Tournament2025 AGF Chattanooga Open - Sep 2025
[ Grey / youth ]IL

Dakota Vanderford

Jits
1,080Prospect
~320 Jits to Advanced
-1320Last event: Sep 6, 2025
#63,211
Overall
Top 69%
Percentile
#20,958
Grey Belt
Record
3-1616% Win Rate
3 Wins16 Losses
L
L
L
L
L
0-5 Last 5

Fighter Intelligence

3 Tournaments
Medals
2Medals
across 3 tournaments
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 0
0% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 40%
Finishing Ability
33%
Subs
Submission 1
Points 2
Other 0
Belt Avg 47%
-14 pts vs belt avg
What this means33% of wins by submission14 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building New Foundation
Building a new foundation
Growing faster than 56% of peers

Win Quality

Building
Clutch Score: -20.8%
3
Close Wins
16
Losses
Best win: Beat Bryson Diaz (376 pts higher)
19 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
9 Gi10 NoGi
Gi
1W-8L11%
NoGi
2W-8L20%
Sub Rate
Gi 11%NoGi 0%
9% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleGrey Belt29,712 Fighters
Comparing to 29,712 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
16%avg 54%
AVG
-39 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
33%avg 47%
AVG
-13 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
0%avg 40%
AVG
-40 pts vs avg
What This Means

19 matches of tournament experience at grey belt. Every rep builds the foundation.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

19 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB
3189-270
Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy
Grey
Kids 8-9 · Feather II
NoGiSep 6, 2025
LPTS
4271-190
Insight BJJ
Grey
Kids 8-9 · Feather II
NoGiSep 6, 2025
LSUB
3652-150
Gracie Barra
-
Regular Challenger · Feather II
NoGiSep 6, 2025
LSUB
6904-120
Springfield BJJ
Grey
Kids 8-9 · Feather II
GiSep 6, 2025
LSUB
3189-230
Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy
Grey
Kids 8-9 · Feather II
GiSep 6, 2025
LSUB
3753-360
Hidden Leaf Jiu-jitsu
-
Regular Challenger · Feather II
GiSep 6, 2025
LPTS
2864-120
Blue Collar Grappling Academy
Grey
Kids 8-9 · Feather II
NoGiAug 9, 2025
WPTS
1444+680
Blue Collar Grappling Academy
Grey
Kids 8-9 · Feather II
NoGiAug 9, 2025
LPTS
2864-90
Blue Collar Grappling Academy
-
Regular Challenger · Feather II
NoGiAug 9, 2025
LPTS
1716-230
No Limit Combatives
Grey
Kids 8-9 · Feather II
GiAug 9, 2025

From Paragon/GFTeam Ms

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches19
Placements2
Tournaments3
Medals🥈 2
Sources
AGF
First MatchJun 2025
Last MatchSep 2025

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

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About

Dakota Vanderford is a Grey belt from Paragon/GFTeam Ms competing in the 29th global percentile with a 1080 JITS rating. Across 3 tournaments and 19 total matches, Vanderford has secured 2 silver medals with zero golds, placing him at #15219 in Grey belt rankings. His 33% submission rate ranks 12 points below the 45% Grey belt average, indicating a submission-heavy approach that underperforms peer standards.

Vanderford's competitive profile shows 3 wins against higher-rated opponents, including a notable victory over Walker Hauswirth (476-point rating gap). His development velocity places him in the 75th percentile for the new_foundation cohort, signaling accelerated progression despite a 16% win rate against the 50% belt average. All 19 matches come from AGF events, with balanced competition across Gi (9 matches, 1045 rating) and No-Gi (10 matches, 1050 rating) formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dakota Vanderford has a 3-16 competition record across 19 matches in 3 tournaments.
Dakota Vanderford is ranked #63211 overall and #20958 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Dakota Vanderford has earned 2 silver medals across 3 tournaments.
Dakota Vanderford trains at Paragon/GFTeam Ms and competes as a Grey belt.
Dakota Vanderford has a 33% submission rate and a 16% win rate across 19 matches.
Dakota Vanderford is ranked #20958 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Dakota Vanderford's current Jits rating is 1080. Use the Rating Simulator on Dakota Vanderford'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.