
Diego Ramalho BJJ NC dominated the New Breed Raleigh Championship, capturing 16 gold medals across 32 total podium finishes on February 21, 2025. The North Carolina powerhouse finished first by a significant margin over second-place Embrace Martial Arts, which earned 8 golds and 17 total medals. Carter William Richardson (blue belt, rating 4674) from Crest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu led individual gold medalists, while Alexander C Dawavendewa (white belt, rating 4322) from Diego Ramalho BJJ NC secured multiple wins and earned Tournament MVP honors.
The 369 matches across 87 divisions produced a 46% submission rate, tracking 2 points below the New Breed organizational average of 48%. Submissions accounted for 168 decisive finishes, with 190 matches decided by points or decision. The youth white LIGHTWEIGHT (56-65 LBS.) gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 8 placements, indicating concentrated competition in that age and weight class.
Island Jiu Jitsu Atlantic finished third with 7 golds but accumulated 22 total medals, suggesting consistent depth across multiple divisions. Crest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu TDBJJ placed fourth with 6 golds from 13 total medals, while Ethos Jiu Jitsu Wilmington demonstrated efficiency by converting 4 golds into only 4 total medals—a 100% gold-to-medal conversion rate. Rowan Wrestling Academy's Pedigo Submission Fighting affiliate produced multiple grey belt champions, with Landon Joshua Dodson (rating 4039) and Preston Dodson (rating 3888) both securing gold medals.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Ramalho BJJ NC | 16 | 14 | 1 | 31 |
| 2 | Embrace Martial Arts | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 | Island Jiu Jitsu Atlantic | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | Crest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu TDBJJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | Team Casarez | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
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Entered ranked #134 of 193 by JITS rating(1,200)