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Kaizen MMA

Rockville, UTWest
#2006
National Rank
899Academy Score · Elite
45Fighters
106Total Wins
1
Medals
1,460Avg Rating
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Kaizen MMA is a results-driven youth program with 45 competitors across 12 tournaments.

They finish 33% of wins by submission, retain 45% of first-time competitors.

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

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 12 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against medium-size academies.

0%GOLD MEDAL RATE▼ 5 vs similar academies
0GOLD MEDALS

Among 657 medium academies.

0%
-39% below UT Avg
UT Avg 39%
Kaizen MMA 0%
Global Avg 40%
Medium Avg 5%
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 Kaizen MMA closes out victories.

33%FINISH RATE▼ 17 vs similar academies
46TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 50%

Submission
46 · 33%
regional · 52%
Points
85 · 61%
regional · 48%
Decision
9 · 6%
Most wins here come by points or decision (67%), with 33% 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 140 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

38TOTAL PLACEMENTS
32%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 5% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 38 placements
Gold 32% (12)
Silver 37% (14)
Bronze 29% (11)
UT Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 38%
Bronze 22%
Out of 38 tracked placements, 68% result in gold or silver. Only 1 time has a Kaizen MMA fighter placed 4th.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.

45RANKED FIGHTERS
7ELITE+ TIER

16% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY45
56%
11%
18%
16%
UT Avg Academy13
54%
15%
15%
15%
56% Novice(25)
11% Prospect(5)
18% Advanced(8)
16% Elite(7)
Every Kaizen MMA fighter is ranked against all fighters at their belt level nationwide. 7 fighters rank in the top 5% nationally (Elite or above).The deep bench of 5 Prospects and 8 Veterans is the pipeline. Most academies are top-heavy in one tier.Kaizen MMA produces competitors at every level.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

2ACTIVE FIGHTERS
1BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (2 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White2
▼5▼50
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Medium 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 8 months.

275TRACKED MATCHES
413EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~96/year

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Kaizen MMA competes year-round. 275 tracked matches across 8 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.

45%RETURN RATE▼ 4 vs similar academies
20RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 49%

45%
+9% above UT Avg
UT Avg 36%
Kaizen MMA 45%
Global Avg 52%
Medium Avg 49%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Kaizen MMA, 45% 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.
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,091Elite
Alex BBlue7-1
88%
57%
11
UT–
2
2,700Elite
Spencer JonesWhite6-3
67%
67%
1
UT–
3
2,505Elite
Brandon ThompsonBlue7-2
78%
86%
22
UT–
4
2,425Elite
Alex LamprianidisBlue3-2
60%
67%
UT–
5
2,298Elite
Nate HowardWhite2-1
67%
50%
UT–
6
2,236Elite
Noah YoungWhite4-0
100%
25%
UT–
7
2,138Advanced
Javier Nieto RinconWhite4-7
36%
100%
UT–
8
2,113Elite
Kabil SoufianeBrown3-0
100%
–UT–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
3,091Elite
Alex BBlue7-1
88%
57%
11
UT–
2
2,700Elite
Spencer JonesWhite6-3
67%
67%
1
UT–
3
2,505Elite
Brandon ThompsonBlue7-2
78%
86%
22
UT–
4
2,425Elite
Alex LamprianidisBlue3-2
60%
67%
UT–
5
2,298Elite
Nate HowardWhite2-1
67%
50%
UT–
6
2,236Elite
Noah YoungWhite4-0
100%
25%
UT–
7
2,138Advanced
Javier Nieto RinconWhite4-7
36%
100%
UT–
8
2,113Elite
Kabil SoufianeBrown3-0
100%
–UT–
9
2,093Advanced
Nicolas EscobarWhite4-0
100%
75%
1
UT–
10
1,758Advanced
John Michael Rodriguez UjuetaBlack3-3
50%
–UT–
11
1,726Prospect
Thomas DegnanWhite4-1
80%
50%
2
UT–
12
1,619Advanced
Brandon PaguandasPurple2-2
50%
–UT–
13
1,615Advanced
Mohammadreza Rahamouz HaghighiWhite2-4
33%
50%
UT–
14
1,574Prospect
Rana AllenWhite6-3
67%
33%
UT–
15
1,511Advanced
Sandro BatsiashviliBrown2-1
67%
–UT–
16
1,508Advanced
Will LewisBlue3-2
60%
33%
11
UT–
17
1,492Prospect
Alain AkakpoWhite3-2
60%
67%
1
UT–
18
1,470Advanced
Omar MoutaqiBlue1-2
33%
–UT–
19
1,409Prospect
Lucas A CanoGrey2-5
29%
–
1
UT–
20
1,266Novice
Kenny MezherWhite4-3
57%
25%
1
UT–
21
1,254Novice
Jourdan SmithWhite5-2
71%
20%
1
UT–
22
1,247Novice
Cristian Depaz-floresWhite1-3
25%
100%
1
UT–
23
1,213Novice
Matthew CrawfordBrown9-6
60%
44%
221
UT–
24
1,198Novice
Caleb Hernandez RomeroWhite1-3
25%
–UT–
25
1,197Novice
Alex ObodoWhite1-3
25%
–UT–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Kaizen MMA in Rockville, UT has 45 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Kaizen MMA is ranked #2006 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 899.1.
Kaizen MMA competitors have earned 12 gold, 14 silver, 11 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Kaizen MMA is located in Rockville, UT. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Kaizen MMA is ranked #2006 nationally among UT academies with 45 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Kaizen MMA has 45 competitors who have earned 37 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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