
Ground Strike Lionheart dominated the team standings at New Breed's Birmingham Fall Championship on October 31, capturing 7 gold medals across 33 divisions. Gracie Barra Jasper-AL finished second with 6 golds and 16 total medals, while American Top Team Tuscaloosa claimed 5 golds. Sawyer Higdon earned Tournament MVP honors, with white belt Weslin Phillips (American Top Team Tuscaloosa, rating 4199) posting the highest individual rating among gold medalists.
The 107 total matches produced a 54% submission rate, outpacing New Breed's 48% organizational average by 6 points. The youth beginner featherweight (46-55 lbs.) nogi division served as the tournament's deepest bracket with 8 placements, reflecting strong youth participation across weight classes. Submissions accounted for 58 decided matches, while 42 matches concluded via points or decision.
Ground Strike Lionheart led all academies with 9 total medals (7G, 1S, 1B), anchored by multiple gold finishers including Alex Etress (grey belt, rating 3219) and David Favian Robles (yellow belt, rating 3081). Gracie Barra Jasper-AL accumulated 16 medals despite fewer golds, indicating consistent podium placements across weight classes. Tupelo Jiu Jitsu Academy emerged as a mid-tier performer with 5 total medals and Nash Miller (white belt, rating 3662) as a top individual finisher.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground Strike Lionheart | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 2 | Gracie Barra Jasper-AL GRACIE BARRA | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa AMERICAN TOP TEAM | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 4 | Tupelo Jiu Jitsu Academy | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | Tribe Martial Arts Academy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Entered ranked #41 of 61 by JITS rating(1,284)