Battle at the Barracks Results: Luke Shiomos Wins $1,000 Jiu-Jitsu Grand Prix
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SCHWENKSVILLE, PA — Luke Shiomos survived three distinctly different tests to win the $1,000 175-pound Grand Prix at Battle at the Barracks on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
The Hellfish representative submitted Cody Yenney with only seconds remaining in their quarterfinal, caught Quin Puryear in a mounted guillotine during the semifinal and defeated Sonny Roche across two rounds in the championship match.
Those victories placed Shiomos at the center of the Battle at the Barracks results, but the event delivered far more than one tournament run. Every Grand Prix quarterfinal ended by submission, Jon Cooper Paz earned his position in the bracket through overtime, and five women’s superfights added competitive depth to the card at Precision Jiu-Jitsu — The Barracks in Schwenksville.
Luke Shiomos Survives Late Scare to Begin Championship Run
Shiomos opened the Grand Prix against Cody Yenney of 302 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The two spent much of the five-minute opening round fighting for control on the feet. Shiomos secured the most significant takedown before Yenney worked his way back up, forcing both athletes to continue hand fighting and searching for openings.
With time disappearing, the match appeared headed toward a judges’ decision. Shiomos instead attacked Yenney’s leg and secured a heel hook with only seconds left in the round.
The late submission immediately ended the match under the Grand Prix rules and advanced Shiomos without requiring another round.
That finish proved crucial. It gave Shiomos his first victory while limiting the additional mat time he would need to accumulate during a tournament that required the champion to compete three times in one evening.
Mounted Guillotine Sends Shiomos to the Final
Shiomos faced one of the tournament’s most experienced competitors in the semifinal.
Quin Puryear entered as a 10th Planet black belt under Jon Blank and a co-owner of 10th Planet Lansdale. His experience and unpredictable guard made him one of the most dangerous entrants in the field. Puryear’s official biography also credits him with creating the “New York Necktie,” a rubber-guard submission he has successfully used in competition.
Shiomos refused to give Puryear the space required to build that kind of offense.
He maintained steady top pressure, worked through Puryear’s frames and gradually advanced his position. As the round entered its final moments, Shiomos established mount and transitioned into a mounted guillotine.
Puryear tapped, sending Shiomos into the $1,000 final with his second consecutive submission.
Sonny Roche Pushes Shiomos Through Two-Round Final
Sonny Roche reached the championship match through a very different path.
Roche, representing American Grappling Academy, submitted Tyler Rivera by armbar in the quarterfinal. He then defeated Elijah Flores in the semifinal after winning the first two rounds on the judges’ scorecards.
The final matched Roche’s active open guard and leg attacks against Shiomos’ passing pressure.
Roche repeatedly inverted and searched for access to Shiomos’ legs. Shiomos remained disciplined, controlled the distance and refused to overextend himself inside Roche’s guard.
The first round went to Shiomos after he generated the more effective passing pressure and closed the period with a strong attacking sequence.
Roche entered the second round needing either a decisive round or a submission. Shiomos responded with his clearest submission threat of the final, locking a tight D’Arce choke before Roche flattened his shoulders and escaped.
Shiomos continued pressing from the top and prevented Roche from establishing sustained leg-control offense. The judges awarded Shiomos the second round, ending the best-of-three final and securing the $1,000 prize.
Pete Shoemaker presented Shiomos with the tournament winnings after the decision.
Every Grand Prix Quarterfinal Ends by Submission
The opening round produced four submissions across four matches.
Puryear secured his semifinal position by submitting Jon Cooper Paz with a triangle choke. Cooper Paz initially appeared to have enough space to defend with an additional arm inside the triangle, but Puryear tightened the position and forced the tap.
Roche finished Rivera with an armbar after using his open guard to control the pace and repeatedly threaten the legs. Rivera successfully defended several early attacks, but Roche quickly transitioned when the arm became available.
Elijah Flores completed the submission sweep against Ben Smith. The finish initially created confusion because Flores appeared to react to contact near his eye during the exchange. The commentary team reviewed the sequence and clarified that Flores had secured an arm lock during Smith’s attempted back take. The official result went to Flores by armbar.
Combined with Shiomos’ heel hook against Yenney, all four Grand Prix quarterfinals ended without reaching a judges’ decision.
Jon Cooper Paz Earns Final Bracket Position in Overtime
Before the main bracket began, Jon Cooper Paz and Nino LoPiccolo competed for the final Grand Prix position.
