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Free Form MMA

#3623
National Rank
540Academy Score · Elite
19Fighters
35Total Wins
6309
Medals
1,285Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Free Form MMA is a results-driven youth program with 19 competitors across 3 tournaments.

They win gold 15% of the time, finish 28% of wins by submission, retain 50% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in the area — the competition results speak for themselves.

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 3 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

15%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 4 vs similar academies
6GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

15%
-25% below Global Avg
Free Form MMA 15%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Free Form MMA has won 6 gold medals across 108 entries in 3 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 15% rate means roughly 1 in 7 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Free Form MMA closes out victories.

28%FINISH RATE▼ 20 vs similar academies
10TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
10 · 28%
Points
23 · 64%
Decision
3 · 8%
Most wins here come by points or decision (72%), with 28% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Based on 36 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

45TOTAL PLACEMENTS
13%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 45 placements
Gold 13% (6)
Silver 67% (30)
Bronze 20% (9)
13% Gold(6)
67% Silver(30)
20% Bronze(9)
Out of 45 tracked placements, 80% result in gold or silver.Nearly every time they step on the mat, they medal.That's not luck over hundreds of placements — that's preparation.
Academy Roster

Roster
Depth

Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.

18RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY18
61%
17%
22%
61% Novice(11)
17% Prospect(3)
22% Advanced(4)
18 fighters at Free Form MMA are ranked against the national field at their belt level.Tier distribution shows where fighters fall relative to all competitors nationwide. Elite and Prodigy tiers represent the top performers, while Prospects and Veterans show developing talent with upward trajectory.Building depth across tiers is how programs develop long-term competitive pipelines.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

12ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (7 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White7
▲18▼15
Grey4
▼11▼48
Yellow1
▼11▼48
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Small Avg
Performance metrics broken down by belt level reveal where this academy's training is most effective. Look for consistent gold rates and submission rates across belts — it signals a program that develops fighters at every stage.
Academy Operations

Competition
Activity

Match frequency and competition cadence over 3 months.

109TRACKED MATCHES
436EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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Free Form MMA competes year-round. 109 tracked matches across 3 months, with peaks aligned to major tournament cycles.Activity never drops to zero for more than a few weeks — this isn't a seasonal program.Consistent competition exposure is how young fighters develop.

Fighter
Retention

What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.

50%RETURN RATE▲ 16 vs similar academies
10RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

50%
-2% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
Free Form MMA 50%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At Free Form MMA, 10 of 19 fighters return for a second competition.Across the region, the average is roughly 52%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
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Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,052Advanced
Jose LugoWhite4-4
50%
25%
13
–
2
2,028Advanced
Koa RidgewayWhite4-0
100%
–
2
–
3
1,999Advanced
Don FordWhite4-0
100%
25%
2
–
4
1,726Advanced
Finn RidgewayWhite3-2
60%
67%
11
–
5
1,396Prospect
Cole SmetzerWhite3-2
60%
33%
2
–
6
1,394Prospect
Jacorey EdwardsWhite3-5
38%
33%
4
–
7
1,303Prospect
Joanna SmetzerGrey1-3
25%
–
2
–
8
1,290Novice
Emmitt DaviesGrey3-6
33%
–
2
–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,052Advanced
Jose LugoWhite4-4
50%
25%
13
–
2
2,028Advanced
Koa RidgewayWhite4-0
100%
–
2
–
3
1,999Advanced
Don FordWhite4-0
100%
25%
2
–
4
1,726Advanced
Finn RidgewayWhite3-2
60%
67%
11
–
5
1,396Prospect
Cole SmetzerWhite3-2
60%
33%
2
–
6
1,394Prospect
Jacorey EdwardsWhite3-5
38%
33%
4
–
7
1,303Prospect
Joanna SmetzerGrey1-3
25%
–
2
–
8
1,290Novice
Emmitt DaviesGrey3-6
33%
–
2
–
9
1,283Novice
Henry FordYellow1-3
25%
–
11
–
10
1,243Novice
Nicklas DaviesWhite3-5
38%
67%
112
–
11
1,224Novice
Maggie SmetzerWhite1-3
25%
–
11
–
12
1,211Novice
Jacoby EdwardsWhite2-9
18%
–
31
–
13
1,159Novice
Joshua PattersonWhite2-3
40%
50%
2
–
14
1,030Novice
Reagan SmithGrey0-10––
3
–
15
1,028Novice
William SmetzerGrey0-8––
13
–
16
1,027Novice
Jose LugoWhite1-3
25%
100%
1
–
17
1,014Novice
Vinzent SmithWhite0-4––
2
–
18
1,014Novice
Dragon SmithGreen0-2––
1
–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Free Form MMA has 19 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Free Form MMA is ranked #3623 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 540.0.
Free Form MMA competitors have earned 6 gold, 30 silver, 9 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Free Form MMA is ranked #3623 nationally with 19 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Free Form MMA has 19 competitors who have earned 45 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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