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The lineup for the welterweight grand prix at Polaris 27 has just started to take shape as the first two competitors can be announced. Jozef Chen is the first person to join the lineup and after an incredible performance at the ADCC European Trials in 2023 he has set himself up to become one of the top contenders in this tournament. Chen had to get through one of the hardest ADCC Trials runs in history and managed to take out several elite competitors to book his place at ADCC 2024. He's already proven he belongs among the best in the welterweight division and Polaris 27 is the ideal time for him to make a big statement by repeating that feat. The second competitor entering the welterweight grand prix is one of the most popular figures in Polaris history, Jed Hue. Not only has Hue been a frequent competitor at Polaris but he's also established himself as one of the top UK grapplers. He made it all the way to the final of the middleweight grand prix back at Polaris 22 so moving down in weight might be just the advantage he needs to clear that final hurdle and take home...

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Polaris 27
Polaris 27 will take place in Newport, Wales on March 23rd, 2024 and it will feature a welterweight grand prix with 8 of the best grapplers in the world from that weight class. With a grand prize of $20,000 available for the winner, the men who get invited to compete will undoubtedly be fighting tooth and nail to win the tournament. Out of the field of competitors, 7 of them will be invited based on their accomplishments in the sport and performances on the Polaris mats. The final spot will then go to the winner of a Polaris contenders tournament that will take place on February 24th, 2024 at Great Britain Top Team HQ in London, England. Although all competitors will have to weigh in at under 77kg for Polaris 27, those competing in the contenders tournament will be allowed to weigh as much as 80kg on the day. This will also serve as a great build-up for Polaris 27, as it will give fans of preview of one of the dark horses to take home the grand prize.