NAGACompleted
NAGA Springfield II Grappling Championship
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Roots Athletic Center · Westfield, MA
133Competitors
29Academies
149Matches
70Divisions
54Golds
Results
GladiatorBJJ dominated NAGA Springfield II, capturing 11 gold medals across 22 total podium finishes to claim the team title by a significant margin. F.I.T.E. Fit Jiu-Jitsu finished second with 7 golds and 11 total medals, while Terrinha Draculino Team took third with 4 golds. Grey belt Gia Foley of Connors Martial Arts Academy earned Tournament MVP honors with a 3563 rating, while orange belt Cain M Cawley (Daniel Gracie Academy of Plymouth, 5400 rating) posted the highest competitor rating on the podium.
By the Numbers
The event's submission rate of 44% fell 5 points below the North American Grappling Association's 49% season average, indicating a points-heavy tournament across 149 total matches. The youth beginner male 60-69.9 gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 7 placements, while 50 divisions across 29 academies distributed 55 gold medals. The 78 decided matches via points or decisions outnumbered submissions by 13, suggesting defensive wrestling and positional control dominated the mat.
Academy Intel
GladiatorBJJ's 22-medal haul more than doubled second-place F.I.T.E. Fit Jiu-Jitsu's output, establishing clear program depth across multiple weight classes and belt levels. Squared BJJ converted efficiently with 4 golds from just 5 total medals, the highest gold-to-total ratio among top-10 finishers. Combate Real School of Jiu Jitsu, The Foundry Farmington, and Relson Gracie—Ronn Shiraki Academy each contributed multiple medalists despite smaller overall placements, reflecting competitive depth across the regional academy network.
Frequently Asked Questions
GladiatorBJJ led the team standings with 10 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Cain M Cawley, Cain M Cawley, Noa Yamashiro.
GladiatorBJJ finished first with 10 gold medals at NAGA Springfield II Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Springfield II Grappling Championship had a 44% submission rate across 149 matches.
Yes, 149 matches are tracked for NAGA Springfield II Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Springfield II Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Westfield, MA.
