NAGACompleted
NAGA Memphis Grappling Championship
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Memphis Sports & Events Center · Memphis, TN
130Competitors
21Academies
106Matches
79Divisions
57Golds
Results
Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu dominated the NAGA Memphis Championship, capturing 13 gold medals across 21 total podium finishes to claim first place in the team standings. Asher Urban (purple belt, rating 5085) and Cole Long (grey belt, rating 4918) led individual performances, each earning multiple gold medals at the event. Taylor Stewart earned Tournament MVP honors, though specific division and medal data for Stewart were not recorded in the final standings.
By the Numbers
The 106 matches produced a 61% submission rate—12 points above the North American Grappling Association's 49% seasonal average. Submissions accounted for 65 decisive finishes compared to 41 decided by points or judges' decisions. The youth beginner male 40-49.9 gi division served as the deepest bracket with 5 placements across the 55 total divisions contested.
Academy Intel
Border Martial Arts Academy NOVA UNIÃO finished second with 33 total medals (9 gold, 20 silver, 4 bronze), significantly outpacing third-place MidSouth LCCT (10 total medals). MidSouth LCCT concentrated strength in upper belts, with Cole Long and Dean Jarvis (grey belt, rating 3541) each capturing multiple golds. Rock City MMA's Asher Urban and Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu demonstrated depth across skill levels, with Logan Hamel (white belt, rating 3089) securing gold medals despite limited experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu led the team standings with 13 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Cole Long, Cole Long, Asher Urban.
Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu finished first with 13 gold medals at NAGA Memphis Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Memphis Grappling Championship had a 61% submission rate across 106 matches.
Yes, 106 matches are tracked for NAGA Memphis Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Memphis Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Memphis, TN.
