2025 AVA Vancouver Submission Grappling Stats

March 13, 2025 AVA

Vancouver marked our second event of the year, and the results once again highlight how submissions define AVA competition.

The Pro/Throne Title Qualifier led the way with a 76.7% submission rate in regulation, demonstrating that high-level competitors prioritize finishing before overtime. Youth divisions had a 57.6% submission rate in regulation, slightly outperforming adults at 51.1%. Overall, 55.6% of matches ended in regulation, proving that more than half of all competitors secured a finish before overtime.

When matches did reach overtime, fastest escapes were more common than submissions, occurring in 20.7% of all matches, compared to 12.6% ending by submission in OT.

Referee decisions were exceptionally rare at just 0.2%, ensuring nearly all matches had clear outcomes. Disqualifications were also minimal, making up only 1.2% of all results.

9.7% of matches ended by walkover, primarily due to no-shows, last-minute withdrawals, or injuries preventing athletes from competing.

Key Takeaways

• Strong submission rates indicate competitors are prioritizing the finish.

• Fastest escapes remain the most common way matches are decided in overtime.

• Pro/Throne Title Qualifiers consistently finish in regulation, emphasizing the importance of attacking early.

• A low rate of referee decisions highlights the effectiveness of the ruleset in promoting decisive wins.