LoPiccolo used an active guard to prevent Cooper Paz from establishing an early pass, while Cooper Paz applied wrestling-heavy pressure from the top. Neither athlete created enough separation during regulation for the judges to name a clear winner.
Officials added a two-minute overtime period to settle the qualifier.
Cooper Paz finally cleared LoPiccolo’s guard and established the first scoring pass, earning the points victory and advancing into the eight-man tournament. His run ended in the quarterfinal when Puryear caught him in the triangle.
Women’s Superfights Showcase Multiple Competitive Levels
Five women’s superfights gave the event representation across blue- and purple-belt divisions.
Jojo Gaffin defeated Amanda Bradley by judges’ decision at 105 pounds. Bradley used her guard to slow the early exchanges, but Gaffin eventually passed, established mount and controlled the strongest portion of the match.
Hannah Swisher earned a decision over Patti Conlen at 120 pounds after applying persistent top pressure and finishing the contest from mount while threatening an arm triangle.
Kylen Bailey produced one of the strongest submission performances outside the Grand Prix. Bailey attacked Lauren McVeigh’s back immediately, transitioned between control positions and finished the match with an armbar.
At purple belt, Zania Walker defeated Megan Asbury by judges’ decision at 125 pounds. Walker established mount early, remained active with sweeps and submission attempts, and regained top control during the closing minute.
Dani Ferrara closed the superfight portion by submitting Addison Decker at 137 pounds. Their match opened with an aggressive leg-lock exchange before Ferrara gained top position and forced the tap following another scramble.
Noah McLaughlin and Andrew Auris Add Two More Finishes
The card’s remaining superfights also ended by submission.
Noah McLaughlin defeated Aaron Trujillo with a kneebar in their 160-pound purple-belt match. McLaughlin attacked from the opening exchange, moving from a guillotine threat and mount pressure into the finishing leg lock.
Andrew Auris defeated Jankari Korenowsky by rear-naked choke at blue belt. Auris established back control, secured a body triangle and patiently worked underneath the chin to force the tap.
JMurrayAthletics Completes Two-Event Broadcast Day
JMurrayAthletics provided the live production for Battle at the Barracks after covering Hammer Challenge Series 37 at the Hudson Fit Expo in Jersey City earlier Saturday.
That schedule took JMA from a morning and afternoon grappling event in New Jersey to a 5:30 p.m. broadcast from Schwenksville.
Fans who missed the live show can watch the complete Battle at the Barracks replay on YouTube. JMA also previewed the tournament and several featured competitors in its earlier Battle at the Barracks event report.
Each match winner also received a $50 gift card from The Jiu-Jitsu Company, adding another athlete-focused prize alongside the Grand Prix purse.
Complete Battle at the Barracks Results
- Jojo Gaffin def. Amanda Bradley by judges’ decision — blue belt, 105 pounds
- Jon Cooper Paz def. Nino LoPiccolo by overtime points — Grand Prix qualifier
- Noah McLaughlin def. Aaron Trujillo by kneebar — purple belt, 160 pounds
- Luke Shiomos def. Cody Yenney by heel hook — Grand Prix quarterfinal
- Quin Puryear def. Jon Cooper Paz by triangle choke — Grand Prix quarterfinal
- Sonny Roche def. Tyler Rivera by armbar — Grand Prix quarterfinal
- Elijah Flores def. Ben Smith by armbar — Grand Prix quarterfinal
- Hannah Swisher def. Patti Conlen by judges’ decision — blue belt, 120 pounds
- Kylen Bailey def. Lauren McVeigh by armbar — blue belt, 155 pounds
- Andrew Auris def. Jankari Korenowsky by rear-naked choke — blue belt, 170 pounds
- Luke Shiomos def. Quin Puryear by mounted guillotine — Grand Prix semifinal
- Sonny Roche def. Elijah Flores by two-round judges’ decision — Grand Prix semifinal
- Zania Walker def. Megan Asbury by judges’ decision — purple belt, 125 pounds
- Dani Ferrara def. Addison Decker by Submission — women’s purple belt, 137 pounds
- Luke Shiomos def. Sonny Roche by two-round judges’ decision — Grand Prix final
The final Battle at the Barracks results showed what a compact regional grappling event can produce when meaningful stakes meet contrasting styles. The quarterfinals delivered four straight submissions, the superfights elevated emerging competitors, and Shiomos completed the night with two submissions and a composed championship performance.
Only one athlete left Precision Jiu-Jitsu — The Barracks with the Grand Prix purse.
Luke Shiomos earned every dollar.
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