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As we move closer to our historic Absolute Grand Prix, we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from press wishing to attend our weigh-ins and fight night. We expect many applications and unfortunately due to the limited amount of media spaces available, priority will be given to certain outlets. If you wish to be credentialed, send an email to media@polarisprograppling.com and outline what coverage you have in mind as well as which outlet you represent. We will be unable to accept unaffiliated photographers as we try to limit having excess people on stage, which may impede the audience viewing experience. If you are a photographer for an outlet please include your outlet and contact details for the assigning editor to verify your assignment. Applications will remain open until Friday, March 27th.

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On April 4th, Polaris returns to the International Convention Center in Newport, Wales with a stacked show. Unlike previous events, Polaris 13 will be focused around a one-night tournament featuring some of the biggest names in the world of submission grappling. The Absolute Grand Prix features some Polaris regulars as well as some promotional debutants, but without further ado, let's meet the athletes: Nick Rodriguez Fresh off his main event victory at Polaris 12, Nick Rodriguez is back and looking to build upon his 3-0 record at Polaris. Rodriguez is an ADCC silver medalist and holds wins over some of the sport's most impressive grapplers including Cyborg Abreu, Orlando Sanchez and Mahamed Aly. Nathan Orchard The lightest entrant to our tournament is Nathan Orchard. Orchard is a black belt under 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo and is the reigning Shugyo Invitational champion. Orchard holds wins over Craig Jones and the great Baret Yoshida. Mike Perez ADCC veteran Mike Perez has signed on to compete in our tournament. El Patron, a black belt under the legendary Andre Galvao, has a wealth of big-tournament experience and will be looking to continue his Polaris winning streak on April 4th. Adam Wardzinski...