
MidSouth LCCT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy and Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu tied for the team title, each earning 26 total medals across 58 divisions at the 2026 AGF Memphis Championships. MidSouth LCCT led in gold medals with 14, while Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu captured 13 golds. Carter Ball (grey belt, Anthony Mitchell Jiu Jitsu Studio) earned Tournament MVP honors, while Azaliya Grace Jones (grey belt, Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, rating 5700) dominated the individual rankings as the event's top-rated competitor.
The 244 matches produced a 62% submission rate — 7 points above the American Grappling Federation's 55% season average. Of 241 decided matches, 149 ended by submission while 91 went to decision. The youth white male ROOSTER III (UP TO 55 LBS) gi division served as the event's deepest bracket with 10 placements, reflecting strong participation in the youngest male weight class.
Border Martial Arts Academy (NOVA UNIÃO) finished 5th overall but accumulated 33 total medals across 33 placements, indicating consistent depth across multiple divisions. Anthony Mitchell Jiu Jitsu Studio (INICIO JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION) placed 3rd with 18 total medals and produced the tournament MVP. Tupelo Jiu Jitsu Academy operated as a focused program, converting all 5 of its entries into gold medals with zero silver or bronze finishes.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MidSouth LCCT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy | 14 | 7 | 5 | 26 |
| 2 | Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu | 13 | 9 | 4 | 26 |
| 3 | Anthony Mitchell Jiu Jitsu Studio INICIO JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
| 4 | Jackson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy LUIZ PALHARES | 9 | 8 | 2 | 19 |
| 5 | Border Martial Arts Academy NOVA UNIÃO | 6 | 14 | 13 | 33 |
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