WHITE + BLUE BELTS / 185 LBS
NOVA
Six-minute regulation. No points. Submission only. No heel hooks, toe holds, or slams.
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ROCKET CITY INVITATIONAL / HUNTSVILLE, AL
RCI 3THE NEXT FRONTIER.
MARCH 20, 2027
No-gi. Submission only.
One mat. Every finish matters.
10TH PLANET HUNTSVILLE
Doors 6:30 PM · First match 7:00 PM Central
01 / THE NEXT EVENT
MARCH 20, 2027PLAN YOUR
FIGHT NIGHT.
Nova and Apex 185 lb brackets. Featured Black Hole Matches. An evening of submission-only grappling in Huntsville.
WHENMarch 20, 2027Saturday · Doors 6:30 PM · First match 7:00 PM CT.
THE COUNTDOWN TO RCI 3
—DAYS
—HOURS
—MINUTES
First match · March 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM Central
Add to calendar02 / THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
UP CLOSE. ALL IN.ONE MAT.
ALL EYES.
A single competition square, spectators close to the action, and a broadcast that brings the mat to you. RCI puts the athletes—and the finish—at the center of the show.
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BLACK-BELT REFEREES
Experienced black-belt referees oversee the action on the mat.
02
LIVE PRODUCTION
Multiple camera angles, live commentary, and an announcer bring every match into focus.
03
HEAR FROM THE WINNERS
Post-match winner interviews take you beyond the finish and into the athletes’ stories.
04
FEEL THE ROOM
Stage lighting, spectators close to the mat, and a high-energy atmosphere built for submission-only grappling.
03 / YOUR SEAT AT RCI
RCI 3 · MARCH 20, 2027TICKETS
BE THERE.
FEEL EVERY FINISH.
$25 PER GUEST · ONLINE
One ticket per guest. Buy up to eight in one order and receive a separate admission code for each guest.
SECURE TICKET CHECKOUT.
Select an athlete to credit their ticket sales, or continue with general admission. Choose your ticket quantity on the next screen.
Buy RCI 3 tickets- Choose 1–8 tickets
- Pay securely through Stripe
- Save each digital ticket
04 / CHOOSE YOUR DIVISION
TWO PATHS. ONE FINISH.
PURPLE, BROWN + BLACK BELTS / 185 LBS
APEX
Ten-minute regulation. No points. Submission only. All submissions legal. No slams.
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BLACK HOLE
MATCH.
Featured one-on-one matchups. No-gi. Submission only. RCI confirms the athletes, weight, and applicable rules before each bout.
Apply for a matchATHLETES / RCI 3
EARN YOUR
PLACE.
Apply for a Nova or Apex bracket spot, or a Black Hole Match. Entry is $100. Sell five paid $25 tickets credited to you to qualify for reimbursement of your entry fee.
Apply to competeRCI reviews every application and confirms each spot. Refunded or disputed tickets do not count. Winning a match does not refund entry.
06 / KNOW THE FORMAT
THE PATH TO THE FINISHKNOW THE
RULESET.
No points. Submission only. Two divisions, clearly defined.
WHITE + BLUE BELTS
NOVA
6 MINUTE REGULATION
- 185 lb bracket
- No points · submission only
- Up to 3 rounds of EBI overtime
- 2:00 maximum ride time per overtime round
- No slams, heel hooks, or toe holds
PURPLE, BROWN + BLACK BELTS
APEX
10 MINUTE REGULATION
- 185 lb bracket
- No points · submission only
- Up to 3 rounds of EBI overtime
- 2:00 maximum ride time per overtime round
- All submissions legal · no slams
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Open full-size imageBEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Bracket format
Single elimination. Both the Nova and Apex brackets compete at 185 lbs. Entry is $100 per athlete for a bracket spot or a Black Hole Match. Five paid $25 spectator tickets credited to an athlete qualify them for reimbursement of their $100 entry fee. A Black Hole Match win does not refund entry. RCI confirms bracket sizes and bouts.
What is a Black Hole Match?
A featured one-on-one, no-gi, submission-only matchup. RCI confirms the athletes, weight, and applicable rules before the bout. Entry is $100 per athlete; the same five-ticket reimbursement opportunity applies.
How do spectator tickets work?
Online tickets are $25 each. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the first match begins at 7:00 PM Central on March 20, 2027. Buy through our secure Stripe checkout using a debit or credit card. Return to your ticket page after checkout. Digital tickets are emailed after payment is confirmed. Save or screenshot every ticket for the door. To support an athlete, use their referral link or select their name before paying.
Before you compete
Adult competitors must complete the RCI participant waiver and the 10th Planet Huntsville gym waiver. Contact RCI for permitted techniques, weigh-in details, and final bout confirmation.
08 / IN OUR CORNER
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SHOWBUILT TOGETHER.
Local support. A shared love for the sport.
PREVIOUS RCI EVENT PARTNERS
These logos represent previous RCI partnerships. RCI 3 sponsorships are confirmed through separate written agreements.
PUT YOUR BUSINESS BESIDE THE ACTION
PARTNER WITH RCI.
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KEEP THE SHOW GROWING
SUPPORT ROCKET CITY INVITATIONALHELP BUILD
THE NEXT RCI.
Your support helps fund lighting, live production, and future events. Every contribution helps us put more into the show.
SUPPORT RCI.
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Voluntary support for Rocket City Invitational LLC. This is not a charitable donation and does not include an admission ticket.
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THE MAT. THE MOMENTS. THE NEXT CARD.