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Newbreed Louisville New Year Open
Saturday, January 31, 2026
King Louie's Sports Complex · Louisville, KY
117Competitors
18Academies
153Matches
70Divisions
54Golds
Results
Bluegrass Jiu-jitsu dominated the New Breed Louisville New Year Open, capturing 8 golds and 11 silvers across 23 total medals to lead all 18 academies. The Adam Gomez Jiu Jitsu Academy affiliate finished ahead of sister academy Adam Gomez Jiu Jitsu Academy (7G-7S-1B, 15 total) and Renzo Gracie Clarksville (7G-3S-4B, 14 total). Kolt Isaac Fannin (blue belt, rating 4023) and Jude Acuff (grey belt, rating 4101) emerged as the tournament's highest-rated gold medalists, with Willem Acuff earning Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The event's 56% submission rate exceeded the New Breed organizational average by 8 percentage points, indicating a technical, finish-oriented competition across 153 decided matches. The youth white FEATHERWEIGHT (51-60 LBS.) gi division proved the deepest bracket with 7 placements, while 50 total divisions distributed 56 gold medals across the Louisville card on January 30, 2026.
Academy Intel
Bluegrass Jiu-jitsu's 23-medal haul doubled the output of third-place Renzo Gracie Clarksville, establishing clear regional dominance from the Adam Gomez lineage. BarnYard MMA (Team Shawn Hammonds) posted an efficient 3-0 gold record with Ruby Ring (grey belt, rating 3663) claiming three individual golds. Core Combat Sports (4G-2S-4B, 10 total) and NexJen BJJ and Martial Arts Academy (2G-2S-1B, 5 total) rounded out the competitive middle tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bluegrass Jiu-jitsu ADAM GOMEZ JIU JITSU ACADEMY led the team standings with 8 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Jude Acuff, Jude Acuff, Ruby Ring.
Bluegrass Jiu-jitsu ADAM GOMEZ JIU JITSU ACADEMY finished first with 8 gold medals at NEWBREED LOUISVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED LOUISVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN had a 56% submission rate across 153 matches.
Yes, 153 matches are tracked for NEWBREED LOUISVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED LOUISVILLE NEW YEAR OPEN was a NEWBREED tournament held at Louisville, KY.
