TournamentADCC US Open - Oklahoma City, OK - Apr 2026

[ yellow / youth ]

Alexander Joseph Cardinal

Jits

5,620S-Tier

Top 0.1% of all rated fighters

-270Last event: Feb 21, 2026

#596

Overall

Top 1%

Percentile

#142

yellow Belt

Record

60-3663% Win Rate

60 Wins36 Losses

2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

14 GoldAGF 5 · ADCC 4 · NAGA 2 · Grappling Industries 2 · IBJJF 1

Premier

ADCC US CHARLOTTE, NO-GIDec 20, 2025

ADCC US NEW NO-GIOct 11, 2025

ADCC US LOUISVILLE, NO-GISep 13, 2025

ADCC US MIAMI, NO-GIJul 12, 2025

IBJJF AUSTIN SUMMER GIJul 14, 2024

All Tournaments

NAGA NO-GIDec 6, 2025

NAGA GIDec 6, 2025

AGF TEXAS STATE NO-GIOct 18, 2025

AGF DALLAS SPRING GIMay 3, 2025

AGF DALLAS SPRING NO-GIMay 3, 2025

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES AUSTIN GIApr 26, 2025

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES AUSTIN NO-GIApr 26, 2025

AGF OKLAHOMA STATE NO-GIMar 15, 2025

AGF OKLAHOMA STATE GIMar 15, 2025

The Roll Up

Upset ArtistJun 28, 2025

Beat Jackson Matthew Mckee by Points

2025 AGF Arkansas OpenThe Roll Up →

Best WinMay 3, 2025

Biggest win over John Kade Underwood by Submission

2025 AGF Dallas Spring ClassicThe Roll Up →

Best WinApr 12, 2025

Biggest win over Andrew Pechacek by Submission

ADCC US Open - Oklahoma City, OKThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

23 Tournaments

Medals

33Medals

across 23 tournaments

Gold 17

Silver 15

Bronze 1

52% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 50%

What this means52% of tournament entries result in gold — 2 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.

Finishing Ability

76%

Subs

Submission 45

Points 13

Other 1

Belt Avg 62%

+14 pts vs belt avg

What this means76% of wins by submission — 14 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI

Holding Steady

Competitive — holding steady

Growing faster than 28% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever

Clutch Score: +5.4%

Upset Wins

Close Wins

Exp. Wins

Losses

Upset Losses

Best win: Beat Andrew Pechacek (2902 pts higher)

94 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST

21 Gi71 NoGi

15W-6L71%

NoGi

43W-28L61%

Sub Rate

Gi 57%NoGi 46%

11% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 14-155,468 Fighters

Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters

Win Rate

63%avg 61%

AVG

Sub Rate

76%avg 62%

AVG

+14 pts vs avg

Gold Rate

43%avg 50%

AVG

-7 pts vs avg

What This Means

Ranked #142 of 5,468 yellow belts. 63% win rate, 76% submission rate across 94 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Next Tournaments

ADCC

ADCC Us Open - Oklahoma City, OkApr 12, 2026

Malenogi · Advanced · -60,0 kg·-60,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Liam Dean	6,454	501 BJJ & Kickboxing	40-4
2	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
3	Michael Maderazo	4,226	Triton Fight Center	61-30
4	Aydn Young	4,222	Essential Jiu Jitsu	75-29
5	Liam Thuilot	4,055	Lincoln Brazilian Jiu-jitsu	15-8
6	Nakoa Navarro	3,781	10th Planet Las Vegas	32-11

6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 45%

Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Liam Dean	6,454	501 BJJ & Kickboxing	40-4
2	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
3	Kaya Anderson	5,374	Ralph Gracie BJJ Sacramento	31-14
4	Jackson McKee	5,215	Dynasty Jiu Jitsu	27-7
5	Aydn Young	4,222	Essential Jiu Jitsu	75-29
6	Liam Thuilot	4,055	Lincoln Brazilian Jiu-jitsu	15-8
7	Andrew Pechacek	3,833	Smaa	43-10
8	Nakoa Navarro	3,781	10th Planet Las Vegas	32-11
9	Zayden Griffin	3,160	Hunter MMA	23-15
10	Anthony Lee	3,055	Wabi Sabi Jiu Jitsu	11-7

10 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 51%

ADCC

ADCC Us Open - Louisville, KyJul 13, 2026

Malenogi · Intermediate · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
2	Berkeley Overberg	4,673	10pjj Richmond/ Afs Academy	15-2
3	Brayden Gootee	1,091	Core Combat Sports	1-2
4	Cooper Wood	1,058	Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense	2-19

4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 93%

Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Mykoda Hummel	6,227	Atos HQ	44-10
2	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
3	Baron Nelson	2,489	Smiley Academy	23-23

3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 64%

ADCC

ADCC Us Open - Nationals (las Vegas, Nv)Aug 8, 2026

Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Mykoda Hummel	6,227	Atos HQ	44-10
2	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
3	Baron Nelson	2,489	Smiley Academy	23-23
4	Diego Ferreira	2,418	Unified Brazilian Jiu-jitsu	7-8
5	Winn Aland	1,133	Wolves den Jiu Jitsu	1-7
6	Isaiah Phruksukarn	—	Jiu Jitsu Foundation	13-1

