TournamentADCC US Open - Oklahoma City, OK - Apr 2026
[ green / youth ]FL
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii
Jits
6,624S-Tier
Top 0.1% of all rated fighters
+770Last event: Oct 11, 2025
#263
Overall
Top 0%
Percentile
#4
green Belt
Record
29-391% Win Rate
29 Wins3 Losses
W
W
W
W
W
5-0 Last 5+19 Streak
Trophy Case
8 GoldADCC 6 · IBJJF 2Premier
ADCC US NEW NO-GIOct 11, 2025
ADCC US NEW NO-GIOct 11, 2025
ADCC US LOUISVILLE, NO-GISep 13, 2025
ADCC US LOUISVILLE, NO-GISep 13, 2025
ADCC US NATIONALS NO-GIAug 9, 2025
ADCC US NATIONALS NO-GIAug 9, 2025
IBJJF PANS GIJul 27, 2025
IBJJF PANS GIJul 27, 2025
ADCC US DALLAS, NO-GIJun 14, 2025
ADCC US DALLAS, NO-GIJun 14, 2025
ADCC US ATLANTA, NO-GIMay 10, 2025
ADCC US ATLANTA, NO-GIMay 10, 2025
ADCC US SAN NO-GIJan 18, 2025
ADCC US SAN NO-GIJan 18, 2025
IBJJF PANS GIAug 19, 2024
IBJJF PANS GIAug 19, 2024
Fighter Intelligence
10 TournamentsMedals
9Medals
across 10 tournaments
Gold 8
Silver 1
Bronze 0
89% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 47%
What this means89% of tournament entries result in gold — 42 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
54%
Subs
Submission 13
Points 11
Other 0
Belt Avg 68%
-14 pts vs belt avg
What this means54% of wins by submission — 14 points below the belt average. Solid finishing ability with room to grow.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIDominant
Dominant — winning at an elite level
Growing faster than 86% of peers
Win Quality
Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +29.2%
19
Close Wins
5
Exp. Wins
2
Losses
Best win: Beat Mathew Hendren (576 pts higher)
26 matches analyzed
Format Split
NOGI SPECIALIST0 Gi26 NoGi
Gi
0W-0L—%
NoGi
24W-2L92%
Sub Rate
Gi 0%NoGi 50%
92% win rate delta — NoGi stronger
Segment Analysis
Malegreen Belt309 FightersComparing to 309 green belt fighters
Win Rate
89%avg 63%
AVG
+26 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
54%avg 68%
AVG
-13 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
80%avg 47%
AVG
+33 pts vs avg
What This Means
Ranked #4 of 309 green belts. 89% win rate, 54% submission rate across 27 matches.
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ADCC
ADCC Us Open - Oklahoma City, OkApr 12, 2026
Malenogi · Advanced · -60,0 kg·-60,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Sainz | 6,624 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 29-3 |
| 2 | Hayden Hazley | 6,062 | Trinity Martial Arts | 22-10 |
| 3 | James Comerford | 5,773 | Ascension Athletics | 29-6 |
| 4 | James Ortiz | 4,933 | B Team Jiujitsu | 13-4 |
| 5 | Vincent Torres | 4,573 | 10th Planet San Antonio | 16-5 |
| 6 | Boethius Penny | 2,394 | Chandler BJJ | 13-11 |
| 7 | Darian J. Chavez | 2,270 | Lovato Jiu-jitsu | 6-5 |
| 8 | Jackson Busier | 2,250 | Journey Jiu-jitsu | 23-32 |
| 9 | Chase Johnson | 1,399 | Queen City Grappling Club | 7-15 |
| 10 | Kaedin Peredo | 1,369 | B Team Jiujitsu | 5-6 |
| 11 | Zechariah Tecumseh | 1,006 | Omar French BJJ | 0-2 |
11 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 92%
ADCC
ADCC Us Open - Louisville, KyJul 13, 2026
Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Sainz | 6,624 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 29-3 |
| 2 | Elijah Prudencio | 4,874 | 10th Planet Fullerton | 31-19 |
| 3 | Vincent Torres | 4,573 | 10th Planet San Antonio | 16-5 |
| 4 | Levi Lane | 2,920 | Arrow Athletics Martial Arts | 11-7 |
| 5 | Jayden Quintanal | 2,608 | Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes | 37-13 |
| 6 | Kyler Reisner | 2,313 | Pedigo Submission Fighting | 15-14 |
| 7 | Brock Gagnon | 1,848 | Onyx Martial Arts | 9-12 |
| 8 | Maddax Morris | 1,752 | Gracie Jiu Jitsu of Kentucky | 3-4 |
| 9 | Mario Damjanovic | 1,720 | Magness Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 4-5 |
| 10 | Jonathan Medley | 1,679 | Focused Fight Team - Club MMA | 1-2 |
| 11 | Alejandro Calzadilla | 1,383 | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 18-17 |
| 12 | Frederick Jackson | 1,162 | Conclave Jiu Jitsu | 7-13 |
| 13 | Trent Neaderhiser | 1,092 | Six Blades | 2-20 |
13 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 97%
Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Sainz | 6,624 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 29-3 |
