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TournamentADCC US Open - Portland, OR - Feb 2026
[ grey / Youth ]FL

Connor Nelson

Jits
5,110S-Tier
Top 0.1% of all rated fighters
+50Last event: Feb 21, 2026
#886
Overall
Top 1%
Percentile
#505
grey Belt
Record
86-2875% Win Rate
86 Wins28 Losses
W
W
W
W
L
4-1 Last 5+4 Streak

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10 GoldGrappling Industries 5 · NAGA 4 · ADCC 1

All Tournaments

2026NAGANAGANAGAPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLING

NAGA PORTLAND GRAPPLING NO-GIFeb 7, 2026

2026NAGANAGANAGAPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLING

NAGA PORTLAND GRAPPLING GIFeb 7, 2026

2026GRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESWASHINGTON STATEWASHINGTON STATEWASHINGTON STATE

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES WASHINGTON STATE GIJan 17, 2026

2026GRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESWASHINGTON STATEWASHINGTON STATEWASHINGTON STATE

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES WASHINGTON STATE NO-GIJan 17, 2026

2025GRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESSAN DIEGOSAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES SAN DIEGO GIAug 23, 2025

2025GRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESSAN DIEGOSAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES SAN DIEGO NO-GIAug 23, 2025

2025GRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESGRAPPLING INDUSTRIESPORTLANDPORTLANDPORTLAND

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES PORTLAND NO-GIJun 28, 2025

2025NAGANAGANAGAPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLING

NAGA PORTLAND GRAPPLING NO-GIFeb 1, 2025

2025NAGANAGANAGAPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLINGPORTLAND GRAPPLING

NAGA PORTLAND GRAPPLING GIFeb 1, 2025

Fighter Intelligence

17 Tournaments
Medals
25Medals
across 17 tournaments
Gold 11
Silver 6
Bronze 8
44% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 50%
What this means44% of tournament entries result in gold6 points below the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
60%
Subs
Submission 53
Points 33
Other 3
Belt Avg 60%
What this means60% of wins by submission. 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 96% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +18.8%
34
Close Wins
55
Exp. Wins
26
Losses
Best win: Beat William Dowell Ward (650 pts higher)
115 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
59 Gi53 NoGi
Gi
46W-13L78%
NoGi
40W-13L75%
Sub Rate
Gi 41%NoGi 55%
2% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 12-1329,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
77%avg 63%
AVG
+14 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
60%avg 60%
AVG
Gold Rate
35%avg 50%
AVG
-15 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #505 of 29,089 grey belts. 77% win rate, 60% submission rate across 115 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

112 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WPTS
4337+110
Vagner Rocha Martial Arts
-
Boys [7-8 Years] · Advanced · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
LPTS
8053-60
Atos HQ
-
Boys [7-8 Years] · Advanced · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
WPTS
4663+90
AOJ
-
Boys [7-8 Years] · Advanced · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
WSUB
4113+140
Siri Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
-
Boys [9-10 Years] · Intermediate · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
WPTS
1557+30
Cta Portland
-
Boys [9-10 Years] · Intermediate · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
WSUB
1011+40
Enumclaw Jiu Jitsu
-
Boys [9-10 Years] · Intermediate · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
WSUB
1025+30
Caio Terra Association
-
Boys [9-10 Years] · Intermediate · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
LSUB
4260-330
Grpl Club
-
Boys [9-10 Years] · Intermediate · 32kg
GiFeb 21, 2026
WPTS
3059+90
Juggernaut Mixed Martial Arts
Grey
Intermediate · 7-8 · 60-70
NoGiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB
1286+50
Lone Wolf BJJ
Grey
Intermediate · 7-8 · 60-70
NoGiFeb 7, 2026

From Suncoast Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

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Data Sources
Matches112
Placements25
Tournaments17
Medals🥇 11🥈 6🥉 8
Sources
ADCCNAGAGRAPJJWLIBJJF
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

Connor Nelson is a Grey belt from Suncoast Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Peterson, FL competing across 8 tournaments. His 50% submission rate ranks in the top 9% of Grey belts—5 points above the 45% belt average—making him a finishing threat above his peer group. Nelson has collected 4 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal in 24 total matches.

Nelson's 16 competitive wins came against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Tytus Kelley (824-point rating gap). His development velocity ranks at the 64th percentile, indicating dominant upward momentum since his first match in 2025. He competes across ADCC, JJWL, and NAGA events with balanced performance: a 1070 rating in gi and 1060 rating in no-gi across 14 and 12 matches respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Connor Nelson has a 89-26 competition record across 115 matches in 17 tournaments.
Connor Nelson is ranked #886 overall and #505 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Connor Nelson has earned 11 gold, 6 silver, 8 bronze medals across 17 tournaments.
Connor Nelson trains at Suncoast Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and competes as a grey belt.
Connor Nelson has a 60% submission rate and a 77% win rate across 115 matches.
Connor Nelson is ranked #505 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Connor Nelson's current Jits rating is 5110. Use the Rating Simulator on Connor Nelson'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.