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NAGA Detroit Grappling Championship

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Hype Athletics Wayne · Wayne, MI
335Competitors
55Academies
497Matches
113Divisions
138Golds

Results

Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ATOS) dominated the team standings, capturing 20 gold medals across 50 total podium finishes—more than double the second-place Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate's 10 golds. Blue belt Abigail Rebecca Promise Meyer and yellow belt Zach Szymanski led ATOS's medal haul with multiple gold finishes, while unaffiliated orange belt Leslie Itzayana Fraire earned Tournament MVP honors with a 4581 rating, the event's highest-ranked performer.

By the Numbers

The 497 total matches produced a 47% submission rate, tracking 2 points below the North American Grappling Association's 49% seasonal average. The tournament fielded 100 divisions across 54 academies, with the youth beginner female 60–69.9 nogi bracket serving as the deepest division at 8 competitors.

Academy Intel

ATOS's dominance extended beyond team medals: the academy placed 3 fighters in the top 10 individual ratings (Meyer, Szymanski, and Yousif Younis of Blue Devil Jiu Jitsu at 3473). The Butcher Shop (Jiu-Jitsu For Life Team) finished third with 10 golds and 19 total medals, while Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu accumulated 20 medals (5 golds, 7 silvers, 8 bronzes)—demonstrating consistent depth without top-tier finishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  ATOS led the team standings with 19 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Leslie Itzayana Fraire, Leslie Itzayana Fraire, Peyton Leigh Stuart.
Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  ATOS finished first with 19 gold medals at NAGA Detroit Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Detroit Grappling Championship had a 47% submission rate across 497 matches.
Yes, 497 matches are tracked for NAGA Detroit Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Detroit Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Wayne, MI.

Team Standings

NAGA Detroit Grappling Championship Team Standings
#AcademyGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  ATOS19161348
2Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate  DETROIT JIU-JITSU107724
3The Butcher Shop  JIU-JITSU FOR LIFE TEAM104418
4Blue devil jiu jitsu  PROVING GROUNDS JIU JITSU AFFILIATION102315
5Jiu-Jitsu For Life Team USA  JIU-JITSU FOR LIFE TEAM73111

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Highlights

Tournament MVP⭐
Leslie Itzayana Fraire🥇
Lovato Jiu-jitsu
1,060→2,130+1070
·4-0·2 SUB, 1 DEC, 1 Walkover

Top Upsets

7%#1

win probability

CW
Cannon Wickson
1,038Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
SUB
JM
Julian Morales
3,228Metro Jiu-jitsu
Elo Gap: -2190·Yellow Belt
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 7% expected win probability entering this match.
10%#2

win probability

WS
Will Stewart
1,015Dragons den Combat Sports
PTS
Maxwell John Connor
Maxwell John Connor
2,960Kola Ajose BJJ
Elo Gap: -1945·White Belt
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 10% expected win probability entering this match.
11%#3

win probability

MT
Matthew Torio
1,552Monroe Jiu Jitsu
SUB
Xzavier Jayar Hicks
Xzavier Jayar Hicks
3,373Lead BJJ
Elo Gap: -1821·Yellow Belt
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 11% expected win probability entering this match.
12%#4

win probability

SC
Sammy Connor
1,060Kola Ajose BJJ
SUB
Reece Willis Cerbolles
Reece Willis Cerbolles
2,768Lead BJJ
Elo Gap: -1708·Yellow Belt
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 12% expected win probability entering this match.
12%#5

win probability

Josiah Lee Diepenhorst
Josiah Lee Diepenhorst
1,070Pedigo Submission Fighting
SUB
Reece Willis Cerbolles
Reece Willis Cerbolles
2,768Lead BJJ
Elo Gap: -1698·Orange Belt
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 12% expected win probability entering this match.

Best Wins

79#1

Win Quality

MT
Matthew Torio
1,552Monroe Jiu Jitsu
SUB
Xzavier Jayar Hicks
Xzavier Jayar Hicks
3,373Lead BJJ
vs Ranked #201·Yellow Belt
78#2

Win Quality

CW
Cannon Wickson
1,038Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
SUB
JM
Julian Morales
3,228Metro Jiu-jitsu
vs Ranked #63·Yellow Belt
75#3

Win Quality

CA
Cody Azzopardi
1,720Commonwealth Jiu Jitsu
SUB
Maxwell John Connor
Maxwell John Connor
2,960Kola Ajose BJJ
vs Ranked #3·Yellow Belt
72#4

Win Quality

SC
Sammy Connor
1,060Kola Ajose BJJ
SUB
Reece Willis Cerbolles
Reece Willis Cerbolles
2,768Lead BJJ
vs Ranked #4·Yellow Belt
72#5

Win Quality

Josiah Lee Diepenhorst
Josiah Lee Diepenhorst
1,070Pedigo Submission Fighting
SUB
Reece Willis Cerbolles
Reece Willis Cerbolles
2,768Lead BJJ
vs Ranked #4·Orange Belt
Cinderella Run👑
Xzavier Jayar Hicks🥇
Lead BJJ

Entered ranked #201 of 260 by JITS rating(3,373)

R1:WvsAli Karrar Al-mulla(1,289)
SUB
R2:WvsSamuel Desmarais(1,017)
SUB
R3:LvsMatthew Torio(1,552)
SUB
R4:WvsMatthew Torio(1,060)
PTS
R5:LvsMatthew Torio(1,552)
SUB
R6:WvsForrest Ramage(1,290)
SUB
SF:WvsAli Karrar Al-mulla(1,289)
PTS
F:WvsJaxon Robert Willman(1,460)
PTS
🥇 Gold Medal·+740 rating gained

Academy Wars

#114 matches · 9 subs
Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate
Detroit Jiu-jitsu Syndicate
11wins
vs
R
Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
3wins
79%21%
#28 matches · 6 subs
R
Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
6wins
vs
G
Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2wins
75%25%
#38 matches · 7 subs
Alvarez Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Alvarez Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
4wins
vs
G
Gracie Barra Northville
4wins
50%50%
#46 matches · 4 subs
Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate
Detroit Jiu-jitsu Syndicate
3wins
vs
T
The Butcher Shop
3wins
50%50%
#56 matches · 4 subs
G
Gracie Barra Northville
1win
vs
R
Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
5wins
17%83%

Rivalry Rematches

#14 career meetings
BT
Benjamin Thomas Bradley4wins
vs
HB
Hamza Berry0wins
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBBradley
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBBradley
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBBradley
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBBradley
#24 career meetings
BJ
Barrett Janowak2wins
vs
MT
Maximus Timothy McCall2wins
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBJanowak
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBJanowak
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBMccall
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipPTSMccall
#34 career meetings
Tilawah Ryan Fahey
Tilawah Ryan Fahey4wins
vs
MS
Mila Sikora0wins
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBFahey
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBFahey
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBFahey
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBFahey
#44 career meetings
LK
Lucy Katz4wins
vs
Nova Quinn Mante
Nova Quinn Mante0wins
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBKatz
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipPTSKatz
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBKatz
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipPTSKatz
#54 career meetings
NF
Nora Francis4wins
vs
HP
Hebin Park0wins
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipPTSFrancis
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipPTSFrancis
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBFrancis
NAGA Detroit Grappling ChampionshipSUBFrancis