| 2 | James Ortiz | 4,933 | B Team Jiujitsu | 13-4 |
| 3 | Elijah Prudencio | 4,874 | 10th Planet Fullerton | 31-19 |
| 4 | Soulayman Hadjeris | 4,054 | Atos HQ | 10-2 |
| 5 | Jonathan Anderson | 2,239 | Gracie Barra Upland | 12-9 |
| 6 | Bobby Bowden JR | 2,059 | Modern American MMA | 4-5 |
| 7 | Brock Gagnon | 1,848 | Onyx Martial Arts | 9-12 |
| 8 | Isaiah Phruksukarn | — | Jiu Jitsu Foundation | 13-1 |
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 94%
ADCC
ADCC Us Open - New JerseyAug 10, 2026
Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aden Lucero | 6,804 | Carlson Gracie Team - Ct/cesar Pereira BJJ | 31-4 |
| 2 | Carlos Sainz | 6,624 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 29-3 |
| 3 | Nathan Angelon | 6,226 | Renzo Gracie Garwood | 17-1 |
| 4 | Christopher Cruz | 5,237 | Essential Jiu Jitsu | 13-5 |
| 5 | Elijah Prudencio | 4,874 | 10th Planet Fullerton | 31-19 |
| 6 | Angel Mena Martinez | 4,362 | .no Association. | 17-5 |
| 7 | Randell Valeros | 4,202 | Kingsway Jiu Jitsu | 53-18 |
| 8 | Jayden Sanchez | 3,823 | Colton Brown Training Center | 12-5 |
| 9 | Ethan Mowery | 3,472 | The Lab Easton | 7-6 |
| 10 | Jayden Quintanal | 2,608 | Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes | 37-13 |
| 11 | Jackson Busier | 2,250 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 23-32 |
| 12 | Frederick Jackson | 1,162 | Conclave Jiu Jitsu | 7-13 |
12 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 82%
Malenogi · Advanced · -70,0 kg·-70,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Sainz | 6,624 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 29-3 |
| 2 | Elijah Prudencio | 4,874 | 10th Planet Fullerton | 31-19 |
| 3 | Leonidas McCown | 3,641 | Renzo Gracie Martinsburg | 5-3 |
| 4 | Julian Wechsler | 3,540 | Gracie Litchfield Hills | 13-2 |
| 5 | Braeden Valley | 2,684 | B Team Jiujitsu | 6-4 |
| 6 | Aryan Budri | 2,216 | All American MMA | 9-18 |
| 7 | Brock Gagnon | 1,848 | Team Valhalla | 9-12 |
| 8 | Landon Wagner | 1,288 | Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 6-9 |
| 9 | Patrick Dorgan | 1,105 | Grounded Studios | 3-5 |
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 95%
Fighter History
26 matches
| Result | Fighter | JITS | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 5237+80 | ||
| W | 4202+160 | ||
| W | 6804+240 | ||
| W | 4874+90 | ||
| W | 3641+130 | ||
| W | 2684+70 | ||
| W | 4874+70 | ||
| W | 1383+60 | ||
| W | 1848+130 | ||
| W | 4933+170 |
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Data Sources
Matches26
Placements10
Tournaments10
Medals🥇 8🥈 2
Sources
ADCCIBJJF
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchOct 2025
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii is a green belt from Sainz Team Alpha Miami in Flagami, FL, ranked 3rd at his belt and 185th globally with S-Tier status. He has collected 9 golds across 10 tournaments with an 89% win rate and an 80% gold rate, both well above the green belt averages of 55% and 45%. His 16 competitive wins are double his 8 expected wins, signaling he consistently punches above his weight.
He is an almost pure no-gi competitor with 28 no-gi matches compared to just 4 in the gi. His dominant DVI trend at the 87th percentile confirms his upward trajectory. He competes exclusively through ADCC events, with his best outing at the ADCC US Open in New Jersey yielding 2 golds and 1 bronze. His top win came over Mathew Hendren with a 477-point rating gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii has a 24-3 competition record across 27 matches in 10 tournaments.
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii is ranked #263 overall and #4 among green belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii has earned 8 gold, 1 silver medals across 10 tournaments.
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii trains at Sainz Team Alpha Miami and competes as a green belt.
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii has a 54% submission rate and a 89% win rate across 27 matches.
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii is ranked #4 among green belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii's current Jits rating is 6624. Use the Rating Simulator on Carlos Rafael Sainz Iii'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.