The AIGA is set to hold its second quarterfinal qualifier this weekend, Aug. 19 & 20, with all of the grappling action streamed live on FloGrappling. For many fans, this will be the first time they have watched AIGA.

Iff you aren't familiar with how it works here is a simplified explainer so you can follow and understand the team on team action.

How The Team vs Team Quarterfinals Work

• This is the second round of quarterfinals, with four teams vying for the two remaining spots in December's Champion's League semifinals. All of the teams will face off over two days to determine the top two performing teams that will advance.
  • Acai Republic & Battle Force already sit in December's semifinals after winning the first quarterfinals.
• The team on team matches will be 7 vs 7, with weight categories similar to those of the ADCC Opens:
  • -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, +91kg
• Unlike Quintet, an athlete does not stay if they win. They compete at their weight only, similar to a wrestling dual meet.
• Whichever team wins at least four out of seven matches in any way will win the team head-to-head. If teams are tied to advance, criteria like head to head results and margin of victory will be considered.
• The team matches could start at any weight, those will be determined at the opening of the match after a coin flip gives one team the choice.

How AIGA Matches Work

• In the individual matches, the basic ruleset is ADCC points and penalties but with some modifications. That means:
  • Takedown - 2 points
  • Sweep - 2 points
  • Mount - 2 points
  • Guard pass - 3 points
  • Back mount - 3 points
• Like ADCC rules, establishing points for a takedown or sweep requires you to hold an opponent's back on the mat.
• The matches are structured as close to MMA as possible. Each bout is scheduled for three rounds of five minutes with a one minute break in between. Like ADCC, there is a no points period. Here, most points go into effect after the first two minutes of each round.
  • Penalties and takedown points are still counted in those first two minutes.
• In the match, points are reset to 0 at the beginning of each round. Like MMA, whoever wins the most rounds wins the fight. A submission at any time ends the match, regardless of score.

Schedule of the Event

• On Saturday the 19th, starting 6am CST:
  • Nurmagomedov MMA School vs Universal Fighters
  • Al Leone vs Team Modolfo
  • Nurmagomedov MMA School vs Team Modolfo
• On Sunday the 20th, starting 6am CST:
  • Universal Fighters vs Al Leone
  • Nurmagomedov MMA School vs Al Leone
  • Universal Fighters vs Team Modolfo