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Newbreed Pensacola Winter Championship
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Pensacola Interstate Fair · Pensacola, FL
135Competitors
16Academies
188Matches
88Divisions
53Golds
Results
Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ dominated the New Breed Pensacola Winter Championship, capturing 13 gold medals across 17 total placements to lead all 16 academies. Rosalyn Welford of Phoenix Rising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu earned Tournament MVP honors, winning multiple golds at the grey belt level with a rating of 3441. Uriah Zion Restrepo (Checkmat Gulf Breeze, rating 3863) and Robert Woodring Jr (Checkmat Gulf Breeze, rating 3248) delivered strong performances across multiple divisions for the championship team.
By the Numbers
The event produced a 46% submission rate across 188 total matches—2 percentage points below the New Breed organizational average of 48%, indicating a balanced technical approach rather than submission-heavy competition. The youth white FEATHERWEIGHT (46-55 LBS.) gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 6 placements, reflecting strong youth participation in that weight class. Of 54 gold medals distributed, submissions decided 86 matches while points and decisions determined 101 outcomes.
Academy Intel
Checkmat Gulf Breeze's 17-medal haul nearly doubled second-place Phoenix Rising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's 10 total medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze). SmashBrosJJ finished third with 13 total medals across 5 golds, demonstrating depth despite fewer championship finishes than the top two programs. The Academy of Pensacola Combat Sports and Port City Combat Sports each secured 5 total medals, positioning them as competitive mid-tier programs within the local competitive landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ CHECKMAT led the team standings with 13 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Austin Caine Oranday, Isaiah Jose Avila, Payton Lee Wolter.
Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ CHECKMAT finished first with 13 gold medals at NEWBREED PENSACOLA WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED PENSACOLA WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP had a 46% submission rate across 188 matches.
Yes, 188 matches are tracked for NEWBREED PENSACOLA WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED PENSACOLA WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP was a NEWBREED tournament held at Pensacola, FL.
