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Newbreed Pensacola New Year Open
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds · Pensacola, FL
61Competitors
15Academies
80Matches
38Divisions
27Golds
Results
Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dominated the New Breed Pensacola New Year Open, capturing 14 total medals (11 golds, 3 silvers) across 26 divisions. The academy's depth proved decisive in the team standings, finishing ahead of Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ (8 total medals: 4G, 2S, 2B) and Paradise Fitness and Jiu Jitsu (4 golds). Grey belt Salih Kasimov (rating 3835) and yellow belt Aleydie Santos (rating 2692), both from Paradise Fitness, emerged as the event's highest-rated gold medalists, with Kasimov and Santos each capturing multiple titles.
By the Numbers
The tournament's 80 matches produced a 48% submission rate, matching the New Breed organization average exactly. The youth white FEATHERWEIGHT (51-60 LBS.) gi division served as the event's deepest bracket with 3 placements. Alessio Figueroa earned Tournament MVP honors, though specific match records were not provided in the final data.
Academy Intel
Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ finished second in team standings with a balanced medal distribution, while Paradise Fitness and Jiu Jitsu's four golds came entirely from grey belt competitors Salih Kasimov and Ibrahim Kasimov (rating 3251). Team Remedy accumulated 7 total medals (1G, 5S, 1B) to place fifth, demonstrating consistent podium finishes despite limited gold conversion. Fifteen academies competed across the event, with Diego Ramalho's 11-gold haul representing clear supremacy in the Pensacola market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu jitsu DIEGO RAMALHO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU led the team standings with 11 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Ibrahim Kasimov, Ibrahim Kasimov, Aleydie Santos.
Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu jitsu DIEGO RAMALHO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU finished first with 11 gold medals at NEWBREED PENSACOLA NEW YEAR OPEN. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED PENSACOLA NEW YEAR OPEN had a 48% submission rate across 80 matches.
Yes, 80 matches are tracked for NEWBREED PENSACOLA NEW YEAR OPEN. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NEWBREED PENSACOLA NEW YEAR OPEN was a NEWBREED tournament held at Pensacola, FL.
