Brown Belt Invitational Champion
Cameron Knight (Team Jorge Gurgel)
Brown Belt Open Weight
- Jon Correa (M. Monteiro)
- Adam Wilson (Sheffield Village BJJ)
Purple Belt
140 – 154.9lbs
- Yuki Iura (Team Junqueira/Anu Academy)
- Kevin Eustace (M. Monteiro)
- Steve Hetzel (GriffonRawl)
155 – 184.9lbs
- Tom Kozlowski (OCSA / Gurgel)
- Jeff Butkovich (Evolve MMA)
- Jacob Correa (M. Monteiro)
185lbs & UP
- Josh Beischer (Defend Michigan / Gurgel)
- Joe Sanfilippo (Relson Gracie – Cleveland)
- Matt Malcomson (Waterhouse BJJ)
Blue Belt
139.9lbs & Under
- Cody Lewis (Relson Gracie - Lake County)
- Vlad Shulepin (RPBJJ)
- Shawn Tupitza (Underground BJJ)
140 – 154.9lbs
- Alix Harwood (Waterhouse BJJ)
- Dan Sweeny (RPBJJ)
- Kevin McCallion
155 – 169.9lbs
- Cody Kassnel (Strong Style - BRASA)
- Nathen Ware (RPBJJ)
- Scott Demko (RPBJJ)
170 – 184.9lbs
- Daniel Santiago (Team Chard)
- Lance Thiele (USA martial arts)
- Byron Miller
185 – 204.9lbs
- Nick Corp (Evolve MMA)
- Danny Johnson (Anu Academy/Team Junqueira)
- Chris Petersen (Waterhouse BJJ)
205 – 224.9lbs
- Chris Oden (Relson Gracie – Columbus)
- Scott Denamen (Relson Gracie Cleveland)
- Kevin Masterson (Relson Gracie Cleveland)
225lbs & Up
- Brandon Cummings (McLeod BJJ)
- Kyle Shepard (Chu To Bu/Brasa)
- Ruben Hendon (Team Chitwood – Relson)
White Belt
139.9lbs & Under
- Kyle Schwartzentraub
- Jeffrey Offak (GriffonRawl)
- Caid Cokley (Relson Gracie)
140 – 154.9lbs
- Josh Longood (Evolve MMA)
- Michael Walters
- Mark Enriquez (RPBJJ)
155 – 169lbs
- Eric Schmidt (Chu To Bu/Brasa)
- Dusty Perry (Relson Gracie)
- Charles Huber (Vitor Oliviera/Triumph bjj)
170 – 184.9lbs
- Chris Hardin (OCSA / Gurgel)
- Chris Rusch (Team Junqueira / Anu Acadamy)
- Emil Fischer (Team Chard)
185 – 204.9lbs
- Brandon Parker (Gurgel)
- Bryan Suesse (Strong Style - BRASA)
- Nathaniel Porter
- – 224.9lbs
- Shawn Kinser (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Trevor Doust (Underground BJJ)
- Joseph Duff (Team Chitwood – Relson)
225lbs & Up
- Willie Cook
- Patrick Turner (Team Chard)
- Mike Kraus (Underground BJJ)
Master Gi
Purple Belt Open Weight
- Eric Fain (Strong Style – BRASA)
- Michael Quariadi (Underground BJJ)
- Justin LaBenne (Relson Gracie)
Blue Belt
154.9lbs & Under
- Tim Ball (Waterhouse BJJ)
- Larry Phillips (Adventure MMA)
155 – 169.9lbs
- Nathan Ware (RPBJJ)
- Jorge Torres (Gracie Humaita - Cleveland)
185 – 224.9lbs
- John Cook (Evolve MMA)
- Scott Denamen (Relson Gracie Cleveland)
- Mike Wadlington (Waterhouse BJJ)
White Belt
169.9lbs & Under
- Robbie Grathouse (Team McLeod)
- Alan Ritro
- Carlos Molma
170 – 184.9lbs
- Ibulah Bennett
- Phil Harrington
- Christopher Pirro (RPBJJ)
185 – 224.9lbs
- Joseph Duff (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Ian Kennedy (RPBJJ)
- Robert Rivera (Advanture MMA)
225lbs & Up
- Robert Parsons (Next Level Martial Arts)
- Michael Williams (RPBJJ)
- Stefan Kraus (Underground BJJ)
Female Gi
Blue Belt
134.9lbs & Under
- Anna Burdette (Team Junqueira/ Anu Academy)
- Tamara Maichrye (Adventure MMA)
- Chelsea Henrie (Next Level Martial Arts)
White Belt
134.9lbs & Under
- Madison Luse (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Kelsey Duff (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Theresa Kosem (Relson Gracie Cleveland)
135 – 149.9lbs
- Trisha Barr (Team Kana)
- Keri McNamee
- Amanda Kaplan (Relson Gracie Cleveland)
White / Blue Belt
150lbs & Up
- Carli Edington (McLeod Jiu Jitsu)
