When it comes to finishing fights, the youth divisions are in the lead. Our latest stats show that no-gi youth athletes had the highest submission rate in regulation at an incredible 72.3%, followed by gi youth at 55.7%. Altogether, youth divisions combined for a 62.3% submission rate, clearly outpacing adult divisions at 45.8%, and even […]
The stats are in from our very first Throne event. Every title match ended with a submission in regulation. No overtimes, no decisions, no disqualifications. Most finished in the first round, with only one match reaching round two. In the preliminary matches, youth no-gi stood out with a 75% submission rate. Overall, youth divisions had […]
RISE Elite Youth Title: A Rising Class of Champions The youth grappling scene is constantly evolving, and with the launch of the RISE Elite Youth Divisions, AVA is proud to be the first to introduce official youth titles. RISE is an exclusive division for youth athletes aged 4–15 who are pushing the limits of what […]
Throne I Delivers. Here Are Your New Champions. AVA Throne I delivered nonstop action, with nearly every match ending in a submission. The prelims set the tone with standout performances across youth and adult matchups, building to the main event lineup that brought every match to a submission. By the end of the night, four new […]
Throne is AVA’s newest event, an invitational superfight series where top-ranked athletes compete for a chance to claim the first Throne titles. The event also features a lineup of preliminary matches and will make its debut on July 5, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. The concept for Throne grew out of the former AVA Pro Show, which […]