HILLBORO, OH — Brayden “The Dragon” Espositio is a great example of how hard work always pays off. This 11 year old mixed martial arts phenom is also a beast in the classroom. He has been practicing the style of Brazilian JiuJitsu since October of 2011 and has not looked back since. In January of 2012 he added Judo and Muay Thai Kickboxing to his resume. Brayden has competed in 19 tournaments, 1 pankration, and i youth MMA fight since he started in October 2011.
Here are some of his notable finishes and awards:
- #2 Ranked No-Gi Naga youth fighter in Ohio for 2011
- 3rd place Novice no-gi @ NAGA Mid West 2011 (with two weeks of training in BJJ)
- Several 4th place finishes all in upper weight classes 2011
- 1st in GI Randori @ the 32nd Tri-State Karate/ Ju-jitsu Championship February 2012 10-11 year old advanced div.
- 3rd in GI @ the 32nd Tri-State Karate/ Ju-jitsu Championship February 2012 10-11 year old advanced div.
- OGC Tri-State grappling challenge janurary 2012 4th place in gi and no-gi 70-80lb advanced div.
- 3rd in Gi and No-gi at the OGC Midwest open march 2012 in the 70-80lb weight class
- 2nd in GI randori @ the 44th Ohioan Karate/ Ju-jitsu Championship March 2012 10-11 year old advanced div.
- 3rd in GI @ the 44th Ohioan Karate/ Ju-jitsu Championship March 2012 10-11 year old advanced div.
- 1st place in Piqua Judo Tournament April 2012 10- 11 yr old div.
- 2nd Place No-Gi Naga Chicago April 2012 Beginner 50-59.9 LB Div.
- 3rd Place GI Naga Chicago April 2012 Intermediate 50-59.9 LB Div.
- 2nd Place Gi EGO Greenwood IN Beginner Fly Weight Div.
- 3rd Place No-GI EGO Greenwood In Beginner Fly weight Div.
- 2nd plce No Gi Grapplers Quest Ohio May 2012 Beginner 60-69.9 LB
- 2nd place No Gi Grapplers Quest Ohio May 2012 Beginner 70-79.9LB
- 2nd place Gi Grapplers quest Ohio May 2012 Beginner 60-69.9 LB
- 1st place Gi and No Gi NAGA Columbus Ohio June 2012 Beginner 60-69.9Lb
- 2nd place Gi and No Gi NAGA Columbus Ohio June 2012 Expert 50-59.9 LB
- 2nd Place No gi NAGA Hartford June 2012 Intermediate 50-59.9Lbs
- 3rd Place Gi Naga Hartford June 2012 Intermediate 50-59.9lbs
- 2nd Place Gi OGC Union Ky August 2012 Advanced 70-75lbs
- 2nd In Gi and No gi NAGA Illinois Chicago IL August 2012 Intermediate 60-69.9Lbs
- 1st place in Gi EGO Columbus Columbus OH September 2012 Intermediate 50-59Lbs
- 1st place in No-Gi EGO Columbus Columbus OH September 2012 Intermediate 50-59Lbs By Default all competiors backed out after our GI matches
- 2nd place No-Gi EGO Columbus Columbus OH September 2012 Intermediate 60-69lbs
- 3rd Place No Gi OGC Pickerington OH, October 2012 Advanced 60-69lbs
- 2nd Place gi and No Gi Naga Midwest Championships Intermediate 60-69.9LBS
- Youth Modified MAA record 0-1 First Fight Bloomington IL September 2012
- Currently Ranked the #1 youth NAGA Fighter in Ohio for 2012
