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Newbreed Columbia Championship
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center · Columbia, SC
257Competitors
31Academies
371Matches
153Divisions
101Golds
Results
Jitsu Academy SC dominated the New Breed Columbia Championship, capturing 15 golds across 38 total medals to lead all 31 academies. Lionheart MMA of Moncks Corner (Pedigo Submission Fighting) finished second with 14 golds and 22 total medals, while Gracie Barra Summerville claimed third with 10 golds and 13 medals. White belt Rhett Hardman from Lionheart MMA earned the highest individual rating at 5330, winning multiple gold medals, while Oliver Fernandez (grey belt, 4246 rating) captured Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The event produced a 44% submission rate across 371 matches—4 points below the New Breed organizational average of 48%, indicating a points-based competition style dominated the day. The youth white featherweight (51-60 lbs.) gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 6 placements, reflecting strong youth participation. Of 109 total golds awarded across 99 divisions, submissions accounted for 164 decided matches while 201 matches were settled by points or decisions.
Academy Intel
Lionheart MMA of Moncks Corner led efficiency metrics with 14 golds from just 22 total medals, a 64% conversion rate that outpaced second-place Jitsu Academy SC's 39% rate (15 golds from 38 medals). TNT Martial Arts (Columbia, SC/Checkmat) placed fourth with 8 golds and 19 total medals, while Aiken Jiu-Jitsu generated 18 medals with a balanced 5-9-4 split across gold, silver, and bronze. Roberto Traven BJJ operated as a micro-program, converting all 4 medals into golds—a 100% rate—while fielding yellow belt Janae Deana Freeney (4390 rating) as a standout medalist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jitsu Academy SC led the team standings with 15 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Nickole Salem, Nickole Salem, Eva Leal.
Jitsu Academy SC finished first with 15 gold medals at NEWBREED COLUMBIA CHAMPIONSHIP. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED COLUMBIA CHAMPIONSHIP had a 44% submission rate across 371 matches.
Yes, 371 matches are tracked for NEWBREED COLUMBIA CHAMPIONSHIP. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED COLUMBIA CHAMPIONSHIP was a NEWBREED tournament held at Columbia, SC.
