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Arizona State Championship Nogi Youth

Sunday, November 16, 2025
411 S Packard Dr · 411 S Packard Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
364Competitors
46Academies
315Matches
71Divisions
263Videos
79Golds

Results

Lotus Club – Fight and Fitness dominated the Arizona State Championship NoGi Youth, capturing 9 gold medals without a single silver or bronze finish across 70 divisions. The Tempe-based academy's perfect medal haul outpaced second-place Refuge BJJ, which earned 7 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Among individual gold medalists, Adelynn Maris Capasso (grey belt, rating 5381) and Aubrey Elise Parker (yellow belt, rating 5307) posted the highest competition ratings, with Ryder Garcia earning Tournament MVP honors.

By the Numbers

The event's submission rate reached 62% across 305 decided matches—a 10-point increase over the Jiu-Jitsu World League's 52% seasonal average. Of the 79 total gold medals awarded, 189 matches ended by submission compared to 108 by decision or points. The kindergarten_2018-2019 White Male 50-59 nogi division served as the deepest bracket with 10 placements, reflecting strong youth participation across the 364-competitor field.

Academy Intel

Los Gallos Grappling Club and Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu tied for third place with 4 golds each, though Los Gallos accumulated 10 total medals (4 golds, 4 silvers, 2 bronzes) versus Jay Pages' 8 (4 golds, 3 silvers, 1 bronze). De Boa Jiu Jitsu and Red Hawk Academy both finished with 4 golds but diverged in medal distribution—De Boa posted 4 bronzes to Red Hawk's single bronze. Gracie Barra Avondale's 3 golds placed them seventh, demonstrating the franchise's competitive depth across multiple Arizona locations.

Brackets

94 brackets · 364 competitors

toddler 2020-2021

white

malenogi · toddler 2020-2021 · white·30-39
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Theodore Steinberg2,904Gracie Barra Queen Creek13-6
2Lucas Hernandez1,10710th Planet Goodyear5-15
3Joseph Chelmagan1,102Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness1-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Theodore Steinberg
Confidence: 70%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1704 JITS
malenogi · toddler 2020-2021 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Warren Funkhouser1,275Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness3-2
2Giovanni Paolini1,018Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu0-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Warren Funkhouser
Confidence: 31%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1147 JITS

kindergarten 2018-2019

white

malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nathan Patino4,096Red Hawk Academy51-8
2Daniel Ortiz3,732Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness46-21
3Kristian Stevens3,418Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness14-5
4Parker Prenovost3,185Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness20-5
5Troy Uchitel2,815Refuge BJJ9-5
6Vincent Stutz2,116Starkiller Grappling3-2
7Troy Funkhouser1,998Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness2-2
8Zander Borboa1,869Checkmat Phoenix12-11
9Forest Ward1,424Carlson Gracie Gilbert45-53
10Troy JR Denman1,382Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness7-8
11Elijah Tejada1,287Refuge BJJ2-6
12Titus Lichtenberger1,064One Love Grappling Arts1-15
13Dane Winters1,054Crypto Jiu Jitsu1-3
14Benjamin Vega1,016Crypto Jiu Jitsu0-4
14 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nathan Patino
Confidence: 65%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2175 JITS
2 smurfs detected
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nina Averbukh2,971Refuge BJJ7-3
2Aly Brown2,902Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu7-3
3Presli Suchon2,630Refuge BJJ9-3
4Georgia Flin2,234M1 Combat Academy3-2
5Pinto Odom1,371Refuge BJJ4-9
6Ava Brown1,355Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu4-6
7MacKenzie Giannini1,213Carlson Gracie Gilbert4-10
8Camila van Buren1,145Van Buren Jiu Jitsu3-8
9Mika Rozendorn1,012Fluid Martial Arts Academy0-4
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Nina Averbukh
Confidence: 43%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1870 JITS
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sander Villamarin3,937Gillette Brazilian Jiu Jitsu10-0
2Hunter Neal3,439De Boa Jiu Jitsu18-5
3Colton Page2,428Gracie Barra Chandler15-7
4Leon Tuchman2,102Fluid Martial Arts Academy3-3
5Tillman Kint2,089Fortify Fight Club2-1
6Ben Orly1,962Fluid Martial Arts Academy2-1
7Trevor Voss1,550Fortify Fight Club2-1
8Finley St Clair1,428Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness3-4
9Adam Hassan1,203Proving Ground MMA4-6
10James Kutsch1,20210th Planet Palmdale16-30
11Rex Myers1,181Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness2-7
12Asher Cups1,104Proving Ground MMA2-8
13Jacob Kushmakov1,060Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness1-1
14Hudson Baltz1,016Chute Boxe Academy0-4
14 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Sander Villamarin
Confidence: 69%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1836 JITS
Lopsided
2 smurfs detected
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sophie Bush1,896Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness9-3
2Isabella Cardoza1,083Rogue Wave7-9
3Dahl Rowzae1,061Los Gallos Grappling Club1-1
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Sophie Bush
Confidence: 46%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1347 JITS
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lucas Martinez4,403Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness21-6
2Isai Saenkov2,762De Boa Jiu Jitsu18-7
3Asa Cups2,439Proving Ground MMA6-6
4James Tomasick JR1,394North Star BJJ3-4
5Thiago Reyes1,366Carlos Farias BJJ3-5
6Everett Daniel1,114Starkiller Grappling6-19
7Illias Mayfield1,083Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu2-4
8Damian Andrade1,012Crypto Jiu Jitsu0-4
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Lucas Martinez
Confidence: 86%
Division: Stacked · Avg 1947 JITS
Lopsided
2 smurfs detected
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kelvin Lara1,958Ufc Huntington Beach39-20
2Isaac Chelmagan1,473Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness3-6
3Asher Jobe1,054Crypto Jiu Jitsu1-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Kelvin Lara
Confidence: 42%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1495 JITS
1 smurf detected

