
Grapplehouse BJJ led the team standings at FUJI BJJ South Bend Winter Championship with 8 golds and 10 total medals in South Bend, IN on February 14, 2026. Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu placed second with 5 golds and 18 medals, followed by Bulldog Fight Team (4G/8S/6B). Top-rated gold medalist Davi Marinke Zimmermann Dos Santos from Unity Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids (Grey belt, rated 3073) headlined the winners.
68% submission rate across 102 decided matches — 12 points above the FUJI BJJ Hawaii season average of 56%. 69 wins came by submission while 32 went to points or decision. The youth UNDER 70LBS nogi division was the deepest bracket with 8 placements.
Grapplehouse BJJ claimed 8 golds to Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's 5 in the team standings. Bulldog Fight Team earned 4 golds from 18 total podiums. Top-rated gold medalists included Davi Marinke Zimmermann Dos Santos (rated 3073) and Camila Guerrero (rated 2764).
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 5 | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 | Bulldog Fight Team | 4 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
| 3 | Gentry Martial Arts | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Grapplehouse BJJ CARLSON GRACIE TEAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Unity Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |