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TournamentGS XV Gi Youth - Jan 2026
[ grey / Youth ]CA

Caiden Valdez

Jits
2,791Elite
~309 Jits to Prodigy
+470Last event: Jan 31, 2026
#6,843
Overall
Top 8%
Percentile
#3,102
grey Belt
Record
16-867% Win Rate
16 Wins8 Losses
L
W
L
W
W
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

4 GoldJJWL 3 · GRAPPLING-X 1

Fighter Intelligence

11 Tournaments
Medals
12Medals
across 11 tournaments
Gold 4
Silver 4
Bronze 4
33% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 24%
What this means33% of tournament entries result in gold9 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
63%
Subs
Submission 10
Points 6
Other 0
Belt Avg 51%
+12 pts vs belt avg
What this means63% of wins by submission12 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
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 88% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +11.9%
15
Close Wins
8
Losses
Best win: Beat Leonardo Rico (1463 pts higher)
23 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
11 Gi12 NoGi
Gi
8W-3L73%
NoGi
7W-5L58%
Sub Rate
Gi 73%NoGi 8%
14% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
67%avg 55%
AVG
+12 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
63%avg 51%
AVG
+11 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
36%avg 24%
AVG
+12 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #3102 of 29,089 grey belts. 67% win rate across 24 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

23 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB 0-4
5870-210
Elite Team International
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
NoGiJan 31, 2026
WPTS 0-0
1511+290
Satori No Michi Dojo
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
NoGiJan 31, 2026
LSUB 0-4
5870-320
Elite Team International
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
NoGiJan 31, 2026
WDEC 0-0
1511+190
Satori No Michi Dojo
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
NoGiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 4-0
2305+400
Six Blades Jiu-jitsu
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 2-0
1255+220
Base Camp Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
GiJan 31, 2026
LSUB 0-2
5230-300
Grappling Arts of Stockton
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 0-0
1017+150
Giudici BJJ Academy
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 2-0
1255+180
Base Camp Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
GiJan 31, 2026
LSUB 0-2
5230-400
Grappling Arts of Stockton
Grey
JR Teen · 120-129
GiJan 31, 2026

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Data Sources
Matches23
Placements12
Tournaments11
Medals🥇 4🥈 4🥉 4
Sources
JJWLGRAPPLING-X
First MatchMay 2025
Last MatchJan 2026

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

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About

Caiden Valdez is a Grey belt from Elite Team International in California competing at a 2575 JITS Rating and ranked #2144 among Grey belts globally. His 50% submission rate ranks 5 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top 10% of Grey belt finishers. Across 6 tournaments, Valdez has earned 3 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals for 8 total podium finishes.

All 10 of Valdez's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable victory over Leonardo Rico with a 525-point rating gap. His development velocity index sits at +18.1 points per month, placing him in the 77th percentile for momentum among Grey belts. Valdez competes exclusively in JJWL events and shows a 71% win rate across 14 total matches, significantly outpacing the 50% belt average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Caiden Valdez has a 16-8 competition record across 24 matches in 11 tournaments.
Caiden Valdez is ranked #6843 overall and #3102 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Caiden Valdez has earned 4 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze medals across 11 tournaments.
Caiden Valdez trains at Elite Team International and competes as a grey belt.
Caiden Valdez has a 63% submission rate and a 67% win rate across 24 matches.
Caiden Valdez is ranked #3102 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Caiden Valdez's current Jits rating is 2791. Use the Rating Simulator on Caiden Valdez'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.