6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 82%

Malenogi · Intermediate · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
2	Xander Mahoney-aroch	2,185	Brazillian Fight Factory	9-3
3	Elias Perreira	2,041	Syndicate MMA	6-2
4	Winn Aland	1,133	Wolves den Jiu Jitsu	1-7

4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 96%

ADCC

ADCC Us Open - New JerseyAug 10, 2026

Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
2	Christopher Cruz	5,237	Essential Jiu Jitsu	13-5
3	Baron Nelson	2,489	Smiley Academy	23-23
4	Henrique Mazzola	1,888	Team Reis BJJ	7-6

4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 87%

Malenogi · Intermediate · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
2	Bayron e Báez	4,426	Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling	21-4
3	Jayden Quintanal	2,608	Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes	37-13
4	Nicolas Scavetta	1,413	Notorious MMA	5-9
5	Frederick Jackson	1,162	Conclave Jiu Jitsu	7-13

5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 91%

ADCC

ADCC Us Open - Charlotte, NcAug 19, 2026

Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
2	Landon Dodson	3,464	Triumph Fight Academy	23-8
3	Anthony Bulbulyan	1,819	Kd MMA	15-12
4	Samuel Anduze	1,536	Epoch Jiu Jitsu	3-2

4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 95%

Malenogi · Advanced · -70,0 kg·-70,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Alexander Cardinal	5,620	Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy	60-36
2	Kaya Anderson	5,374	Precision Jiu Jitsu Academy	31-14

2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3

Your chance to win gold: 32%

Fighter History

92 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
L	SUB	Aaron Joseph Cubias-rizk	5135-210	Alliance	- Boys [13-14 Years] · Advanced · 70kg	ADCCUS Open - Portland	Gi	Feb 21, 2026
L	SUB	Aaron Joseph Cubias-rizk	5135-170	Alliance	- Boys [13-14 Years] · Advanced · 70kg	ADCCUS Open - Portland	Gi	Feb 21, 2026
L	SUB	Mykoda Phoenix Hummel	6227-120	Atos HQ	- Boys [15-17 Years] · Advanced · 70kg	ADCCUS Open - Portland	Gi	Feb 21, 2026
W	SUB	Ethan Jerad Spencer	1380+50	Brazilian Top Team Oregon	- Boys [15-17 Years] · Advanced · 70kg	ADCCUS Open - Portland	Gi	Feb 21, 2026
W	SUB	Randell Velasco Valeros	4202+180	Mushin BJJ Academy	- Boys [15-17 Years] · Advanced · 70kg	ADCCUS Open - Portland	Gi	Feb 21, 2026
L	SUB	Luke Ryan Fidler	6738-40	Gracie Barra Chandler	- 13-14 · Advanced · 65kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
W	SUB	Leonidas Arias	3771+130	Carlson Gracie Team	- 13-14 · Advanced · 65kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
L	SUB	Isaiah Phruksukarn	3663-360	Corvus Grappling Collective	- 13-14 · Advanced · 70kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
W	SUB	Lincoln Wesley Cooper	2098+80	Siri Brazilian Jiu-jitsu	- 13-14 · Advanced · 70kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
W	SUB	Anthony Bulbulyan	1819+80	Kdmma	- 13-14 · Advanced · 65kg	ADCCUS Open - Charlotte	NoGi	Dec 20, 2025

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Data Sources

Matches92

Placements33

Tournaments23

Medals🥇 17🥈 15🥉 1

Sources

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First MatchJan 2025

Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Alexander Joseph Cardinal is a Yellow belt from Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy in Southlake, TX, ranked #456 globally with Elite tier status and 17 gold medals across 24 tournaments. He has accumulated 98 matches, one of the highest volumes in this cohort, with 29 competitive wins and 33 expected wins. His 76% submission rate exceeds the Yellow belt average of 53%.

His best rated win was over Andrew Pechacek at a +2162 rating gap. He posted a 4-gold performance at the AGF Oklahoma State Championships. He competes across 5 organizations including ADCC, AGF, Grappling Industries, NAGA, and Tap Cancer Out. His no-gi output dominates with 73 matches at a 3330 rating versus 25 gi matches at 3675. His DVI trend is holding steady at the 10th percentile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Joseph Cardinal has a 59-35 competition record across 94 matches in 23 tournaments.

Alexander Joseph Cardinal is ranked #596 overall and #142 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Alexander Joseph Cardinal has earned 17 gold, 15 silver, 1 bronze medals across 23 tournaments.

Alexander Joseph Cardinal trains at Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy and competes as a yellow belt.

Alexander Joseph Cardinal has a 76% submission rate and a 63% win rate across 94 matches.

Alexander Joseph Cardinal is ranked #142 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Alexander Joseph Cardinal's current Jits rating is 5620. Use the Rating Simulator on Alexander Joseph Cardinal'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.