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Tournament2026 Nationals Jiu Jitsu Open - Mar 2026
[ yellow / youth ]CA

Derek Mendez

Jits
2,916Elite
~184 Jits to Prodigy
+3030Last event: Jan 31, 2026
#6,019
Overall
Top 7%
Percentile
#879
yellow Belt
Record
9-469% Win Rate
9 Wins4 Losses
W
W
W
W
W
5-0 Last 5+6 Streak

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2 GoldJJWL 2

Fighter Intelligence

7 Tournaments
Medals
4Medals
across 7 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 2
50% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 40%
What this means50% of tournament entries result in gold10 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
89%
Subs
Submission 8
Points 1
Other 0
Belt Avg 57%
+32 pts vs belt avg
What this means89% of wins by submission32 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 97% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +11.5%
9
Close Wins
4
Losses
13 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
10 Gi3 NoGi
Gi
7W-3L70%
NoGi
2W-1L67%
Sub Rate
Gi 70%NoGi 33%
3% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 16-185,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
69%avg 54%
AVG
+16 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
89%avg 57%
AVG
+32 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
29%avg 40%
AVG
-12 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #879 of 5,468 yellow belts. 69% win rate across 13 matches.

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Fighter History

13 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB 0-0
1182+520
Charles Gracie
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 0-0
1619+670
By Any Means
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 0-0
1457+680
Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 0-0
1182+280
Charles Gracie
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 0-0
1619+450
By Any Means
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 0-0
1457+430
Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiJan 31, 2026
LDEC 0-0
1260-430
One Jiu Jitsu HQ
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiOct 4, 2025
WSUB 0-2
1824+1140
Chula Vista BJJ
White
Juvenile · 120-134
GiOct 4, 2025
LSUB
2031-1340
Randori BJJ
Grey
Kids (gi) · Kid 6 · Grey · Up To 113.00 Lbs (super Feather) · Up To 113.00 Lbs (super Feather) (march 29)
GiMar 22, 2025
LPTS
1623-790
Cquence Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Kids (gi) · Kid 6 · Grey · Up To 113.00 Lbs (super Feather) · Up To 113.00 Lbs (super Feather) (march 29)
GiMar 22, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches13
Placements5
Tournaments7
Medals🥇 3🥉 2
Sources
JJWLNABJJFNAGA
First MatchMar 2025
Last MatchJan 2026

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

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About

Derek Mendez is a yellow belt competitor from Charles Gracie Tracy in CA with an impressive 89% submission rate across 13 matches. With a 9-4 record and 3 gold, 2 bronze medals, Derek Mendez has competed in 7 tournaments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Derek Mendez has a 9-4 competition record across 13 matches in 7 tournaments.
Derek Mendez is ranked #6019 overall and #879 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Derek Mendez has earned 3 gold, 2 bronze medals across 7 tournaments.
Derek Mendez trains at Charles Gracie Tracy and competes as a yellow belt.
Derek Mendez has a 89% submission rate and a 69% win rate across 13 matches.
Derek Mendez is ranked #879 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Derek Mendez's current Jits rating is 2916. Use the Rating Simulator on Derek Mendez'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.