Two GrappleMax competitors in live action under the Theatre Severn lights, side control pressure with the crowd watching
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GRAPPLEMAX 3

The UK’s loudest grappling night, back in Shrewsbury.

Saturday 5 September · Theatre Severn · Doors 5pm. 20+ matches, every weight class, men & women, three hours, no filler.

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Proper theatre seats · Live commentary · GrappleMax 1 & 2 both sold out

20+Live Matches
3rdEdition
LW → SHWEvery Weight Class
100%Pure Action

Watch the tape

See it for yourself.

No politics. No bullsh*t. Just the best hand-picked fighters, EVEN THE WORLD (MAYBE), scrapping for victory.

Last year was electric

GrappleMax 2 highlights

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37 seconds of GrappleMax 2 chaos. This is exactly what September 5th looks like.

SUBMISSION OF THE NIGHT

GrappleMax submission

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A slick finish from a recent GrappleMax event. The kind of jiu-jitsu that gets the crowd out of their seats.

The Experience

MODERN DAY GLADIATORS. BUT WITH LESS LIONS...
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Twenty warriors. One stage. Theatre Severn becomes a modern Colosseum where black belts from across the UK face the hungriest local talent, every weight class, men and women, No-Gi and Gi. Lights drop, music hits, and two athletes walk in ready to leave everything on the mat.

You don’t need to know a triangle from a takedown to feel the electricity. The crowd roars, the action explodes, and you’ll leave talking about the battles for weeks.

GrappleMax competitor celebrates on stage at Theatre Severn in front of a roaring crowd

Walk into the arena. Walk out a legend.

Why GrappleMax

Not your average tournament.

Short matches, big swings

Ten-minute rounds, submission-or-judges, no scoring nap-fests. We’ve seen finishes inside ninety seconds and three-judge splits in the last minute.

Commentary that brings you in

Don’t know an armbar from an Americana? Our commentary team calls every position as it happens, so first-timers follow the story start to finish.

Proper theatre seats

No standing in a sweaty sports hall. Tiered seating, clear sightlines, big screens. Show up, sit down, watch the room go off.

A night out, not a club night

Elite grappling with humour, music and a bar, built for partners, mates and kids over 8, not just hardcore mat rats.

GrappleMax champion on the mic holding the official medal, theatre crowd behind

“What a night.”

, the line we heard most after GrappleMax 2

The Story

More than an event.

GrappleMax started as a thank-you to a sport that’s given us everything, and a proper stage for the athletes grinding it out on the mats every day.

Tristan pitched the idea of a Midlands grappling show in late 2023. Nine months of late nights and last-minute calls later, we put the first GrappleMax on at Theatre Severn, and the room lost it.

For most of the crowd it was their first ever grappling event. They left converted. We wanted something fast, loud and welcoming, and people kept telling us we’d nailed it.

GrappleMax 3 is the bar raised again. Same theatre, bigger production, harder match-ups, bigger livestream, more guests, same humour and heart.

VIP Access

A special guest like no other.

World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall joins GrappleMax 3 for an exclusive VIP appearance. Meet the Beast, grab a photo, and be part of the night where strength meets grappling.

VIP ticket holders get premium seating, priority entry, and the chance to be up close with one of the most recognisable faces in combat sports entertainment. Limited spots, when they’re gone, they’re gone.

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Meet Eddie Hall · Premium seats · Priority entry

World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall as a special VIP guest at GrappleMax, smiling at a GrappleMax branded press table

Special Guest

Eddie Hall

World’s Strongest Man & combat sports icon

The Fight Card

The card is taking shape.

Two title fights already locked in. Super-heavyweight fireworks confirmed. New match-ups dropping weekly on Instagram, full 20-fight card released soon.

GrappleMax 3 competitor roster lined up at Fight Club Pro gym

Vetted in the prelims

A lot of this year’s competitors have already fought in prelims at Fight Club, so every match on the night is built for quality.

Every pairing is hand-picked from grapplers who have proven themselves on the Fight Club mats. No filler. No mismatches. Just the sharpest match-ups we can put in front of you.

Two competitors grappling on the mats at GrappleMax Fight Club under red lighting
Live from Fight Club
GrappleMax Fight Club arena with red and blue lighting before a match
Live from Fight Club

Announced so far

First fights confirmed.

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Who wins?

Who wins?

Who wins?

Be first to see the card.

Drop your email, we’ll send the full line-up the moment it’s locked in.

Want in?

Apply now to be on the card.

No-Gi, Gi, every weight class. If you can compete, we want to hear from you.

The Fine Print

Ruleset 2026.

Open submissions, clear scoring, ten-minute matches. One tap below for the full referee-grade breakdown.

  • 10 min matches
  • All subs legal
  • 3 judges, sub = instant win
  • No slams, no strikes
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Live from the gram

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Fight announcements, behind-the-scenes from the cage, ticket drops and highlights from every event. Tap any tile to jump straight to Instagram.

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What people say

A crowd that feels it.

Paraphrased audience feedback collected after GrappleMax 1 & 2.

Never watched a grappling match before in my life, left a complete convert.
First-timer · GrappleMax 2
Loudest theatre I’ve been in for years. The room was electric from match one.
Audience member · GrappleMax 2
Took my partner along on a whim. We’re both booked in for the next one.
Ticket holder · GrappleMax 1

Join the audience that never stops talking about it.

Event Details

Everything you need to know.

Date
Saturday 5 September
Doors / Start
Doors from 5pm · Runs ~3 hours
Venue
Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8FT
Suitable for
Ages 8 and over · Male & female athletes
Tickets
£42.90, £53.90
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Parking: Frankwell long-stay car park is a 2-minute walk. Free after 6pm.
Food & drink: Theatre Severn bar opens at 5pm. Loads of restaurants and pubs within a 5-minute walk.
Group of 6+? Email evelina@stromsports.co.uk for block-booking and corporate enquiries.
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Tickets

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Questions

Good question.

  • Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8FT. Right on the river in central Shrewsbury.

  • Saturday 5 September. Doors from 5pm and the show runs for approximately three hours.

  • Not at all. Our commentary team walks the room through every position and submission in real time, first-timers tend to leave as the loudest fans in the building.

  • Yes, GrappleMax is suitable for ages 8 and over. It’s a great first live combat sports experience.

  • Theatre Severn is well served by nearby city-centre car parks. Specific parking details and recommendations to be confirmed, check Theatre Severn’s website for the latest information.

  • The venue bar will be open before and during the event. Full food & drink details to be confirmed closer to the date.

  • Absolutely not. GrappleMax is built to be welcoming. Comfortable seats, friendly crowd, expert commentary and a sense of humour throughout. A proper night out, not a hardcore-only club.

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Saturday 5 September · Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury · From 5pm.

Buy Tickets · From £42.90