grey

malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maddox Downie4,911Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness30-8
2Kaiden Kosec4,011Au BJJ Academy30-14
3Lawsun Brief3,732Matadero Jiujitsu Academy46-31
4Ace Armstrong1,184Gracie Barra Queen Creek6-10
5Jaxson Davis1,007Gracie Barra Tucson0-2
6Greyson Poole1,006Gracie Barra - Tucson0-2
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Maddox Downie
Confidence: 78%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2642 JITS
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kenzington Vlahos6,200Lucas Lepri BJJ64-21
2Olivia Lumpkins3,961Gracie Barra Avondale13-5
3Piper Prenovost3,825Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness17-7
4Olivia Garcia1,151Carlson Gracie Tucson9-23
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Kenzington Vlahos
Confidence: 90%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3784 JITS
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Easton Ballard5,884Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness40-8
2Nicolas Popa4,892Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness19-2
3Carter Cox3,563Gracie Barra Ocotillo26-11
4Xandrius Cano1,673BJJ Social Club18-20
5Rogan Parks1,253Starkiller Grappling9-16
6Wyatt Waite1,085Refuge BJJ6-12
7Sebastian Lorenzo1,031BJJ Social Club0-8
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Easton Ballard
Confidence: 93%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2769 JITS
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aiden Anaya2,686Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu11-4
2John Montgomery1,182Au BJJ Academy14-27
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Aiden Anaya
Confidence: 63%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1934 JITS
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kayleigh Harrington7,131Refuge BJJ51-5
2Anaiyah Jacobs2,104Team Monstro BJJ13-9
3Finley Desoto1,518Carlson Gracie Gilbert14-24
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Kayleigh Harrington
Confidence: 98%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3584 JITS

youth 2016-2017

white

malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zayne Castillo3,952Rogue Wave12-3
2Braxton Brown3,090Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu16-3
3Chevy Jai Tejeda1,294Proving Ground MMA1-3
4Logan Saenz1,265Carlson Gracie Gilbert8-13
5Asher Greinke1,087Averitt Jiu Jitsu1-6
6Ryker Lydon1,077Proving Ground MMA3-13
7Zachary Witherell1,062Daimyo BJJ Academy3-4
8Daniel Lvov1,008Fluid Martial Arts Academy0-2
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Zayne Castillo
Confidence: 82%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1729 JITS
Lopsided
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ella Rozendorn1,375Fluid Martial Arts Academy3-4
2Gabriela Ortiz1,296Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness7-11
3Zaina Abdur Rahman1,085Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu1-5
4Ximena Gonzalez1,071Los Gallos Grappling Club4-12
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Ella Rozendorn
Confidence: 30%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1207 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Max Stein3,071Pallaton BJJ24-11
2Carlos Flores2,185BJJ Social Club4-2
3William Ibanez1,807M1 Combat Academy6-7
4Jackson Giannini1,275Carlson Gracie Gilbert6-21
5Ramon Sanchez1,273Rogue Wave5-6
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Max Stein
Confidence: 48%
Division: Stacked · Avg 1922 JITS
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Emzara Oprea3,615Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness19-2
2Leilanie Leon2,853The Eyrie BJJ20-12
3Braya Whitman2,310De Boa Jiu Jitsu8-4
4Omer Orly1,470Fluid Martial Arts Academy3-4
5Marlowe Smith1,109Los Gallos Grappling Club10-12
6Rogan Myers1,017Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness0-4
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Emzara Oprea
Confidence: 60%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2062 JITS
1 smurf detected
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Mateo Hernandez1,95310th Planet Goodyear53-46
2Carson Quaid1,011Ares Peoria0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Mateo Hernandez
Confidence: 49%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1482 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aiden Thurston1,834De Boa Jiu Jitsu5-5
2Harvey Baltz1,082Chute Boxe Academy2-2
3Ashtyn Shafe1,059Pallaton BJJ1-3
4Adam Orly1,020Fluid Martial Arts Academy0-4
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Aiden Thurston
Confidence: 45%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1249 JITS

