NAGACompleted
NAGA Connecticut Grappling Championship
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Vale Sports Club · Middletown, CT
241Competitors
53Academies
293Matches
98Divisions
100Golds
Results
Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu dominated the NAGA Connecticut Championship, capturing 9 golds, 14 silvers, and 1 bronze across 24 total medals on June 20 in Middletown. Ascension Athletics finished second with 9 golds but fewer overall placements (15 total), while Teixeira MMA tied Black Hole's medal count at 24 but placed third with 8 golds. Top individual performers included Wyatt Previty (orange belt, rating 3945) and Leonidas Albert Shakhnazarov (grey belt, rating 3925), both gold medalists, alongside Riley Fry-loomis, who earned Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The event produced a 45% submission rate across 293 matches — 4 points below the NAGA season average of 49%, indicating a higher prevalence of points-based decisions. Of 101 golds awarded across 79 divisions, 133 matches ended by submission while 146 were decided on points. The youth beginner male 90–99.9 nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 8 placements, suggesting strong youth participation in that weight class.
Academy Intel
Black Hole and Ascension Athletics separated themselves through volume, combining for 18 golds across 39 total medals. Teixeira MMA matched Black Hole's 24-medal haul but distributed medals more evenly (8G-13S-3B), suggesting broader roster depth over concentrated strength. Manchester BJJ and Carlson Gracie Team Brightman each claimed 5 golds with minimal entries, while Renzo Gracie Milford Academy posted a perfect 5–0 gold record, demonstrating elite conversion efficiency despite smaller participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ascension Athletics led the team standings with 9 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Jack Wloch, Jack Wloch, Leonidas Albert Shakhnazarov.
Ascension Athletics finished first with 9 gold medals at NAGA Connecticut Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Connecticut Grappling Championship had a 45% submission rate across 293 matches.
Yes, 293 matches are tracked for NAGA Connecticut Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Connecticut Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Middletown, CT.
