NAGACompleted
NAGA Little Rock Grappling Championship
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Barton Coliseum · Little Rock, AR
159Competitors
32Academies
203Matches
69Divisions
72Golds
Results
Rock City MMA dominated the NAGA Little Rock Grappling Championship on May 30, 2025, capturing 9 golds, 19 silvers, and 7 bronzes across 35 total medals. The Little Rock-based powerhouse more than doubled the medal count of second-place Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, which earned 6 golds and 3 silvers. Sheffield Scott (grey belt, Westside MMA) claimed Tournament MVP honors, while Lainey McKinney (white belt, Westside MMA) posted the highest rating among gold medalists at 6360, followed by Azaliya Grace Jones (grey belt, Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu) at 5700.
By the Numbers
The event's submission rate of 68% exceeded the North American Grappling Association seasonal average of 49% by 19 percentage points, indicating a technical, finishing-heavy competition across 203 decided matches. Submissions accounted for 138 of those matches, while decisions and points determined only 64 outcomes. The youth beginner male 70–79.9 gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 8 placements across the 58 total divisions contested.
Academy Intel
Rock City MMA's two satellite locations combined for 12 medals (9 from the flagship Little Rock gym, 3 from Monticello), establishing regional dominance. Westside MMA and its affiliated Westside BJJ / GFTEAM Arkansas programs collectively earned 12 golds across their entries, positioning them as the second-largest medal producers. Border Martial Arts Academy (NOVA UNIÃO) and 501 BJJ & Kickboxing (GFTEAM ARKANSAS) rounded out the top five team finishers with 8 and 10 total medals respectively, demonstrating consistent depth across the Arkansas and Tennessee grappling ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rock City MMA ROCK CITY MMA LITTLE ROCK led the team standings with 9 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Azaliya Grace Jones, Azaliya Grace Jones, Sheffield Scott.
Rock City MMA ROCK CITY MMA LITTLE ROCK finished first with 9 gold medals at NAGA Little Rock Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Little Rock Grappling Championship had a 68% submission rate across 203 matches.
Yes, 203 matches are tracked for NAGA Little Rock Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Little Rock Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Little Rock, AR.