grey

malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Elijah Craven-bailey5,633Gracie Barra Avondale28-12
2Mason Bell4,023The Eyrie BJJ32-12
3Joseph Zamora2,103Gracie Barra Avondale11-14
4Leo Bhimineni1,098Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness3-21
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Elijah Craven-bailey
Confidence: 90%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3214 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Joaquin Guzman6,642Gracie Barra Maricopa61-21
2Liam Avalos6,414Refuge BJJ39-9
3Jensen Watchman4,784Gracie Barra North Phoenix62-24
4Javier Arizmendiz4,44212st Jiujitsu44-35
5Jaxton Sarkissian1,836Soul Fighters HQ20-26
6Henry Carlson1,099Gracie Barra North Phoenix7-14
7Kai Bannister1,01110th Planet Scottsdale0-2
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Joaquin Guzman
Confidence: 91%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3747 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Layla Patino5,911Red Hawk Academy50-23
2Eden Armstrong2,670Gracie Barra Queen Creek47-27
3Kiara Albano1,790Gracie Barra Avondale17-14
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Layla Patino
Confidence: 93%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3457 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Teo McArdle7,643Porrada Training Center72-13
2Chase Cagnola6,644Refuge BJJ62-16
3William Ward5,760Carlson Gracie Gilbert115-55
4Dominic Hernandez5,723Sektor Jiu Jitsu51-12
5Joe Flin2,312M1 Combat Academy9-5
6Anthony Solis1,736Gracie Barra Avondale5-8
7Julian Montgomery1,642Au BJJ Academy34-28
8Christian Hawkins1,323Daimyo BJJ Academy2-5
9Logan Russell1,093Gracie Barra Ahwatukee8-9
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Teo McArdle
Confidence: 94%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3764 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maddison Mattly4,694Gracie Barra Chandler106-45
2Ava Lydon2,556Proving Ground MMA16-11
3Penelope Steinberg2,309Gracie Barra Queen Creek15-12
4Opal Trafan1,187Ethos Martial Arts3-11
5Rocki Campa1,092Los Gallos Grappling Club2-4
6Kaia Soleil de Guzman1,086De Boa Jiu Jitsu6-13
7Eva Dacunha1,071Ronin Kombat Club1-4
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Maddison Mattly
Confidence: 89%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1999 JITS
Lopsided
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Luke Andrews7,430Carlson Gracie Tucson35-4
2Jose Patino5,720Red Hawk Academy47-23
3Barrett Ferger1,666Refuge BJJ2-1
4Jonathan Nunez Orozco1,376Crypto Jiu Jitsu9-12
5Matias Franco1,083Renzo Gracie Los Angeles5-14
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Luke Andrews
Confidence: 97%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3455 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Annabelle Li4,096Gracie Barra Ocotillo25-2
2Isabella Flansbaum1,076Refuge BJJ1-5
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Annabelle Li
Confidence: 88%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2586 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Luke Eshoo4,528Double Five Arizona16-2
2Lee Hill2,071Refuge BJJ8-7
3Maddox Piedmont1,69410th Planet Scottsdale2-2
4Graysen Formicola1,186The Arena Brazilian Jiujitsu3-9
5Logan Avitia1,158Gracie Barra Avondale12-20
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Luke Eshoo
Confidence: 82%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2127 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jonathan Jimenez1,506Aspire To Inspire16-7
2Lincoln Harrington1,255Refuge BJJ2-11
3Don Nelson1,091Gracie Barra - Tucson3-22
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Jonathan Jimenez
Confidence: 33%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1284 JITS

open

malenogi · youth 2016-2017·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Hunter Averitt1,107Averitt Jiu Jitsu1-7
2Eli Beltran—12st Jiujitsu—
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3

