NAGACompleted
NAGA Denver II Grappling Championship
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Apex Field House · Denver, CO
524Competitors
77Academies
719Matches
138Divisions
205Golds
Results
Easton Training Center's three Denver-area locations combined for 33 gold medals across the 137 divisions at NAGA Denver II, with the Centennial branch alone capturing 16 golds and 10 silvers for 29 total medals. Vesper Rose Ortega (grey belt, 7395 rating) and Ryla Jaye Knight (grey belt, 5282 rating) emerged as the tournament's highest-rated gold medalists, each earning multiple placements. Jack Mittan claimed Tournament MVP honors in a field of 719 matches across 77 academies.
By the Numbers
Submissions accounted for 54% of the 718 decided matches—5 points above the North American Grappling Association's 49% season average—indicating a technical, finish-oriented event. The youth beginner male 70-79.9 gi division proved the deepest bracket with 15 placements, reflecting strong youth participation in Denver. The 388 submission finishes to 310 decision victories underscored aggressive grappling throughout the competition.
Academy Intel
Spearfish Martial Arts (ATOS affiliate) finished second in team standings with 14 golds but accumulated 35 total medals through 13 silvers and 8 bronzes, suggesting broader depth than Easton's concentrated medal distribution. High Altitude Martial Arts placed third with 14 golds from just 23 total medals—a 61% gold conversion rate—making them the most efficient medalist among top-three finishers. Portela BJJ and Catalyst Jiu-Jitsu each placed a fighter (Ariana Terletskiy and Ryla Jaye Knight respectively) in the top-10 rated gold medalists despite finishing outside the top five in team standings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Easton Training Center - Centennial EASTON BJJ led the team standings with 16 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Vesper Rose Ortega, Vesper Rose Ortega, Ryla Jaye Knight.
Easton Training Center - Centennial EASTON BJJ finished first with 16 gold medals at NAGA Denver II Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Denver II Grappling Championship had a 54% submission rate across 719 matches.
Yes, 719 matches are tracked for NAGA Denver II Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Denver II Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Denver, CO.
