
Renzo Gracie RI dominated the NAGA Rhode Island Championship on January 30, 2026, capturing 9 gold medals across 77 divisions. The Tiverton-based event drew 51 academies and produced 92 gold medals distributed across 272 matches. Cain M Cawley (orange belt, rating 5400) and Gabriel Morais Ferreira (yellow belt, rating 4770) each claimed multiple golds, while Solina Johnson earned Tournament MVP honors.
The event's 54% submission rate exceeded the NAGA season average by 5 percentage points, with 146 of 272 matches decided by submission versus 118 by points or decision. The youth beginner male 60-69.9 gi division served as the deepest bracket with 9 placements, indicating concentrated competition at the foundational level.
Fight Sports Boston finished second with 17 total medals (7G-8S-2B), while Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu claimed third with 18 medals (5G-6S-7B). Alliance Jiu Jitsu Westborough and Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM demonstrated efficiency with minimal medal spread—Alliance posted 5 total medals from 4 golds, while Cruvinel Brothers converted all 4 medals into gold finishes with zero silver or bronze.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renzo Gracie RI RENZO GRACIE NY | 9 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| 2 | Fight Sports Boston | 7 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 | Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 5 | 6 | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Kairos Jiu Jitsu | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | Werdum Nantucket | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
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