pre teen 2014-2015

white

femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·110+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Thalia Jackson2,418Sentosa Martial Arts4-1
2Savannah Perez1,580Revive Jiu Jitsu23-9
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Thalia Jackson
Confidence: 46%
Division: Stacked · Avg 1999 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jacob Salinas2,170North Star BJJ8-5
2Asher Rider2,109Mountain Tribe BJJ3-1
3Declan St Clair1,106Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness1-5
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Jacob Salinas
Confidence: 39%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1795 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lexie Stein3,214Pallaton BJJ8-5
2Harper Bruns1,050Carlson Gracie Gilbert0-7
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Lexie Stein
Confidence: 77%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2132 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Cameron Funkhouser2,353Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness4-0
2Damian Quezada1,590Chute Boxe Academy5-4
3Jaxon Greinke1,279Averitt Jiu Jitsu5-3
4Theron Voss1,133Fortify Fight Club1-1
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Cameron Funkhouser
Confidence: 51%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1589 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Bella Gomez3,398The Eyrie BJJ19-6
2Mia Amaya2,657The Eyrie BJJ7-6
3Adilene Flores2,202Red Hawk Academy5-4
4Zoey Caceres1,396Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu3-3
5Taryn Funkhouser1,360Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness1-3
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Bella Gomez
Confidence: 50%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2203 JITS
1 smurf detected
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nikolas Ibanez2,981M1 Combat Academy6-2
2Wolf Kay1,945Sentosa Martial Arts5-1
3Anthony Stutz1,076Starkiller Grappling1-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Nikolas Ibanez
Confidence: 62%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2001 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zander Ochoa2,221Los Gallos Grappling Club13-2
2Uriah Martin1,496Los Gallos Grappling Club5-5
3Luke Smith1,025Chute Boxe Academy1-5
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Zander Ochoa
Confidence: 50%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1581 JITS

grey

femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·110+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Phoenix Ting4,389Gracie Barra Ocotillo25-7
2Mia Campa1,016Los Gallos Grappling Club0-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Phoenix Ting
Confidence: 91%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2703 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·140+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Christopher Ippolito1,241Mountain Tribe BJJ1-7
2Rorke Hall1,112Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu4-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Christopher Ippolito
Confidence: 28%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1177 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Cascius Meise3,970Gracie Barra East Mesa14-9
2Uriah Parvi2,830Daimyo BJJ Academy9-6
3Leokai Albano2,621Gracie Barra Avondale21-9
4Paul Zamora1,452Gracie Barra Avondale9-12
5Jaxon Lindahn1,410Chute Boxe Academy22-26
6Nixon Borboa1,274Mayko and Karen BJJ13-20
7Damian Hall1,248Carlson Gracie Gilbert14-17
8Elijah Odom1,103Refuge BJJ8-11
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Cascius Meise
Confidence: 78%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1989 JITS
Lopsided
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aubree Celis5,222Double Five Arizona23-14
2Emilia Bhimineni1,782Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness11-11
3Delaney Miller1,193Gracie Barra Maricopa2-11
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Aubree Celis
Confidence: 93%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2732 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Arthur Wang4,453Sektor Jiu Jitsu35-8
2Micah Martinez4,077Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness24-8
3Timurlane Busygin4,031Satori No Michi Dojo53-23
4Yair Gonzalez3,359Los Gallos Grappling Club12-4
5Leighton Brubacher2,475Gracie Barra Maricopa4-3
6Zachary Pashos1,876Daimyo BJJ Academy4-2
7Max Perea1,354Pallaton BJJ1-2
8Viggo Kirschen-picart1,334Ares East Mesa BJJ6-8
9Kingston Zavala1,237Au BJJ Academy3-3
10Giovanni Vinueza1,197Gracie Barra Queen Creek5-8
10 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Arthur Wang
Confidence: 66%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2539 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maggie Turner2,475Gracie Barra Ocotillo22-10
2Pandora Wise1,582The Arena Brazilian Jiujitsu Aca23-17
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Maggie Turner
Confidence: 48%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2029 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ethan Longoria4,964Marcio Andre BJJ99-34
2Bradely Trevathan3,956Mako BJJ11-2
3Wade Parks3,240Starkiller Grappling16-10
4Norman Harmon3,011De Boa Jiu Jitsu10-5
5Clayton Perras1,282Au BJJ Academy6-13
6Sulaiman Nemr1,282Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu3-4
7Isaiah Zyaire Mayfield1,192Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu6-6
8Luke Lewis1,125North Star BJJ7-11
9Santiago Navarro1,022Undisputed AZ0-4
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Ethan Longoria
Confidence: 82%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2342 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Adelynn Capasso5,571Atos HQ32-5
2Stella Carlson4,566Gracie Barra North Phoenix22-4
3Susan Villamarin3,024Gillette Brazilian Jiu Jitsu15-6
4Olivia Newberry1,846Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness10-3
5Milana Polson1,209Gracie Barra Queen Creek9-11
6Ariah Anaya1,107Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu10-11
7Adalynn Traylor1,100Carlson Gracie Gilbert4-18
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Adelynn Capasso
Confidence: 92%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2632 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Eli Green3,261Gracie Barra Maricopa57-21
2Lucas Avitia3,114Gracie Barra Avondale27-17
3Leonardo Ortiz1,259Vargas Jiu Jitsu3-8
4Jack Sandberg1,173Revive Jiu Jitsu12-21
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Eli Green
Confidence: 61%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2202 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Janessa Jimenez5,121Aspire To Inspire33-10
2Valentina Flores4,472Pablo Silva BJJ57-17
3Vivian Vanoverbeck1,120Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay8-18
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Janessa Jimenez
Confidence: 79%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3571 JITS

