TournamentTap Cancer Out 2026 San Jose BJJ Open - Mar 2026
[ White / youth ]IL

Daniel Merino

Jits
2,624Elite
~476 Jits to Prodigy
-850Last event: Mar 8, 2026
#8,248
Overall
Top 9%
Percentile
#1,972
White Belt
Record
19-1654% Win Rate
19 Wins16 Losses
L
L
L
W
W
2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

1 GoldGrappling Industries 1

Fighter Intelligence

5 Tournaments
Medals
5Medals
across 5 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 3
Bronze 1
20% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 42%
What this means20% of tournament entries result in gold22 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
55%
Subs
Submission 11
Points 8
Other 1
Belt Avg 54%
+1 pts vs belt avg
What this means55% of wins by submission1 points above the belt average. Solid finishing ability with room to grow.

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AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 71% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: +4.9%
20
Close Wins
16
Losses
36 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
19 Gi16 NoGi
Gi
10W-9L53%
NoGi
9W-7L56%
Sub Rate
Gi 37%NoGi 25%
4% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleWhite Belt41,672 Fighters
Comparing to 41,672 white belt fighters
Win Rate
56%avg 61%
AVG
-5 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
55%avg 54%
AVG
Gold Rate
20%avg 42%
AVG
-22 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #1972 of 41,672 white belts. 56% win rate, 55% submission rate across 36 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

35 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB
1301-440
Aspire To Inspire
-
Junior · 6-7 · White-grey · Light-heavyweight · Light-heavyweight (tap Cancer Out BJJ Open)
GiMar 8, 2026
LPTS
1737-410
Acevedo Jiu Jitsu
-
Junior · 6-7 · White-grey · Light-heavyweight · Light-heavyweight (tap Cancer Out BJJ Open)
GiMar 8, 2026
LPTS
3380-250
Apex House of Grappling
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -145 Lbs
NoGiJan 3, 2026
WPTS
1089+100
Levels Jiu Jitsu
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -145 Lbs
NoGiJan 3, 2026
WSUB
1034+140
Fit and Fight
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -145 Lbs
NoGiJan 3, 2026
WPTS
1091+60
Sycamore Jiujitsu Club
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -145 Lbs
NoGiJan 3, 2026
WSUB
1015+130
Fit & Fight Gym
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -145 Lbs
NoGiJan 3, 2026
WSUB
1236+150
Powersource Martial Arts
White
Gi Adult · White · Adult · -145 Lbs
GiJan 3, 2026
LDEC
3380-170
Apex House of Grappling
White
Gi Adult · White · Adult · -145 Lbs
GiJan 3, 2026
WSUB
1019+120
Swampfox Jiu-jitsu
White
Gi Adult · White · Adult · -145 Lbs
GiJan 3, 2026

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Data Sources
Matches35
Placements5
Tournaments5
Medals🥇 1🥈 3🥉 1
Sources
TAP-CANCER-OUTGRAP
First MatchApr 2025
Last MatchMar 2026

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

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About

Daniel Merino is a White belt competitor from ACES Training Center in IL with a 55% submission rate across 36 matches. With a 20-16 record and 1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze medals, Daniel Merino has competed in 5 tournaments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Merino has a 20-16 competition record across 36 matches in 5 tournaments.
Daniel Merino is ranked #8248 overall and #1972 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Daniel Merino has earned 1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze medals across 5 tournaments.
Daniel Merino trains at ACES Training Center and competes as a White belt.
Daniel Merino has a 55% submission rate and a 56% win rate across 36 matches.
Daniel Merino is ranked #1972 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
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