
Black Lion Jiu Jitsu dominated the New Breed Grand Rapids Fall Championship, capturing 13 golds, 13 silvers, and 3 bronzes across 33 divisions. Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS placed second with 24 total medals (6G-11S-7B), while Carlson Gracie Team Grand Rapids finished third with 6 medals (5G-1S). Sailor Lepine (grey belt, rating 3128) and Ryan Gorman (white belt, rating 2577) led individual performances, with Gorman earning Tournament MVP honors.
The 136 matches produced a 40% submission rate, running 8 points below the New Breed organization average of 48%, indicating a points-heavy event. The youth white featherweight division (46-55 lbs. gi) served as the deepest bracket with 6 placements. Decisions and points determined 78 of 136 matches, while submissions accounted for 55 finishes.
Carlson Gracie Team Grand Rapids punched above their medal count with four fighters in the top 10 gold medalists by rating: Cayden Lee Johnson (grey belt, 2748), Ryan Gorman (white belt, 2577), and Declan Walczak (grey belt, 2372). Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS placed Lachlan Sherman Kaczanowski (grey belt, 3047) as the second-highest rated gold medalist. Sudbury MMA and Deep Water Grappling and Striking House each won 2 golds despite fielding smaller rosters than the top three academies.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Lion Jiu Jitsu | 12 | 13 | 3 | 28 |
| 2 | Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS | 6 | 10 | 7 | 23 |
| 3 | Carlson Gracie Team Grand Rapids CARLSON GRACIE TEAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Daniel Gracie Team Michigan RENZO GRACIE NY | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Deep Water Grappling and Striking House | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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