Metamoris president Ralek Gracie is cooking up a new project in preparation for Metamoris 6.

Ralek Gracie posted a facebook status looking for no gi grapplers for a Metamoris project for this weekend.

Ralek Gracie’s Facebook:

Im looking for an advanced no-gi grappler 240lbs+ (preferably not well known) and in shape to participate in a new Metamoris project THIS WEEKEND. Message me if you know someone or have been looking for an opportunity to build your competitive grappling presence as a Super heavyweight. Please don’t contact me if your under 230lbs Thanks!

 

The word in California from people close to Metamoris is that Ralek is preparing a secret round robin tournament for super heavyweights. The goal is to find an opponent for Metamoris 4 heavyweight champion Josh Barnett.

Roy Billington from Bloodyelbow has more:

The tournament will work in a round robin format, with each man competing a minimum of four 15 minute matches during the course of the day. While the scoring system has not yet been announced, it is believed that the total number of submissions scored by a grappler in his 4 matches will be weighted higher than winning on points.

The line-up for the tournament is yet to be released, but will consist of grapplers based in the California area, and is open for super heavyweight’s only. The winner will earn a spot on the main card of Metamoris 6.

While it remains to be seen who will appear in this secret tournament, it is certainly an interesting concept. A round robin tournament with each match to be released online over the course of a few weeks, with the winner getting a big contract with the promotion, it draws striking similarities with the UFC’s flagship show The Ultimate Fighter.

Sources close to the event have stated that the tournament’s winner will likely face Josh Barnett, who is coming off a stunning submission victory of Dean Lister at Metamoris 4.