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TournamentNew York IV NoGi Youth - Jun 2025
[ grey / Youth ]NJ

Adam Cruz

Jits
1,196Prospect
~204 Jits to Advanced
-460Last event: Jun 29, 2025
#54,442
Overall
Top 61%
Percentile
#18,019
grey Belt
Record
6-843% Win Rate
6 Wins8 Losses
L
L
W
L
L
1-4 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldJJWL 2

Fighter Intelligence

6 Tournaments
Medals
3Medals
across 6 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 1
67% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 22%
What this means67% of tournament entries result in gold45 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
14%
Subs
Submission 1
Points 6
Other 0
Belt Avg 40%
-26 pts vs belt avg
What this means14% of wins by submission26 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Holding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 8% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: -0.7%
7
Close Wins
8
Losses
Best win: Beat Colton Carey (3079 pts higher)
15 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
7 Gi7 NoGi
Gi
3W-4L43%
NoGi
3W-4L43%
Sub Rate
Gi 0%NoGi 14%
0% win rate delta

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
47%avg 45%
AVG
Sub Rate
14%avg 40%
AVG
-25 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
33%avg 22%
AVG
+11 pts vs avg
What This Means

15 matches of tournament experience at grey belt. Every rep builds the foundation.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

14 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LDEC 0-0
2481-60
Renzo Gracie Warwick
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
NoGiJun 29, 2025
LSUB 0-2
1420-560
Renzo Gracie Warwick
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
NoGiJun 29, 2025
WPTS 4-2
1012+240
Gentle Art NY
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiJun 29, 2025
LPTS 0-7
4902-80
Hamptons Jiujitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiJun 29, 2025
LSUB 2-2
2041-460
Dante Rivera BJJ Academy
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
NoGiMay 3, 2025
WPTS 9-0
1208+380
Gracie Barra North Princeton
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
NoGiMay 3, 2025
LPTS 0-8
4275-560
Pinelands Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiMay 3, 2025
LSUB 0-4
2041-760
Dante Rivera BJJ Academy
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiMay 3, 2025
LPTS 0-2
1496-
Thiago Rela Academy
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
NoGiMar 23, 2025
WPTS 2-2
1496+690
Thiago Rela Academy
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
NoGiMar 23, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches14
Placements6
Tournaments6
Medals🥇 2🥉 1
Sources
JJWL
First MatchMar 2025
Last MatchJun 2025

Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.

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About

Adam Cruz is a Grey belt from Essential Jiu-Jitsu in Scotch Plains, NJ competing with a 50% win rate across 12 matches in 2025. His 33% gold medal rate (2 golds across 6 tournaments) exceeds the Grey belt average of 30%, marking him as a medal-consistent competitor. However, his 17% submission rate sits 28 points below the 45% belt average, placing him in the bottom 36th percentile for finishing efficiency among Grey belts.

All 6 of Adam's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable 2323-point upset victory over Colton Carey. His rating trend shows holding_steady at -49.4 points per month, ranking in the 12th percentile of development velocity across his peer group. Competing exclusively in JJWL events, Adam maintains a balanced gi/no-gi split with a 1025 gi rating and 1035 no-gi rating across 12 total matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adam Cruz has a 7-8 competition record across 15 matches in 6 tournaments.
Adam Cruz is ranked #54442 overall and #18019 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Adam Cruz has earned 2 gold, 1 bronze medals across 6 tournaments.
Adam Cruz trains at Essential Jiu-Jitsu and competes as a grey belt.
Adam Cruz has a 14% submission rate and a 47% win rate across 15 matches.
Adam Cruz is ranked #18019 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Adam Cruz's current Jits rating is 1196. Use the Rating Simulator on Adam Cruz's profile to see how a win or loss against any opponent would affect their rating. Factors include opponent strength, match method (submission vs points), and margin of victory.