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Newbreed Tampa Samurai Series
Saturday, May 24, 2025
USF Recreation Center - East Gym · Tampa, FL
347Competitors
43Academies
566Matches
195Divisions
143Golds
Results
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dominated the New Breed Tampa Samurai Series, capturing 21 gold medals across 35 total podium finishes to claim the team title. Checkmat Olympus placed second with 21 golds but only 28 total medals, while Upper Academy Florida rounded out the top three with 15 golds and 25 total medals. White belt John Torza (Black Tie) led individual performers with a 7103 rating, followed by Advanced belt Joslyn "babyshark" Molina (Checkmat, 7020 rating) and grey belt Killian Emilio Rodgers (Black Tie, 5960 rating).
By the Numbers
Submissions accounted for 45% of 563 decided matches—3 percentage points below the New Breed organizational average of 48%, indicating a slightly more point-oriented event. The youth white MIDDLEWEIGHT (96-105 LBS.) gi division proved the deepest bracket with 6 placements across 124 total divisions. The tournament fielded 566 matches across 43 academies, distributing 144 gold medals across the competition.
Academy Intel
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's 21-gold haul outpaced Checkmat Olympus despite identical gold counts, as Black Tie converted medals into higher total finishes (35 vs. 28). BlackStone Jiu Jitsu Academy finished fourth with 14 golds but accumulated 38 total medals—the highest medal volume of any academy—signaling consistent mid-tier placements across divisions. Landon Munoz earned Tournament MVP honors in a field that included 43 academies competing across Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Checkmat Olympus CHECKMAT led the team standings with 21 gold medals. Top gold medalists include John Torza, John Torza, Killian Emilio Rodgers.
Checkmat Olympus CHECKMAT finished first with 21 gold medals at NEWBREED TAMPA SAMURAI SERIES. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED TAMPA SAMURAI SERIES had a 45% submission rate across 566 matches.
Yes, 566 matches are tracked for NEWBREED TAMPA SAMURAI SERIES. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED TAMPA SAMURAI SERIES was a NEWBREED tournament held at Tampa, FL.
