bracket. Three victories stand between an athlete and the inaugural title.
FROM THE NORTH EAST. FOR THE SPORT.
A HIGHER STANDARD.
GRAPPLING REDEFINED.
SUBVERT showcases submission grappling in a format built around athletes, competition and decisive finishes.
A new chapter.
Previously North East Superfights, now SUBVERT. The inaugural event takes place at North East Jiu Jitsu in Washington, Tyne & Wear, on 12 December 2026.
Eight enter. One leaves champion.
Our first tournament crowns the SUBVERT 80kg middleweight champion. The final has no time limit. The first broadcast is free.
OUR PURPOSE
THE ATHLETES.
THE PRESSURE.
THE FINISH.
SUBVERT gives submission grappling a stage of its own. A clear challenge, a committed field and a championship that has to be earned on the mat.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Rooted in the North East.
Our first event brings athletes and academies together at North East Jiu Jitsu in Washington, Tyne & Wear.
A free front row.
The first broadcast is free to watch, giving supporters, teammates and new fans a way into the action.
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OUR LAUNCH IN NUMBERS
BUILDING MOMENTUM.
A snapshot from the SUBVERT launch campaign: 55K+ views, a combined athlete audience of 41,036+, and 90 new followers in seven days.
Figures from our launch campaign announcement; these are not live totals.
