
Crazy 88 Team Lloyd Irvin dominated the NAGA Baltimore Grappling Championship on March 7, 2025, capturing 23 gold medals across 94 divisions. Native Brazilian Jiu Jitsu finished second with 21 golds, while Method MMA claimed third place with 7 golds. Emma Laura Ludlum (green belt, 3520 rating) led individual performers for Crazy 88, with Connor Perkins (grey belt, 3227 rating) and Drew Burks (grey belt, 3221 rating) earning MVP honors for their dominant runs through competition.
The 429 total matches produced a 48% submission rate, tracking 1 percentage point below the North American Grappling Association's 49% season average. Of 427 decided matches, submissions accounted for 207 finishes while 205 bouts concluded by points or decision. The youth beginner male 60-69.9 gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 9 placements, indicating strong youth participation in the lightweight beginner category.
Crazy 88 Team Lloyd Irvin's 40 total medals (23G-11S-6B) outpaced second-place Native Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by 9 medals despite similar gold counts. Native Brazilian Jiu Jitsu compensated with 8 silver medals to Crazy 88's 11, demonstrating deeper mid-tier finishes. Round Table BJJ emerged as an underdog program, placing 7th overall with 8 total medals while producing Drew Burks as a top-rated medalist across multiple divisions.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crazy 88 TEAM LLOYD IRVIN | 23 | 11 | 6 | 40 |
| 2 | Native Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 21 | 7 | 2 | 30 |
| 3 | Method MMA | 7 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 4 | Charm City MMA | 6 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 5 | Yamasaki academy | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
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Entered ranked #222 of 240 by JITS rating(1,082)