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TeamRenzo Gracie Warwick
TournamentGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY - Feb 2026
[ White / Youth ]NJ

Declan Gaffney

Jits
1,280Prospect
~120 Jits to Advanced
-280Last event: Feb 8, 2026
#44,967
Overall
Top 49%
Percentile
#19,305
White Belt
Record
8-1142% Win Rate
8 Wins11 Losses
L
W
W
L
L
2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

1 GoldNAGA 1

The Roll Up

Upset ArtistMay 31, 2025

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Fighter Intelligence

4 Tournaments
Medals
3Medals
across 4 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 1
33% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 35%
What this means33% of tournament entries result in gold — 2 points below the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
38%
Subs
Submission 3
Points 5
Other 0
Belt Avg 48%
-10 pts vs belt avg
What this means38% of wins by submission — 10 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 35% of peers

Win Quality

Growing
Clutch Score: -5.6%
8
Close Wins
11
Losses
Best win: Beat Ian Hunter O'neill (7 pts higher)
19 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST
9 Gi10 NoGi
Gi
3W-6L33%
NoGi
5W-5L50%
Sub Rate
Gi 11%NoGi 20%
17% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleWhite BeltAges 10-1141,721 Fighters
Comparing to 41,721 white belt fighters
Win Rate
42%avg 54%
AVG
-12 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
38%avg 48%
AVG
-10 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
25%avg 35%
AVG
-10 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 42% for white belt. 19 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

19 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB
Dominic Depaolo
3144-210
Ambition Martial Arts (matawan)
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 10 - 11 Years · -115 Lbs
GRAPGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY
NoGiFeb 8, 2026
WPTS
Ian Hunter O'Neill
1287+310
Renzo Gracie
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 10 - 11 Years · -115 Lbs
GRAPGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY
NoGiFeb 8, 2026
WPTS
Joshua Fanshteyn
1028+250
Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 10 - 11 Years · -115 Lbs
GRAPGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY
NoGiFeb 8, 2026
LSUB
Dominic Depaolo
3144-130
Ambition Martial Arts (matawan)
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -115 Lbs
GRAPGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY
GiFeb 8, 2026
LSUB
Ian Hunter O'Neill
1287-470
Renzo Gracie
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -115 Lbs
GRAPGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY
GiFeb 8, 2026
WPTS
Joshua Fanshteyn
1028+240
Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -115 Lbs
GRAPGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY
GiFeb 8, 2026
LPTS
Shane Decosta
2086-270
Renzo Gracie Rockland
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -115 Lbs
GRAPGrappling Industries NEW JERSEY
GiFeb 8, 2026
LPTS
Luca St James
1273-470
Team Jucao USA
White
Beginner · 10-11 · 100-110
NAGAAlbany II
NoGiMay 31, 2025
LPTS
Luca St James
1273-300
Team Jucao USA
White
Beginner · 10-11 · 100-110
NAGAAlbany II
NoGiMay 31, 2025
WPTS
Luca St James
1273+270
Team Jucao USA
White
Beginner · 10-11 · 100-110
NAGAAlbany II
NoGiMay 31, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches19
Placements5
Tournaments4
Medals🥇 1🥈 1🥉 1
Sources
GRAPNAGAJJWL
First MatchMay 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Declan Gaffney is a White belt from Renzo Gracie Warwick in Bergen County, NJ, competing across 12 matches. His 60% submission rate ranks in the top 56% of White belts—24 points above the 36% belt average—making him a finish-oriented grappler. Gaffney holds 1 gold and 2 silver medals from 3 tournaments, placing him at the 44th percentile among White belts with a JITS rating of 1219.

All 5 of Gaffney's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a 473-point upset victory over Luca St James. His development velocity index shows holding_steady, indicating stable performance with no recent momentum shifts. He competes across JJWL and NAGA events, splitting his 12 matches between gi (5 matches, 1025 rating) and no-gi (7 matches, 1035 rating) formats with nearly identical effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Declan Gaffney has a 8-11 competition record across 19 matches in 4 tournaments.
Declan Gaffney is ranked #44967 overall and #19305 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Declan Gaffney has earned 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze medals across 4 tournaments.
Declan Gaffney trains at Renzo Gracie Warwick and competes as a White belt.
Declan Gaffney has a 38% submission rate and a 42% win rate across 19 matches.
Declan Gaffney is ranked #19305 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Declan Gaffney's current Jits rating is 1280. Use the Rating Simulator on Declan Gaffney'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.