- Colleen Kurniawan (Gracie Humaita – Cleveland)
- Janel Krafft (Team Pedro Sauer)
Adult No-Gi
169lbs & Under Absolute Champion
Micah Crouse
170lbs & Up Absolute Champion
Josh Beischer (Defend Michigan / Gurgel)
Advanced
140 – 154.9lbs
- Micah Crouse
- Alix Harwood (Waterhouse BJJ)
- Daniel Sawmiller (SRJJA – Lima)
155 – 169.9lbs
- Scott McCausland (Underground BJJ)
- Cody Kassnel (Strong Style - BRASA)
- Tate Morgan
Advanced / Intermediate
139.9lbs & Under
- Cody Lewis (Relson Gracie - Lake County)
- Shawn Tupitza (Underground BJJ)
- Kyle Schwartzentraub
170 – 184.9lbs
- Chris Hardin (OCSA / Gurgel)
- Byron Miller
- Joe Callari (GriffonRawl)
205 – 224.9lbs
- Chris Oden (Relson Gracie)
- Juan Cotto
- Kevin Masterson
225lbs & Up
- Josh Beischer (Defend Michigan / Gurgel)
- Brandon Cummings (McLeod BJJ)
- Kyle Shepard (Chu To Bu/Brasa)
Intermediate
140 – 154.9lbs
- Ben Sayer (Reslon Gracie Columbus)
- Kevin McCallion
- Zak Edwards (Gurgel)
155 – 169.9lbs
- Nick Shemo (StrongStyle / Brasa)
- Sebastian LaRocca (Edinboro BJJ)
- Scott Demko (RPBJJ)
185 – 204.9lbs
- Danny Johnson (Anu Academy/Team Junqueira)
- Bryan Suesse (Strong Style - BRASA)
- Joe Benitez (Triumph BJJ / Vitor)
Beginner
139.9lbs & Under
- Jon Plazak (Team McLeod)
- Steven Switz
140 – 154.9lbs
- Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)
- Bryan Strader (Brasa/Chu to Bu)
- Andrew Newman (Adventure MMA)
155 – 169.9lbs
- William Calabrase
- Robbie Greathouse (Team McLeod)
- Joe Mullen (RPBJJ)
170 – 184.9lbs
- Emil Fischer (Team Chard)
- Ibulah Bennett
- Nick Bernard (Adventure MMA)
185 – 224.9lbs
- Sonny Dubetz (Adventure MMA)
- Eric Grace
- Jeff Blewitt (Evolve MMA)
225lbs & Up
- Patrick Turner (Team Chard)
- Tom Tewell (StrongStyle Brasa)
Masters No-Gi
Intermediate
154.9lbs & Under
- Chuck Farone (Strong Style Brasa)
- Tim Ball (Waterhouse BJJ)
- Larry Philips (Adventure MMA)
Advanced
155 – 169.9lbs
- Eric Fain (Strong Style Brasa)
- Jorge Torres (Gracie Humaita - Cleveland)
- John Rocco (Strong Style Brasa)
Beginner
155 – 169.9lbs
- Robbie Greathouse (Team McLeod)
- Alan Ritro
170 – 204.9lbs
- Ibulah Bennett
- Phil Harrington
- Robert Madison (RPBJJ)
Female No-GI
Female No-Gi Absolute Champion
Anna Burdette (Team Junqueira/ Anu Academy)
Beginner / Intermediate
114.9lbs & Under
- Anna McClung (Team Junqueira/ Anu Academy)
- Chelsea Henrie (Next Level Martial Arts)
Intermediate
115 – 134.9lbs
- Anna Burdette (Team Junqueira/ Anu Academy)
- Tamara Maichrye (Adventure MMA)
135lbs & Up
- Janel Krafft (Team Pedro Sauer)
- Trisha Barr (Team Kana)
- Jen Holder
Beginner
135 – 149.9lbs
- Sadie Deckard (RPBJJ)
- Keri McNamee
150lbs & Up
- Colleen Kurniawan (Gracie Humaita – Cleveland)
- Carli Edington (McLeod Jiu Jitsu)
- Debbie Malmsberry (Adventure MMA)
Youth Divisions
15 to 17 years
Intermediate / Advanced Gi
145 – 155lbs
- Keyano Burgess (Chu To Bu Brasa)
- Giovanni Masi (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)
Gi (Open Skill)
185lbs & Up
- Chris Rusch (Team Junqueira / Anu Acadamy)
- Joseph Ruccella (Team Chard)
- Eldorjan Akhmedov (SACAN)
Gi (Open Skill)
120 – 130lbs
- Madison Luse (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Tyler Volkman (Underground Bjj)
- Kelsey Duff (Team Chitwood – Relson)
Intermediate / Advanced Gi
95 – 110lbs
- Nicholas Cramer
- Nick Bell (Evolve MMA)
- Matthew Gaylock (Adventure MMA)
Gi (Open Skill)
160 -170lbs
- Sean Sibai (RPBJJ)
- Jen Holder
No-Gi (Open Skill)
185lbs & Up
