Daniel Dmitrievich Zakharov

Daniel Dmitrievich Zakharov is a Yellow belt from Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay in Lawndale, CA competing with a 50% win rate across 18 total matches. His 50% gold medal rate significantly outpaces the 40% belt average, with 7 golds, 5 silvers, and 1 bronze earned across 14 tournaments. However, his 22% submission rate sits 30 points below the 52% belt average, placing him in the lower quartile for finishing efficiency among Yellow belts.

Zakharov's competitive wins number 8, all achieved against higher-rated opponents including a notable upset over Benjamin Myers (4,283-point rating gap). His development velocity index registers at -235.2 points per month, placing him in the 3rd percentile—indicating a stalled or declining rating trajectory. Active across ADCC, JJWL, and NAGA events, Zakharov demonstrates significantly stronger gi performance (2,810 rating across 16 matches) compared to no-gi competition (1,065 rating across 13 matches).