TournamentNAGA World Jiu-Jitsu Championship - Dec 2025
[ yellow / Youth ]TX

Ariani Wightman

Jits
1,259Prospect
~141 Jits to Advanced
-740Last event: Dec 6, 2025
#45,999
Overall
Top 51%
Percentile
#3,310
yellow Belt
Record
6-843% Win Rate
6 Wins8 Losses
W
L
L
L
L
1-4 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldNAGA 1 · Grappling Industries 1

The Roll Up

CinderellaApr 12, 2025

Entered ranked #227 of 330, won 4 matches

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Fighter Intelligence

4 Tournaments
Medals
7Medals
across 4 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 4
Bronze 1
29% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 28%
What this means29% of tournament entries result in gold1 points above the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
0%
Subs
Submission 0
Points 6
Other 0
Belt Avg 55%
-55 pts vs belt avg
What this means0% of wins by submission55 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Rebuilding Phase
Working through a challenging stretch
Growing faster than 11% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: -2.3%
6
Close Wins
8
Losses
Best win: Beat Sophia Cheatcode (3000 pts higher)
14 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
6 Gi8 NoGi
Gi
3W-3L50%
NoGi
3W-5L38%
13% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Femaleyellow BeltAges 10-115,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
43%avg 45%
AVG
Sub Rate
0%avg 55%
AVG
-55 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
50%avg 28%
AVG
+22 pts vs avg
What This Means

14 matches of tournament experience at yellow belt. Every rep builds the foundation.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

14 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WPTS
1076+280
High Ground Jiu Jitsu - Texas
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 90-100
NoGiDec 6, 2025
LSUB
2280-190
Ufc Huntington Beach
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 90-100
NoGiDec 6, 2025
LSUB
2280-320
Ufc Huntington Beach
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 90-100
GiDec 6, 2025
LSUB
2280-510
Ufc Huntington Beach
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 90-100
GiDec 6, 2025
LSUB
2841-190
Silverback BJJ Fw
-
9-10 · Advanced · 40kg
NoGiJun 14, 2025
LPTS
3844-160
Smiley Academy of Martial Arts/t
-
9-10 · Advanced · 40kg
NoGiJun 14, 2025
LSUB
4672-320
Kingsway Jiu Jitsu
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 90-100
NAGAAustin
NoGiApr 12, 2025
LSUB
4672-220
Kingsway Jiu Jitsu
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 90-100
NAGAAustin
NoGiApr 12, 2025
WPTS
1289+410
Johns Gym Georgetown
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 80-90
NAGAAustin
GiApr 12, 2025
WPTS
1289+610
Johns Gym Georgetown
Yellow
Expert · 10-11 · 80-90
NAGAAustin
GiApr 12, 2025

From Legends BJJ Temple, Tx

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Data Sources
Matches14
Placements7
Tournaments4
Medals🥇 2🥈 4🥉 1
Sources
NAGAADCCGRAP
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchDec 2025

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

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About

Ariani Wightman is a Yellow belt from Legends BJJ Temple, Tx competing with a 30% win rate across 10 total matches in 3 tournaments. Her 0% submission rate ranks in the top 66% of Yellow belts—a remarkable 52 points above the 52% belt average—indicating a defensive, positional grappling approach that diverges sharply from peer competitors. With 1 gold and 3 silver medals, Wightman has medaled in 40% of her tournament appearances, outpacing the 33% gold rate for her belt tier.

All 3 of Wightman's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a dominant 26-point victory over Zoey Ann Zaniewski. Her rating trend shows a rebuilding_phase at the 55th percentile DVI, signaling controlled development despite her early 2025 debut. She competes across ADCC and NAGA formats with nearly equal distribution—4 gi matches (1020 rating) and 6 no-gi matches (1030 rating)—demonstrating versatility while maintaining a global rank of #30236 at the 40th percentile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ariani Wightman has a 6-8 competition record across 14 matches in 4 tournaments.
Ariani Wightman is ranked #45999 overall and #3310 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Ariani Wightman has earned 2 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze medals across 4 tournaments.
Ariani Wightman trains at Legends BJJ Temple, Tx and competes as a yellow belt.
Ariani Wightman is ranked #3310 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Ariani Wightman's current Jits rating is 1259. Use the Rating Simulator on Ariani Wightman'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.