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Newbreed Birmingham Fall Championship
Saturday, November 1, 2025
UAB Campus Recreation · Birmingham, AL
81Competitors
18Academies
107Matches
52Divisions
34Golds
Results
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.
By the Numbers
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.
Academy Intel
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ground Strike Lionheart led the team standings with 7 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Weslin Phillips, Weslin Phillips, Nash Miller.
Ground Strike Lionheart finished first with 7 gold medals at NEWBREED BIRMINGHAM FALL CHAMPIONSHIP. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED BIRMINGHAM FALL CHAMPIONSHIP had a 54% submission rate across 107 matches.
Yes, 107 matches are tracked for NEWBREED BIRMINGHAM FALL CHAMPIONSHIP. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED BIRMINGHAM FALL CHAMPIONSHIP was a NEWBREED tournament held at Birmingham, AL.
