Roger Gracie, Dean Lister, Carlos Machado, & Pedro Sauer

The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) is excited to announce the four legendary coaches who will be leading teams in PGF Season 7!

This season’s coaching lineup includes some of the most accomplished and respected figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Roger Gracie, Dean Lister, Carlos Machado, and Pedro Sauer.

Roger Gracie, a 10-time World Champion, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time.Dean Lister is a 3x ADCC champion, who is known as one of the most revolutionary figures in BJJ (especially due to his Leg Lock knowledge and influence).

Carlos Machado is a key figure in the esteemed Machado family, is celebrated for his timeless technical mastery and ability to teach Jiu-Jitsu at the highest levels.Pedro Sauer, an 8th degree BJJ coral belt and a former student of the legendary Rickson Gracie, is known as one of the pioneers of the gentle art in the United States.

Together, these exceptional competitors and coaches will lead their teams through the competition, with each team competing for the prestigious $100,000 PGF Grand Prize.

The event will take place in Las Vegas from November 3 to 8, 2024.Fans can watch the Draft and Regular Season from November 3 to 7 for free on YouTube and Meta, while the Finals on November 8 will be broadcast exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.