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Newbreed Florida State Championship
Saturday, February 8, 2025
USF Recreation Center · Tampa, FL
252Competitors
41Academies
379Matches
143Divisions
96Golds
Results
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dominated the team standings, capturing 13 gold medals across 20 total podium finishes at the New Breed Florida State Championship on February 7, 2025 in Tampa. Checkmat Olympus placed second with 10 golds and 23 total medals, while Gracie Brandon took third with 9 golds and 24 total medals. John Torza (white belt, rating 7103) from Black Tie led the individual gold medalist rankings, with Audrey Mae Hurd Pagara (grey belt, rating 7091) from Asenjo BJJ and Joslyn "babyshark" Molina (advanced belt, rating 7020) from Checkmat rounding out the top performers. Giovanni Pazos earned Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The event produced a 46% submission rate across 379 total matches—2 points below the New Breed organizational average of 48%, indicating a slightly more point-oriented competitive landscape. Submissions accounted for 173 decisive finishes while 200 matches ended by points or decision. The youth white LIGHTWEIGHT (56-65 LBS.) gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 6 placements, reflecting strong youth participation across 94 total divisions and 41 academies.
Academy Intel
Asenjo BJJ delivered outsized results with only 9 total medals but 6 golds—a 67% gold conversion rate that exceeded larger programs. Caridian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu accumulated 17 total medals but won only 5 golds, suggesting depth without dominance. Upper Academy Florida and Xtreme Ground Fighting BJJ both finished with 5 golds but diverged in total output: Upper Academy recorded 13 medals while Xtreme posted 8, indicating more consistent placement across weight classes for the latter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BLACK TIE BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU led the team standings with 11 gold medals. Top gold medalists include John Torza, John Torza, Joslyn”babyshark” Molina.
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BLACK TIE BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU finished first with 11 gold medals at NEWBREED FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP had a 46% submission rate across 379 matches.
Yes, 379 matches are tracked for NEWBREED FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP was a NEWBREED tournament held at Tampa, FL.
