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2025 AGF Memphis Championships
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Memphis Sports and Events Center · America/Chicago
301Competitors
41Academies
356Matches
103Divisions
127Golds
Results
MidSouth LCCT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy dominated the team standings, capturing 16 gold medals across 32 total placements to edge Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu's 16 golds. Liam Jack Dean (green belt, 501 BJJ & Kickboxing GFTEAM ARKANSAS, rating 6664) led individual gold medalists with multiple wins, while Kari Taylor (grey belt, All American MMA, rating 6282) secured 4 golds and Lainey McKinney (white belt, Westside MMA, rating 6360) claimed 2 golds. Owen Lane Winslett earned Tournament MVP honors across 102 divisions and 356 total matches.
By the Numbers
The 2025 Memphis Championships produced a 52% submission rate across 355 decided matches—4 points below the American Grappling Federation's 56% season average. The youth white male LIGHT I (UP TO 95 LBS) nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 13 placements, indicating strong youth participation in that weight class. Submissions accounted for 183 finishes while 170 matches concluded by decision or points.
Academy Intel
Border Martial Arts Academy NOVA UNIÃO finished third with 11 golds but led in volume with 45 total medals (25 silver, 9 bronze), suggesting consistent depth across multiple divisions. Jackson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy LUIZ PALHARES placed fourth with 11 golds and a 24-medal haul, while Westside BJJ GFTEAM ARKANSAS took fifth with 9 golds from just 18 placements—the highest medal efficiency among top-5 teams. Forty academies fielded competitors across the event, with Westside MMA (7 golds) and Blue Collar Grappling Academy PEDIGO SUBMISSION FIGHTING (6 golds) rounding out the secondary tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu led the team standings with 15 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Owen Lane Winslett, Owen Lane Winslett, Owen Lane Winslett.
Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu finished first with 15 gold medals at 2025 AGF Memphis Championships. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
2025 AGF Memphis Championships had a 52% submission rate across 356 matches.
Yes, 356 matches are tracked for 2025 AGF Memphis Championships. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
2025 AGF Memphis Championships was a AGF tournament held at America/Chicago.