open

malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Connor Carapetian4,733Gracie Barra Chandler19-11
2Ryder Czanstke1,124Gracie Barra North Phoenix10-19
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Connor Carapetian
Confidence: 93%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2929 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Daytona Bello6,169Starkiller Grappling33-11
2Jet Harrison5,873Au BJJ Academy45-13
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Daytona Bello
Confidence: 32%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 6021 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Brinley Polkoski1,115Starkiller Grappling10-33
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Collin Brasfield2,710Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu6-1
2Graysun Brief2,153Matadero Jiujitsu Academy22-22
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Collin Brasfield
Confidence: 39%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2432 JITS

jr teen 2012-2013

white

femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·130+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Diana Preda2,058Los Gallos Grappling Club7-2
2Makayla Murcia1,013Los Gallos Grappling Club0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Diana Preda
Confidence: 52%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1536 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Naoki Aliberto2,808Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness9-4
2Liam Killeen1,527Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness2-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Naoki Aliberto
Confidence: 58%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2168 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Brody Bohn2,075Red Hawk Academy18-7
2Noah Kushmakov1,637Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness2-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Brody Bohn
Confidence: 36%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1856 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Evelyn Broyles2,152Carlson Gracie Gilbert9-6
2Leilany Flores1,225Red Hawk Academy2-3
3McKenna Hoppes1,008Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu0-2
4Karissa Hoppes1,006Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu0-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Evelyn Broyles
Confidence: 52%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1348 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ryder Garcia3,254Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu7-1
2Owen Metz2,144Chute Boxe Academy14-8
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Ryder Garcia
Confidence: 53%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2699 JITS

grey

femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·130+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Melanie Romero3,868Gracie Barra Avondale10-1
2Loretta Harmon1,397De Boa Jiu Jitsu3-10
3Cecellia Phillips1,229Gracie Barra Queen Creek5-6
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Melanie Romero
Confidence: 83%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2165 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aubrey Parker6,611Refuge BJJ71-18
2Emerson Smith1,234Los Gallos Grappling Club3-15
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Aubrey Parker
Confidence: 98%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3923 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ghael Caicedo5,358Gracie Barra North Phoenix19-3
2Cassius Yarborough3,952Porrada Training Center34-11
3Cyrus Hill2,615One Love Grappling Arts10-6
4Caellum McKernan1,140Gracie Barra Queen Creek4-12
5Jax Palacios1,100Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness3-7
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Ghael Caicedo
Confidence: 84%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2833 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Arianna “Raptor” Rivero3,964Strength and Honor38-8
2McKayla Parker1,973Patriot Martial Arts17-20
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Arianna “Raptor” Rivero
Confidence: 74%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2969 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kohen Mate4,541Starkiller Grappling8-1
2Otto Brubacher1,281Gracie Barra Maricopa1-4
3Silas Rees1,261Carlos Farias BJJ3-6
4Noah Lewis1,223North Star BJJ12-11
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Kohen Mate
Confidence: 90%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2077 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Brianna Vanpraag4,041V1sion BJJ - Checkmat Ladera Ran36-22
2Mia Rios3,139Gracie Barra Chandler19-12
3Emma Butler1,112Gracie Arizona4-24
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Brianna Vanpraag
Confidence: 72%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2764 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Alex Richard3,239Gracie Arizona15-8
2Mason Capasso1,230Atos HQ16-18
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Alex Richard
Confidence: 74%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2235 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Isabella Dunlap3,522Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness14-4
2Chloe Newberry1,385Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness4-10
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Isabella Dunlap
Confidence: 76%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2454 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Noah McLaughlin3,122Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness14-5
2Christian Butler1,218Gracie Arizona15-13
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Noah McLaughlin
Confidence: 72%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2170 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ellisa Nieves5,101Au BJJ Academy25-6
2Pepper Nordberg1,222Carlson Gracie Oro Valley4-8
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Ellisa Nieves
Confidence: 94%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3162 JITS

open

malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Freddie Salamy7,755Kola Ajose BJJ49-4
2Tyler Wahl5,204Odins Halls BJJ118-25
3Ethan Trivette3,442All American MMA29-19
4Noah Covarrubias2,024Ares BJJ Goodyear4-1
5Kaden Averitt1,171Averitt Jiu Jitsu2-4
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Freddie Salamy
Confidence: 96%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3919 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Hazel Humphrey4,936Atos HQ13-6
2Elisah Rivas3,601Gracie Barra Avondale31-15
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Hazel Humphrey
Confidence: 59%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4269 JITS

