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TournamentGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula - Mar 2026

[ grey / youth ]

Damien Candelaria

Jits

1,096Prospect

~304 Jits to Advanced

+190Last event: Mar 1, 2026

#61,139

Overall

Top 68%

Percentile

#20,249

grey Belt

Record

6-1233% Win Rate

6 Wins12 Losses

2-3 Last 5

Fighter Intelligence

4 Tournaments

Medals

4Medals

across 4 tournaments

Gold 0

Silver 4

Bronze 0

0% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 30%

What this means0% of tournament entries result in gold — 30 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.

Finishing Ability

33%

Subs

Submission 2

Points 4

Other 0

Belt Avg 50%

-17 pts vs belt avg

What this means33% of wins by submission — 17 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI

Holding Steady

Competitive — holding steady

Growing faster than 22% of peers

Win Quality

Growing

Clutch Score: -10.9%

Close Wins

Losses

Best win: Beat Landon Brown (618 pts higher)

18 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED

9 Gi9 NoGi

3W-6L33%

NoGi

3W-6L33%

Sub Rate

Gi 11%NoGi 11%

0% win rate delta

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 Fighters

Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters

Win Rate

33%avg 54%

AVG

-21 pts vs avg

Sub Rate

33%avg 50%

AVG

-17 pts vs avg

Gold Rate

0%avg 30%

AVG

-30 pts vs avg

What This Means

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

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

18 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
W	PTS	Landon Brown	1714+440	Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	NoGi	Mar 1, 2026
L	PTS	Lennon Rivera	1094-260	Carlson Gracie Temecula	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	NoGi	Mar 1, 2026
L	PTS	Landon Brown	1714-290	Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 95.1- 105 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	Gi	Mar 1, 2026
W	PTS	Sawyer Durio	1011+300	Dedicated Jiu Jitsu	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 95.1- 105 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	Gi	Mar 1, 2026
L	PTS	Jack Dillon	1634-430	Checkmat Fallbrook BJJ	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 12/21/2025 Winter Games Jiu Jitsu Championships, Temecula CA	NoGi	Dec 21, 2025
W	PTS	Easton Menz	1041+510	Checkmat Fallbrook BJJ	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 12/21/2025 Winter Games Jiu Jitsu Championships, Temecula CA	NoGi	Dec 21, 2025
L	PTS	Lennon Rivera	1094-1020	Carlson Gracie Temecula	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 12/21/2025 Winter Games Jiu Jitsu Championships, Temecula CA	NoGi	Dec 21, 2025
L	PTS	Jack Dillon	1634-320	Checkmat Fallbrook BJJ	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 12/21/2025 Winter Games Jiu Jitsu Championships, Temecula CA	Gi	Dec 21, 2025
W	SUB	Avry Angel Avelar	1022+470	Gracie Barra	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 12/21/2025 Winter Games Jiu Jitsu Championships, Temecula CA	Gi	Dec 21, 2025
L	SUB	Christopher Rocco McMinn	1754-980	Carlson Gracie Temecula	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 90.1- 100 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 12/21/2025 Winter Games Jiu Jitsu Championships, Temecula CA	Gi	Dec 21, 2025

Data Sources

Matches18

Placements4

Tournaments4

Medals🥈 4

Sources

GRAPPLING-X

First MatchMar 2025

Last MatchMar 2026

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

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About

Damien Candelaria is a grey belt competitor from an academy with 18 matches across 4 tournaments. Holds a 6-12 record with 4 silver medals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Damien Candelaria has a 6-12 competition record across 18 matches in 4 tournaments.

Damien Candelaria is ranked #61139 overall and #20249 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Damien Candelaria has earned 4 silver medals across 4 tournaments.

Damien Candelaria has a 33% submission rate and a 33% win rate across 18 matches.

Damien Candelaria is ranked #20249 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Damien Candelaria's current Jits rating is 1096. Use the Rating Simulator on Damien Candelaria'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.