NAGACompleted
NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championship
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Elite Athletics Sports Complex · Batavia, OH
103Competitors
25Academies
127Matches
52Divisions
46Golds
Results
Reaction MMA/SAS Team dominated NAGA Cincinnati, capturing 9 gold medals across 38 divisions at the January 10 event in Batavia, OH. The powerhouse gym more than doubled the medal count of second-place Franklin Jiu-Jitsu Club, which earned 4 golds. Top individual performers included Zarina Seizkhalilova (yellow belt, rating 5100) from Helio Soneca Association, who won multiple gold medals, and grey belt Jude Acuff (rating 4101) from the champion team, who also secured multiple podium finishes.
By the Numbers
The 127 total matches produced a 57% submission rate, significantly outpacing NAGA's organizational average of 49% — an 8-point differential favoring grappling finishes. The youth beginner male 50-59.9 nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 8 placements, indicating strong participation in the junior beginner categories. Across all 38 divisions, 46 gold medals were distributed among 25 academies, showing competitive depth throughout the event.
Academy Intel
Reaction MMA/SAS Team's 12 total medals (9 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) nearly matched Team Shawn Hammonds' 12-medal haul, though the latter relied on 8 silver medals to reach parity. Franklin Jiu-Jitsu Club finished second in pure gold count with 4 championships, while Carlson Gracie NKY and Fuse Martial Arts each secured 3 golds. Oscar Rattermann earned Tournament MVP honors, cementing a competitive field where 25 different academies won medals across the day's competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reaction MMA/SAS Team led the team standings with 9 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Maximus Jenkins, Jude Acuff, Jude Acuff.
Reaction MMA/SAS Team finished first with 9 gold medals at NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championship had a 57% submission rate across 127 matches.
Yes, 127 matches are tracked for NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Batavia, OH.