teen 2010-2011

grey

malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sam Stein1,925Pallaton BJJ16-24
2Abram Holtz1,008Rogue Wave0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Sam Stein
Confidence: 48%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1467 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jonah Redden3,133Crypto Jiu Jitsu15-5
2Wenseslao Vences2,498The Eyrie BJJ9-5
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Jonah Redden
Confidence: 41%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2816 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Tres Rios4,106Gracie Barra Chandler11-3
2Luke Simon2,423Au BJJ Academy13-5
3Vincent Contreras1,632BJJ Social Club2-2
4Raul Limas1,387De Boa Jiu Jitsu7-12
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Tres Rios
Confidence: 79%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2387 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·145-159
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Nehemiah Smith2,045The Eyrie BJJ23-18
2Devaun Baucum1,859Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness9-9
3Reynaldo Villanueva1,034The Eyrie BJJ0-10
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Nehemiah Smith
Confidence: 40%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1646 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·160-174
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Alexander Brown3,662Carlson Gracie Gilbert21-4
2Alexander Stepek1,761Carlson Gracie Gilbert6-4
3Julian Contreras1,015Los Gallos Grappling Club0-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Alexander Brown
Confidence: 79%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2146 JITS

open

malenogi · teen 2010-2011·85-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★David Portillo4,085The Eyrie BJJ21-5
2Axe Torres2,667Sentosa Martial Arts23-13
3Westin Betzold1,738Ares Peoria4-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: David Portillo
Confidence: 71%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2830 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★McCartney Fell1,704Sol Brazilian Jiu Jitsu20-7
2Zoe Bess1,115Crypto Jiu Jitsu5-22
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: McCartney Fell
Confidence: 40%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1410 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sophia Westcott6,194Revive Jiu Jitsu47-8
2Kaitlyn Klein4,144Gracie Barra Chandler19-9
3Clara Mate2,919Starkiller Grappling11-7
4Olivia Nathan2,475North Side BJJ14-20
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Sophia Westcott
Confidence: 88%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3933 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kaua Soares2,561Marcio Andre BJJ3-0
2Keanu Albano1,477Gracie Barra Avondale9-7
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Kaua Soares
Confidence: 53%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2019 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Logan Archer2,806Mountain Tribe BJJ3-1
2Edel Cisneros1,926Trujitsu - Bakersfield BJJ14-6
3Cooper Warren1,370Pallaton BJJ6-8
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Logan Archer
Confidence: 55%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2034 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Persia Darzi4,463Gracie Barra Ahwatukee21-9
2Maria Ress3,853Art of Jiu Jitsu9-1
3Sway Moorehead2,832Carlson Gracie Temecula41-19
4Addison Arthur1,821Al Guinee Jiu-jitsu5-10
5Makayla Smith1,200Red Hawk Academy17-30
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Persia Darzi
Confidence: 64%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2834 JITS

juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009

white

femalenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·115-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Joanna Holguin3,898Red Hawk Academy9-0
2Jael Holtz1,380Rogue Wave1-1
3Kyra Percell1,011Vanquish MMA and Jiu Jitsu0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Joanna Holguin
Confidence: 85%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2096 JITS
femalenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·145-159
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Olivia Chelmagan3,937Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness11-2
2Vara Touchstone1,238Starkiller Grappling1-1
3Linda Aguilar1,015Carlos Farias BJJ0-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Olivia Chelmagan
Confidence: 86%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2063 JITS
1 smurf detected

open

femalenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Vera Harshe2,624Marcio Andre BJJ8-3
2Peyton Sandner1,736Ares Paradise Valley Brazilian J4-3
3Tate Hill1,015Refuge BJJ0-6
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Vera Harshe
Confidence: 57%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1792 JITS

juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009

white

malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Micah Berlyn1,853De Boa Jiu Jitsu4-1
2Leo Zazueta1,679Hardrock Jiu-jitsu2-0
3Xavier Santana1,488Koclanis Martial Arts3-4
4Brendon Steele1,093Koclanis Martial Arts1-2
5Nathan Baylis1,011Koclanis Martial Arts0-2
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Micah Berlyn
Confidence: 24%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1425 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·150-164
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Samuel Holtz1,905Rogue Wave2-0
2Levi Saulsby1,256Undisputed AZ4-2
3Draeden Martin1,217Los Gallos Grappling Club1-3
4Paul Mooney1,006Chute Boxe Academy0-2
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Samuel Holtz
Confidence: 44%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1346 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·165-179
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Nash Roger1,019The Arena Brazilian Jiujitsu Aca0-4
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009 · white·195-209
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Royce Martin2,238Los Gallos Grappling Club4-0
2Cori Vance1,012N/a0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Royce Martin
Confidence: 56%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1625 JITS

open

malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·120-134
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Collin Fitzpatrick3,044Gracie Barra Chandler14-9
2Julian King1,886Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness4-0
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Collin Fitzpatrick
Confidence: 55%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2465 JITS
malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·135-149
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ciro de Rosa3,427Carlson Gracie Gilbert11-7
2Anthony Risco2,911Carlson Gracie Tucson11-9
3Isaiah Angulo2,341Marcio Andre BJJ7-7
4Aidan Kerr1,843Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness6-5
5Julian Risco1,090Carlson Gracie Tucson7-9
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Ciro de Rosa
Confidence: 47%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2322 JITS

Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona State Championship NoGi Youth had 364 competitors from 46 academies competing for 79 gold medals.
Arizona State Championship NoGi Youth had a 61% submission rate across 315 matches.
Yes, 315 matches are tracked for Arizona State Championship NoGi Youth. 263 match videos are available. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
Arizona State Championship NoGi Youth was a JJWL tournament held at 411 S Packard Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281.