- Joseph Ruccella (Team Chard)
- Chris Rusch (Team Junqueira / Anu Acadamy)
- Eldorjan Akhmedov (SACAN)
No-Gi (Open Skill)
145 – 155lbs
- Michael Walters (Wrecking Crew)
- Keyano Burgess (Chu To Bu Brasa)
- Tyler Volkman (Underground BJJ)
No-Gi Intermediate
95 – 110lbs
- Nick Bell (Evolve MMA)
- Matthew Gaylock (Adventure MMA)
No-Gi (Open Skill)
160 -170lbs
- Cameron Spadacene (Prodigy MMA / Gurgel)
- Alex Ager (Evolve MMA)
- Sean Sibai (RPBJJ)
12 to 14 years
Intermediate / Advanced Gi
125 – 140lbs
- Caid Cokley (Relson Gracie)
- Ezekial Torres (Gracie Humaita - Cleveland)
- Petra Vidovic (Relson Gracie- Cleveland)
Intermediate / Advanced No-Gi
125 – 140lbs
- Caid Cokley (Relson Gracie)
- Ezekial Torres (Gracie Humaita - Cleveland)
- David Yurkovskiy (RPBJJ)
Intermediate / Advanced Gi
100 – 110lbs
- Devin Sullivan (New Way Martial Arts)
- Tyler Baer (Gracie UA – Relson)
- David Boord (Team Chitwood – Relson)
Intermediate / Advanced No-Gi
100 – 110lbs
- Nick Ager (Evolve MMA)
- Devin Sullivan (New Way Martial Arts)
- David Boord (Team Chitwood – Relson)
Intermediate GI
160 – 170lbs
- Jared Iannarino (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Petar Vidovic (Relson Gracie- Cleveland)
- Joseph Laurienzo (Gracie Humaita - Cleveland)
Gi (Open Skill)
90 – 99lbs
- Rich Confer (Evolve MMA)
- Luke Gray (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Alyssa Steury (Team Chitwood – Relson)
Beginner / Intermediate No-GI
175lbs & Up
- Petar Vidovic (Relson Gracie- Cleveland)
- Joseph Laurienzo (Gracie Humaita - Cleveland)
- Kennedy Stanley (Relson Gracie – Clyde)
Gi (Open Skill)
200lbs & Up
- Kyle Manco (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Kennedy Stanley (Relson Gracie – Clyde)
9 to 11 years
Intermediate / Advanced Gi
60 – 70lbs
- Joe Morosko (RPBJJ)
- Isaac Chitwood (Team Chitwood / Relson)
Advanced Gi
70 – 80lbs
- Thomas Ceculski III (RPBJJ)
- Nathan Belfer (RPBJJ)
- Nicholas Kuntz (Maxout sports)
Advanced No-Gi
70 – 80lbs
- Thomas Ceculski III (RPBJJ)
- Jared O’Roark (Brasa Cleveland)
- Nicholas Kuntz (Maxout sports)
Beginner Gi
60 – 70lbs
- Carter Mottley (OCSA / Gurgel)
- Victor Ceja (Team Corral)
- Jonathan Duran (BRASA)
Beginner Gi
60 – 70lbs
- Elijah Duran (BRASA)
- Jonathan Duran (BRASA)
- Victor Ceja (Team Corral)
Advanced Gi
90 – 100lbs
- Zane Finley (The Fight Farm)
- Connor Quinn (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Melina Gabele (Relson Gracie Cleveland)
Advanced No-Gi
90 – 100lbs
- Zane Finley (The Fight Farm)
- Connor Quinn (Team Chitwood – Relson)
- Melina Gabele (Relson Gracie Cleveland)
6 to 8 years
Beginner / Intermediate Gi
55 – 65lbs
- Carter Mottley (OCSA / Gurgel)
- Victor Ceja (Team Corral)
- Braden Hahlen (Waterhouse BJJ)
Beginner / Intermediate No-Gi
55 – 65lbs
- Victor Ceja (Team Corral)
- Carter Mottley (OCSA / Gurgel)
- Christian Kuntz (Maxout Sports)
Beginner / Intermediate Gi
70 – 80lbs
- Ryan O’Donnell (Strong Style / Brasa)
- Kate Mulloy (RPBJJ)
- Raychel Buettner (Strong Style / Brasa)
Beginner / Intermediate No-Gi
70 – 80lbs
- Ryan O’Donnell (Strong Style / Brasa)
- Kate Mulloy (RPBJJ)
- Raychel Buettner (Strong Style / Brasa)
***ATTN: Coaches, Competitors, Team Mates***
As you can see, we are still missing a good number of the “Team Names” from many of the competitors. I am hoping that some of you can help us, by providing us with some of the missing information we need so that we may tally the final Team Points.