On Sunday, the new AllStar Kumite format returned to AllStar Gym for its second edition, and it felt immediately familiar to anyone who loves MMA. AllStar Kumite takes grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and places it where intensity naturally rises: inside the cage, surrounded by a true event atmosphere.
This is not a quiet tournament where matches blur together. AllStar Kumite is built to make every bout feel like a moment. Every fight is filmed and will be released on YouTube and via fight24, giving athletes a platform beyond the day itself and giving fans a reason to follow the stories, the styles, and the rivalries. The finals go one step further with walkout music and a full presentation that mirrors MMA production.
The result is simple: every match carries a super fight feeling, and the cage amplifies every scramble, every grip battle, and every decision.
The open weight division adds a bold statement of identity. The winner does not just earn a medal or a handshake. The winner receives a real katana.
It is symbolic, dramatic, and perfectly aligned with what the event wants to represent: competitive combat sports with spectacle, stakes, and pride.
What truly sets AllStar Kumite apart is the rule set, because it is designed with a clear mission. It aims to help grapplers transition toward MMA by encouraging a more realistic fight flow and by putting the stand-up battle back into the spotlight.
The scoring is clear and intentionally “fight-adjacent”:
Takedown = 3 points
Guard pull = -1 point
Flying submissions allowed
Those details are not random. The scoring system changes the psychology of the match. If sitting to guard comes with a penalty, athletes are pushed to stay upright, hand fight, wrestle, and commit. That brings wrestling and judo back into grappling in a way that both competitors and audiences can feel. It also creates a more active and spectacular pace, because you see more attempts, more reactions, and more urgency.
At the same time, the format still respects creativity and high-level technique. Allowing flying submissions invites risk, timing, and athletic boldness. It creates the kind of highlight moments that make a crowd rise instantly. It also reminds everyone that grappling can be both tactical and explosive when the rules reward initiative.
For the organizer Arbias, this event represents a dream coming true. The goal is to make grappling and Jiu-Jitsu feel big, spectacular, and emotionally engaging again. Not by lowering the level, but by elevating the presentation and shaping the rules set toward action. When the audience can clearly understand what is being rewarded, and when athletes are incentivised to stay active, the sport becomes more accessible for newcomers and more thrilling for hardcore fans.
A sincere thank you to Arbias Kuci and Serdar Karaca for making this exciting new event possible and for delivering a show with the energy and professionalism it deserves.
AllStar Kumite stands for competition, action, and show. If this edition is any indication, this format has the potential to become a must-watch platform for grapplers who love MMA intensity and for Jiu-Jitsu fans who want to see their sport shine under the cage lights.