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Team Standings

Arizona State Championship NoGi Youth Team Standings
#AcademyGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness1510126
2Refuge BJJ6219
3Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu4419
4Los gallos grappling club4419
5De Boa Jiu Jitsu4127

Highlights

Tournament MVP⭐
Ryder Garcia🥇
Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu
1,000→3,120+2120
·2-0·1 SUB, 1 PTS

Top Upsets

11%#1

win probability

TR
Tres Rios
2,580Gracie Barra Chandler
SUB4-0
VC
Vincent Contreras
4,410BJJ Social Club
Elo Gap: -1830·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 11% expected win probability entering this match.
13%#2

win probability

Noah Braaksma
Noah Braaksma
1,740Gracie Barra Queen Creek
DEC0-0
Renner Michaels
Renner Michaels
3,400Gracie Barra Queen Creek
Elo Gap: -1660·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 13% expected win probability entering this match.
15%#3

win probability

Isai Saenkov
Isai Saenkov
1,050De Boa Jiu Jitsu
SUB5-0
AC
Asa Cups
2,545Proving Ground MMA
Elo Gap: -1495·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 15% expected win probability entering this match.
15%#4

win probability

Elijah Bentley Craven-bailey
Elijah Bentley Craven-bailey
1,040Gracie Barra Avondale
SUB9-0
Joseph Zamora
Joseph Zamora
2,533Gracie Barra Avondale
Elo Gap: -1493·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 15% expected win probability entering this match.
15%#5

win probability

Jensen Henry Watchman
Jensen Henry Watchman
1,500Gracie Barra North Phoenix
SUB4-0
Joaquin Ivan Guzman
Joaquin Ivan Guzman
2,990Gracie Barra Maricopa
Elo Gap: -1490·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 15% expected win probability entering this match.

Best Wins

95#1

Win Quality

TR
Tres Rios
2,580Gracie Barra Chandler
SUB4-0
VC
Vincent Contreras
4,410BJJ Social Club
vs Ranked #3·Grey Belt·
81#2

Win Quality

Adelynn Maris Capasso
Adelynn Maris Capasso
3,750Atos HQ
SUB8-0
Susan Villamarin
Susan Villamarin
3,000Gillette Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
vs Ranked #126·Grey Belt·
81#3

Win Quality

Jensen Henry Watchman
Jensen Henry Watchman
1,500Gracie Barra North Phoenix
SUB4-0
Joaquin Ivan Guzman
Joaquin Ivan Guzman
2,990Gracie Barra Maricopa
vs Ranked #34·Grey Belt·
79#4

Win Quality

Ryder Garcia
Ryder Garcia
3,144Jay Pages Jiu Jitsu
SUB16-0
Owen Metz
Owen Metz
2,830Chute Boxe Academy
vs Ranked #28·Grey Belt·
79#5

Win Quality

Maddison Lynn Mattly
Maddison Lynn Mattly
1,990Gracie Barra Chandler
SUB6-0
Ava Lydon
Ava Lydon
2,796Proving Ground MMA
vs Ranked #29·Grey Belt·
Cinderella Run👑
Elijah Bentley Craven-bailey🥇
Gracie Barra Avondale

Entered ranked #234 of 279 by JITS rating(3,610)

R1:WvsJoseph Zamora(2,533)
SUB 9-0
R2:WvsMason Bell(1,290)
SUB 2-7
🥇 Gold Medal·+290 rating gained

Academy Wars

#15 matches · 2 subs
L
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness
0wins
vs
Red Hawk Academy
Red Hawk Academy
5wins
0%100%
#25 matches · 4 subs
L
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness
4wins
vs
Gracie Barra Queen Creek
Gracie Barra Queen Creek
1win
80%20%
#34 matches · 4 subs
L
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness
2wins
vs
The Eyrie BJJ
The Eyrie BJJ
2wins
50%50%
#44 matches · 2 subs
L
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness
3wins
vs
Starkiller Grappling
Starkiller Grappling
1win
75%25%
#54 matches · 3 subs
L
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness
1win
vs
Fluid Martial Arts Academy
Fluid Martial Arts Academy
3wins
25%75%

