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Groundswell MMA

#5584
National Rank
243Academy Score · Elite
9Fighters
22Total Wins
1
Medals
1,526Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

Groundswell MMA is a results-driven youth program with 9 competitors across 5 tournaments.

They finish 58% of wins by submission, retain 22% 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 5 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

0%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 11 vs similar academies
0GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies.

0%
-40% below Global Avg
Groundswell MMA 0%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Gold medal rate measures how often fighters finish first in their divisions. A 0% rate means roughly few tournament entries end in gold.

Submission
Culture

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

58%FINISH RATE▲ 10 vs similar academies
14TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
14 · 58%
Points
9 · 38%
Decision
1 · 4%
Groundswell MMA fighters don't just win — they finish.58% of all wins come by submission: armbars, chokes, leg locks. That's a direct measure of technical depth — not stalling, not riding advantages.Based on 24 tracked win methods across all competitions.
Academy Roster

Roster
Depth

Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.

9RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY9
56%
11%
33%
56% Novice(5)
11% Prospect(1)
33% Advanced(3)
9 fighters at Groundswell 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.

2ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: Orange (1 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White1
▼11▼48
Orange1
▼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 5 months.

56TRACKED MATCHES
134EST. MATCHES/YEAR
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Groundswell MMA competes year-round. 56 tracked matches across 5 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.

22%RETURN RATE▼ 12 vs similar academies
2RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

22%
-29% below Regional Avg
Regional Avg 52%
Groundswell MMA 22%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Groundswell MMA, 22% return to compete again.Building retention comes from positive tournament experiences — when kids feel prepared rather than thrown to the wolves.This metric signals whether families see enough value to continue investing in competitive training.
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Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,498Advanced
Kimberly PortilloWhite4-0
100%
100%
1
–
2
2,088Advanced
Ben MartinezGrey2-1
67%
100%
1
–
3
2,012Advanced
Pita HernandezWhite10-6
63%
20%
–
4
1,504Prospect
Vinny PalermoBlue1-3
25%
100%
–
5
1,227Novice
Sean DunnOrange3-5
38%
100%
2
–
6
1,211Novice
Sean Dunn1-3
25%
100%
112
–
7
1,146Novice
Dominick CebulaGrey1-3
25%
100%
–
8
1,029Novice
Killian HernandezWhite0-7–––
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,498Advanced
Kimberly PortilloWhite4-0
100%
100%
1
–
2
2,088Advanced
Ben MartinezGrey2-1
67%
100%
1
–
3
2,012Advanced
Pita HernandezWhite10-6
63%
20%
–
4
1,504Prospect
Vinny PalermoBlue1-3
25%
100%
–
5
1,227Novice
Sean DunnOrange3-5
38%
100%
2
–
6
1,211Novice
Sean Dunn1-3
25%
100%
112
–
7
1,146Novice
Dominick CebulaGrey1-3
25%
100%
–
8
1,029Novice
Killian HernandezWhite0-7–––
9
1,018Novice
Devon MartinezBlue0-4–––
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Groundswell MMA has 9 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Groundswell MMA is ranked #5584 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 243.1.
Groundswell MMA competitors have earned 3 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
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