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TournamentEuropean Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Apr 2026
[ grey / pee-wee-3 ]FL

Clark Donovan Banton

Jits
5,451S-Tier
Top 0.1% of all rated fighters
+580Last event: Feb 22, 2026
#689
Overall
Top 1%
Percentile
#391
grey Belt
Record
32-1568% Win Rate
32 Wins15 Losses
W
W
W
W
W
5-0 Last 5+7 Streak

Trophy Case

8 GoldIBJJF 4 · New Breed 2 · ADCC 2

Premier

The Roll Up

Upset ArtistJan 24, 2026

Beat Damian Enrique Arriola by Unknown

NEWBREED CORAL SPRINGS NEW YEAR OPENThe Roll Up →
Upset ArtistNov 14, 2025

Beat Demian Pavlovich Bunygin by Submission

ADCC US Open - Orlando, FLThe Roll Up →
Upset ArtistNov 14, 2025

Beat Lorenzo Lopes by Submission

ADCC US Open - Orlando, FLThe Roll Up →
Best WinNov 14, 2025

Biggest win over Lorenzo Lopes by Submission

ADCC US Open - Orlando, FLThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

15 Tournaments
Medals
16Medals
across 15 tournaments
Gold 8
Silver 5
Bronze 3
50% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 51%
What this means50% of tournament entries result in gold1 points below the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
68%
Subs
Submission 13
Points 6
Other 0
Belt Avg 61%
+7 pts vs belt avg
What this means68% of wins by submission7 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
Dominant
Dominant — winning at an elite level
Growing faster than 98% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +13.1%
1
Upset Wins
18
Close Wins
9
Exp. Wins
9
Losses
2
Upset Losses
Best win: Beat Damian Enrique Arriola (3952 pts higher)
39 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
15 Gi24 NoGi
Gi
12W-3L80%
NoGi
16W-8L67%
Sub Rate
Gi 20%NoGi 42%
13% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 8-929,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
72%avg 71%
AVG
Sub Rate
68%avg 61%
AVG
+8 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
53%avg 51%
AVG
+3 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #391 of 29,089 grey belts. 72% win rate, 68% submission rate across 39 matches. 3-tournament podium streak.

Tale of the Tape

Next Tournaments

Malegi · Youth 1- Gi · Solid Grey or Grey w · NOT White Belt·Middleweight (71-80 lbs.)
Solo — free medal
Malenogi · Youth 1- No-Gi · Intermediate·Middleweight (71-80 lbs.)
Solo — free medal

Fighter History

39 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
W-
3112+150
Pablo Silva BJJ
Grey
Pee Wee 3 · Middle
NoGiFeb 22, 2026
W-
3562+100
Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Pee Wee 3 · Middle
NoGiFeb 22, 2026
W-
3860+120
All American MMA
Grey
Pee Wee 3 · Middle
NoGiFeb 22, 2026
W-
3112+130
Pablo Silva BJJ
Grey
Pee Wee 3 · Middle
GiFeb 22, 2026
W-
3562+80
Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Pee Wee 3 · Middle
GiFeb 22, 2026
W-
1011+50
Gracie Elite Team
Grey
Pee Wee 3 · Middle
GiFeb 7, 2026
W-
6421+300
Attbaga
Grey
Pee Wee 3 · Middle
GiFeb 7, 2026
LSUB
3691-350
Renzo Gracie Lake Worth
-
8-9 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Middleweight (71-80 Lbs.)
NoGiJan 24, 2026
WSUB
1169+110
Kimura BJJ USA
-
8-9 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Middleweight (71-80 Lbs.)
NoGiJan 24, 2026
W-
9403+620
Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes
Grey
8-9 · 2 - 5 Years · Middleweight (71-80 Lbs.)
GiJan 24, 2026

From Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes

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Data Sources
Matches39
Placements16
Tournaments15
Medals🥇 8🥈 5🥉 3
Sources
IBJJFNEWBDADCCAGF
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

Clark Donovan Banton is a Grey belt from Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes (Miami Lakes Suburb, FL) competing with a 71% win rate and 4 gold medals across 12 tournaments. His 58% submission rate ranks 13 points above the Grey belt average of 45%, placing him in the top 2% of his belt cohort. With a JITS Rating of 3771, Banton holds the 98th percentile in both global and belt rankings, securing Elite tier status. Banton's competitive profile reflects dominance against higher-rated opposition: 23 of his wins came against competitors ranked above his expected competition level.

His Development Velocity Index registers at +359.7 pts/month (96th percentile), indicating sustained trajectory acceleration since his first match in 2025. He competes across ADCC, AGF, IBJJF, and NEWBREED organizations, with notable tournament victories including 1 gold and 1 silver at both the NEWBREED Coral Springs New Year Open and NEWBREED U.S. Jiu Jitsu Championship. His gi rating (4155) significantly outpaces his no-gi rating (2035) across 19 and 23 matches respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clark Donovan Banton has a 28-11 competition record across 39 matches in 15 tournaments.
Clark Donovan Banton is ranked #689 overall and #391 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Clark Donovan Banton has earned 8 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze medals across 15 tournaments.
Clark Donovan Banton trains at Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes and competes as a grey belt.
Clark Donovan Banton has a 68% submission rate and a 72% win rate across 39 matches.
Clark Donovan Banton is ranked #391 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Clark Donovan Banton's current Jits rating is 5451. Use the Rating Simulator on Clark Donovan Banton'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.