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TournamentADCC US Open - Oklahoma City, OK - Apr 2026
[ yellow / youth ]TX

Elijah Michael Richards

Jits
1,202Prospect
~198 Jits to Advanced
+220Last event: Jan 24, 2026
#53,987
Overall
Top 60%
Percentile
#3,694
yellow Belt
Record
17-4627% Win Rate
17 Wins46 Losses
L
L
W
L
W
2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldAGF 2

Fighter Intelligence

31 Tournaments
Medals
22Medals
across 31 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 7
Bronze 13
9% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 46%
What this means9% of tournament entries result in gold37 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
61%
Subs
Submission 11
Points 6
Other 1
Belt Avg 69%
-8 pts vs belt avg
What this means61% of wins by submission8 points below the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building New Foundation
Building a new foundation
Growing faster than 36% of peers

Win Quality

Growing
Clutch Score: -9.2%
18
Close Wins
35
Losses
Best win: Beat Hunter York (2074 pts higher)
53 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
22 Gi30 NoGi
Gi
8W-14L36%
NoGi
9W-21L30%
Sub Rate
Gi 23%NoGi 20%
6% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 12-135,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
36%avg 69%
AVG
-32 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
61%avg 69%
AVG
-8 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
3%avg 46%
AVG
-43 pts vs avg
What This Means

55 matches of tournament experience at yellow belt. Every rep builds the foundation.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

52 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LPTS
3011-40
Rockstar South Frisco
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 45kg
NoGiJan 24, 2026
LSUB
5885-20
Ronin Jiu Jitsu Portland
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 45kg
NoGiJan 24, 2026
WSUB
1982+280
Baza
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 45kg
NoGiJan 24, 2026
LDEC 0-0
3934-30
Northern Tribe
Yellow
JR Teen · 90-99
GiOct 4, 2025
WSUB 0-0
1218+270
316 BJJ
Yellow
JR Teen · 90-99
GiOct 4, 2025
LPTS
5341-30
Carlos Machado - Dynamic Martial Arts Academy
Yellow
Pre Teen 10-11 · Rooster III
NoGiSep 20, 2025
LSUB
5341-40
Carlos Machado - Dynamic Martial Arts Academy
Yellow
Pre Teen 10-11 · Rooster III
NoGiSep 20, 2025
LSUB
1326-380
Rally Point BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen 10-11 · Feather I
GiSep 20, 2025
LPTS
1326-100
Rally Point BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen 10-11 · Feather I
GiSep 20, 2025
LSUB 0-3
3934-100
Northern Tribe
Yellow
JR Teen · 80-89
GiJun 21, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches52
Placements24
Tournaments31
Medals🥇 2🥈 7🥉 13
Sources
ADCCJJWLAGFGRAPIBJJF
First MatchFeb 2025
Last MatchJan 2026

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

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About

Elijah Michael Richards is a Yellow belt from Rockstar South Frisco in Frisco, TX competing across 22 tournaments with 2 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 13 bronze medals. His 53% submission rate ranks in the top 67th percentile of Yellow belts—1 point above the 52% belt average. However, his 41% win rate trails the belt average of 53%, placing him at the 33rd percentile among Yellow belt competitors. Richards has secured 17 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Colton Farris (1645-point rating gap).

His development velocity index sits at the 54th percentile in the new_foundation phase, indicating steady progression through early competition. Competing across ADCC, AGF, and JJWL organizations, Richards posted 2 gold medals at the 2025 AGF Oklahoma State Championships and demonstrated gi-specific strength with a 1150 rating across 30 gi matches versus 1110 in no-gi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elijah Michael Richards has a 20-35 competition record across 55 matches in 30 tournaments.
Elijah Michael Richards is ranked #53987 overall and #3694 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Elijah Michael Richards has earned 2 gold, 6 silver, 13 bronze medals across 30 tournaments.
Elijah Michael Richards trains at Rockstar South Frisco and competes as a yellow belt.
Elijah Michael Richards has a 61% submission rate and a 36% win rate across 55 matches.
Elijah Michael Richards is ranked #3694 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Elijah Michael Richards's current Jits rating is 1202. Use the Rating Simulator on Elijah Michael Richards'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.