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
Trophy Case
2 GoldJJWL 2Fighter Intelligence
7 TournamentsMedals
4Medals
across 7 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 2
50% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 40%
What this means50% of tournament entries result in gold — 10 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 submission — 32 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIBuilding 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
BALANCED10 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 FightersComparing 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.
Tale of the Tape
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NABJJF
2026 Nationals Jiu Jitsu OpenMar 29, 2026
Malenogi · Kids (No-Gi) · Kid 6 · Yellow · Up to 123.00 lbs (Feather)·Up to 123.00 lbs (Feather)
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Mendez | 2,916 | Pro Depth BJJ | 9-4 |
| 2 | Nuri Ataizi | 2,345 | Phenom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 21-10 |
| 3 | Ken Nies | 1,700 | Logic Jiu-jitsu | 6-7 |
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 50%
Fighter History
13 matches
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1182+520 | Charles Gracie | White Juvenile · 120-134 | JJWLGS XV Gi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1619+670 | By Any Means | White Juvenile · 120-134 | JJWLGS XV Gi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1457+680 | Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | White Juvenile · 120-134 | JJWLGS XV Gi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1182+280 | Charles Gracie | White Juvenile · 120-134 | JJWLGS XV NoGi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1619+450 | By Any Means | White Juvenile · 120-134 | JJWLGS XV NoGi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1457+430 | Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | White Juvenile · 120-134 | JJWLGS XV NoGi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| L | DEC 0-0 | 1260-430 | One Jiu Jitsu HQ | White Juvenile · 120-134 | Gi | Oct 4, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB 0-2 | 1824+1140 | Chula Vista BJJ | White Juvenile · 120-134 | Gi | Oct 4, 2025 | |||
| L | SUB | 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) | NABJJFNationals Jiu Jitsu Open | Gi | Mar 22, 2025 | ||
| L | PTS | 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) | NABJJFNationals Jiu Jitsu Open | Gi | Mar 22, 2025 |
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Scouting Report
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.