Rivalry Rematches

#18 career meetings
Anaiyah Jacobs
Anaiyah Jacobs4wins
vs
Finley Desoto
Finley Desoto4wins
Arizona State Championship NoGi YouthPTS 2-0Jacobs
NAGA Phoenix Grappling ChampionshipPTSDesoto
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthDEC 0-0Desoto
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthDEC 0-0Jacobs
Phoenix X NoGi YouthPTS 7-2Desoto
Phoenix X Nogi Youth Gi YouthPTS 4-2Jacobs
Phoenix X NoGi YouthPTS 6-2Desoto
Phoenix X Nogi Youth Gi YouthPTS 2-0Jacobs
#25 career meetings
Devaun Baucum
Devaun Baucum2wins
vs
Nehemiah Smith
Nehemiah Smith3wins
Arizona State Championship NoGi YouthSUB 0-2Baucum
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthPTS 8-0Smith
Phoenix X Nogi Youth Gi YouthPTS 12-2Smith
Phoenix IX Gi YouthSUB 10-0Smith
Phoenix IX NoGi YouthSUB 2-12Baucum
#35 career meetings
Cecellia Phillips
Cecellia Phillips4wins
vs
Loretta Harmon
Loretta Harmon1win
Arizona State Championship NoGi YouthPTS 5-0Phillips
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthSUB 6-0Harmon
Phoenix X Nogi Youth Gi YouthPTS 9-0Phillips
Phoenix IX Gi YouthPTS 11-7Phillips
Phoenix IX Gi YouthSUB 0-6Phillips
#45 career meetings
Thalia Jackson
Thalia Jackson4wins
vs
Savannah Perez
Savannah Perez1win
Arizona State Championship NoGi YouthSUB 5-0Jackson
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthSUB 3-0Jackson
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthSUB 0-0Jackson
Phoenix X NoGi YouthPTS 6-2Jackson
Phoenix X NoGi YouthPTS 20-2Perez
#55 career meetings
Noah Braaksma
Noah Braaksma1win
vs
Renner Michaels
Renner Michaels4wins
Arizona State Championship NoGi YouthDEC 0-0Braaksma
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthPTS 14-0Michaels
Arizona State Championship Gi YouthPTS 56-0Michaels
Phoenix X NoGi YouthPTS 51-4Michaels
Phoenix X Nogi Youth Gi YouthPTS 32-0Michaels

Biggest White Belt Smurfs

10 white belts flagged

Smurfing is when a fighter stays at white belt to farm medals and submission wins by dominating true beginners.

JITSFighterAcademyRecordMedalsWhy
4,403Lucas Martinez
21-67 golds7 comps14+ monthsTop 3%
Soul Fighters Leander21-6
742
21-67 golds7 comps14+ monthsTop 3%
4,096Nathan Patino
51-820 golds8 comps12+ monthsTop 4%
Red Hawk Academy51-8
203
51-820 golds8 comps12+ monthsTop 4%
3,952Zayne Castillo
5 golds6 comps13+ monthsTop 1%
Dune Sea Grappling Club12-3
5
5 golds6 comps13+ monthsTop 1%
3,937Olivia Chelmagan
5 golds9 comps12+ monthsTop 1%
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness11-2
5
5 golds9 comps12+ monthsTop 1%
3,937Sander Villamarin
5 comps12+ monthsTop 4%
Gillette Brazilian Jiu Jitsu10-0
4
5 comps12+ monthsTop 4%
3,732Daniel Ortiz
46-2115 golds8 comps14+ monthsTop 1%
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness46-21
1536
46-2115 golds8 comps14+ monthsTop 1%
3,615Emzara Oprea
6 golds10 comps12+ months
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness19-2
611
6 golds10 comps12+ months
3,439Hunter Neal
6 comps14+ months
De Boa Jiu Jitsu Academy18-5
413
6 comps14+ months
3,418Kristian Stevens
10 comps12+ monthsTop 1%
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness14-5
33
10 comps12+ monthsTop 1%
3,398Bella Gomez
5 golds13+ months
The Eyrie BJJ19-6
551
5 golds13+ months

IBJJF has three promotion timelines, and even the slowest one moves a white belt to grey in under 12 months. Their fastest system? Five months. An active competitor who is regularly entering tournaments and winning should be promoted significantly faster — not held back to medal farm off noobs.

There is no legitimate reason for a competitive athlete with 15+ wins and multiple gold medals to still be at white belt after a year. None. If they’re good enough to win that consistently, they’re good enough to be promoted. Every gold medal they continue to win at white belt is taken from an athlete actually competing at their real level.

This is killing youth BJJ.

A kid who shows up to their first tournament and gets smashed by someone more experienced doesn’t sign up for a second one. They quit. Their parents pull them out. And the sport shrinks so that a handful of people can pad their medal counts for Instagram.

The IBJJF recognized this exact problem at the adult level in 2022 and eliminated minimum time-at-belt for dominant competitors. Youth brackets — where the damage falls on kids — have zero protection.

What you can do: If a flagged competitor is in your child’s bracket, contact the tournament organizer before the event.