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The Den MMA and Fitness

Mesa, AZSouthwest
#3286
National Rank
593Academy Score · Elite
8Fighters
6Total Wins
151
Medals
1,131Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

The Den MMA and Fitness is a results-driven youth program with 8 competitors across 3 tournaments.

They win gold 13% of the time, retain 25% of first-time competitors.

A technically advanced program in Mesa — 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.

13%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 2 vs similar academies
1GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

13%
-25% below AZ Avg
AZ Avg 38%
The Den MMA and Fitness 13%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
The Den MMA and Fitness has won 1 gold medals across 20 entries in 3 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 13% rate means roughly 1 in 8 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.
Academy Roster

Roster
Depth

Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.

8RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY8
63%
38%
AZ Avg Academy12
58%
17%
17%
63% Novice(5)
38% Prospect(3)
8 fighters at The Den MMA and Fitness 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.

7ACTIVE FIGHTERS
2BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (6 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White6
▲3▼15
Grey1
▼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.

19TRACKED MATCHES
76EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~324/year

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The Den MMA and Fitness has logged 19 matches over 3 months.Tournament activity shows how regularly this academy competes. Consistent participation gives fighters more opportunities to test their skills.Quality of events matters as much as quantity — but regular reps build confidence.

Fighter
Retention

What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.

25%RETURN RATE▼ 9 vs similar academies
2RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

25%
-22% below AZ Avg
AZ Avg 47%
The Den MMA and Fitness 25%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At The Den MMA and Fitness, 25% 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.

Development
Pipeline

Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.

1%CONSISTENCY
#3286NATIONAL RANK

Similar-size avg: 0%

#1
AZ
of academies
#3286
National
power rank
593.2
Power Score
AZ avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at The Den MMA and Fitness. That's not uncommon — many programs have pockets of excellence at certain belts.Multi-belt consistency tracks whether quality is spread evenly or concentrated. A higher score means the program works at every level.Specialization isn't necessarily bad, but families should know which belt levels the program excels at.
How we know
0Competition entries
19Tracked matches
3Tournaments
2Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,404Prospect
Dean StelljesWhite1-1
50%
–
1
AZ–
2
1,287Prospect
Ryan StelljesWhite2-2
50%
50%
11
AZ–
3
1,204Prospect
Giovanni ReyesBlue1-1
50%
–
1
AZ–
4
1,104Novice
Brody BrawleyWhite1-1
50%
100%
1
AZ–
5
1,025Novice
Shawn MartinWhite1-2
33%
–
1
AZ–
6
1,010Novice
Waylon McCuneGrey0-2––AZ–
7
1,008Novice
Jase MartinGrey0-2––
1
AZ–
8
1,006Novice
Ella BrawleyWhite0-2––
1
AZ–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
1,404Prospect
Dean StelljesWhite1-1
50%
–
1
AZ–
2
1,287Prospect
Ryan StelljesWhite2-2
50%
50%
11
AZ–
3
1,204Prospect
Giovanni ReyesBlue1-1
50%
–
1
AZ–
4
1,104Novice
Brody BrawleyWhite1-1
50%
100%
1
AZ–
5
1,025Novice
Shawn MartinWhite1-2
33%
–
1
AZ–
6
1,010Novice
Waylon McCuneGrey0-2––AZ–
7
1,008Novice
Jase MartinGrey0-2––
1
AZ–
8
1,006Novice
Ella BrawleyWhite0-2––
1
AZ–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Den MMA and Fitness in Mesa, AZ has 8 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
The Den MMA and Fitness is ranked #3286 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 593.2.
The Den MMA and Fitness competitors have earned 1 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
The Den MMA and Fitness is located in Mesa, AZ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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