NAGACompleted
NAGA Connecticut II Grappling Championship
Saturday, October 18, 2025
NYA Sports & Fitness · Newtown, CT
211Competitors
44Academies
276Matches
77Divisions
87Golds
Results
Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM commanded the team standings at NAGA Connecticut II, capturing 14 gold medals across 29 total podium finishes to outdistance second-place Teixeira MMA by 6 medals. Grey belt Michael David Bell (Rating: 3893) and Bernardo Edward Zibell (Rating: 3171) led the charge for the Connecticut powerhouse. Pedro Carapina earned Tournament MVP honors in a 276-match event that crowned 88 gold medalists across 44 academies.
By the Numbers
The submission rate at Connecticut II reached 40% — a 9-point gap below the North American Grappling Association's 49% season average, indicating a points-heavy technical approach dominated the mat. The youth beginner male 60-69.9 nogi division served as the event's deepest bracket with 10 placements, while 67 total divisions accommodated the field. Decision victories accounted for 152 of 276 matches, compared to 111 submissions.
Academy Intel
Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu finished third with 10 golds and 20 total medals, anchored by yellow belt Liam Plavnicky (Rating: 3242). Teixeira MMA's 10 golds paired with 12 silver medals reflected consistent mid-bracket depth, while RedZone Jiu Jitsu punched above their 6-medal total through yellow belt Isabella Lee Dupree's 3313 rating performance. Carlson Gracie Team Brightman, Technique BJJ, and Webb MMA each secured 3-4 golds with significantly smaller medal footprints, indicating concentrated elite representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM led the team standings with 14 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Isabella Lee Dupree, Isabella Lee Dupree, Bernardo Edward Zibell.
Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM finished first with 14 gold medals at NAGA Connecticut II Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Connecticut II Grappling Championship had a 40% submission rate across 276 matches.
Yes, 276 matches are tracked for NAGA Connecticut II Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Connecticut II Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Newtown, CT.
