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Newbreed Connecticut Summer Championship
Saturday, July 19, 2025
NYA Sports and Fitness · Newtown, Connecticut
57Competitors
15Academies
66Matches
37Divisions
24Golds
Results
Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM dominated the New Breed Connecticut Summer Championship on July 18, capturing 9 gold medals across 22 divisions. Michael David Bell (grey belt, rating 3893) and Bernardo Edward Zibell (grey belt, rating 3171) each earned multiple medals for the team, which finished with 16 total medals (9 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze). RedZone Jiu Jitsu and Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu tied for second place with 7 medals each, though RedZone led 3-2 in gold count. Kolbe Ortega earned Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The submission rate dropped to 36% — 12 points below New Breed's 48% organizational average — indicating a points-heavy competition. Of 66 total decided matches, only 24 finished by submission while 42 were decided on points or advantages. The youth intermediate FEATHERWEIGHT (76-85 LBS.) nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 5 placements across the 22 divisions contested.
Academy Intel
Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM extended their lead with 16 total medals, more than double RedZone's output. Yellow belts Isabella Lee Dupree (RedZone, rating 3313) and Liam Plavnicky (Black Hole, rating 3242) posted top individual performances. Fifteen academies fielded competitors across the event, with Altus Brazilian Jiujitsu DOUBLE FIVE placing third in team standings despite only 3 total medals, indicating concentrated success in specific divisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM led the team standings with 9 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Isabella Lee Dupree, John Ortega, Noah Morris Steinberg.
Cruvinel Brothers GFTEAM finished first with 9 gold medals at NEWBREED CONNECTICUT SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED CONNECTICUT SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP had a 36% submission rate across 66 matches.
Yes, 66 matches are tracked for NEWBREED CONNECTICUT SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED CONNECTICUT SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP was a NEWBREED tournament held at Newtown, Connecticut.
