
King of the Mats dominated the NAGA Buffalo Grappling Championship on August 22, 2025, claiming 7 gold medals with zero silver or bronze finishes. Held in Elma, NY, the tournament drew 38 academies across 52 divisions and 168 total matches. Sofia Paprica (grey belt, rating 4674) led individual performance with 3 gold medals, while Andrea Paprica (grey belt, rating 4052) added 2 golds for King of the Mats. Mackey Malak earned Tournament MVP honors.
The event produced a 59% submission finish rate, significantly outpacing the North American Grappling Association's 49% seasonal average—a 10-point differential driven by 99 submissions across 168 decided matches. The juvenile beginner male 200 & OVER nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 5 placements, indicating strong recruitment in that category. This submission-heavy outcome contrasts with the organization's typical pattern, suggesting either higher-caliber grappling or favorable ruleset conditions for mat finishes.
Gracie Barra Manotick finished second with 6 golds, while 10th Planet Bath claimed third with 5 golds but accumulated 10 total medals (4 silver, 1 bronze), showing broader depth across placements. Haven Jiu Jitsu matched 10th Planet Bath's 10-medal haul with 3 golds, 6 silver, and 1 bronze, indicating strong consistency without top-tier dominance. Sub-Zero MMA/GFTeam recorded 14 total medals (2 gold, 10 silver, 2 bronze), establishing themselves as a high-volume competitor despite low gold conversion.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King of the Mats | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | 10th Planet Bath 10THPLANET JJ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Gracie Barra Manotick GRACIE BARRA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Haven Jiu Jitsu | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Champs Academy Canada CICERO COSTHA CANADA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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Entered ranked #58 of 95 by JITS rating(1,048)