TournamentPhoenix XI Gi - Mar 2026
[ grey / Youth ]AZ
Esai De La Cruz
Jits
1,267Prospect
~133 Jits to Advanced
-690Last event: Jun 21, 2025
#45,459
Overall
Top 51%
Percentile
#14,792
grey Belt
Record
5-936% Win Rate
5 Wins9 Losses
L
L
W
L
L
1-4 Last 5
Fighter Intelligence
8 TournamentsMedals
3Medals
across 8 tournaments
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 1
0% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 19%
What this means0% of tournament entries result in gold — 19 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
40%
Subs
Submission 2
Points 3
Other 0
Belt Avg 63%
-23 pts vs belt avg
What this means40% of wins by submission — 23 points below the belt average. Solid finishing ability with room to grow.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIHolding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 27% of peers
Win Quality
Growing
Clutch Score: -9.0%
5
Close Wins
9
Losses
Best win: Beat Ryan Eland (1214 pts higher)
14 matches analyzed
Format Split
GI SPECIALIST11 Gi3 NoGi
Gi
5W-6L45%
NoGi
0W-3L0%
Sub Rate
Gi 18%NoGi 0%
45% win rate delta — Gi stronger
Segment Analysis
Malegrey BeltAges 12-1329,089 FightersComparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
36%avg 45%
AVG
-9 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
40%avg 63%
AVG
-23 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
0%avg 19%
AVG
-19 pts vs avg
What This Means
Win rate tracks at 36% for grey belt. 14 matches and counting.
Tale of the Tape
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JJWL
Phoenix Xi GiMar 21, 2026
MaleGi · Teen 2011-2012 · yellow·120-129
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Marcum | 4,384 | Carlos Farias BJJ | 33-6 |
| 2 | Angel Martinez | 4,362 | The Misfits Club | 17-5 |
| 3 | Clayton Kelley | 3,833 | Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness | 17-3 |
| 4 | Micah Denton | 1,914 | Legion American Jiu Jitsu | 19-19 |
| 5 | Rhys Luto | 1,431 | Gracie Barra Chandler | 1-1 |
| 6 | Esai de la Cruz | 1,267 | Like Minded Jiu Jitsu | 5-9 |
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: <1%
Fighter History
14 matches
| Result | Fighter | JITS | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | 2664-390 | ||
| L | 1893-410 | ||
| W | 1015+390 | ||
| L | 2664-280 | ||
| L | 1969-300 | ||
| W | 1016+390 | ||
| L | 3518-440 | ||
| L | 3518-280 | ||
| W | 2481+460 | ||
| W | 1009+410 |
From Like Minded Jiu Jitsu
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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches14
Placements5
Tournaments8
Medals🥈 2🥉 1
Sources
JJWLAZBJJLTAP-CANCER-OUT
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchJun 2025
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
Esai De La Cruz is a grey belt competitor from Like Minded Jiu Jitsu in AZ with 14 matches across 8 tournaments. Holds a 5-9 record with 2 silver, 1 bronze medals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Esai De La Cruz has a 5-9 competition record across 14 matches in 8 tournaments.
Esai De La Cruz is ranked #45459 overall and #14792 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Esai De La Cruz has earned 2 silver, 1 bronze medals across 8 tournaments.
Esai De La Cruz trains at Like Minded Jiu Jitsu and competes as a grey belt.
Esai De La Cruz has a 40% submission rate and a 36% win rate across 14 matches.
Esai De La Cruz is ranked #14792 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Esai De La Cruz's current Jits rating is 1267. Use the Rating Simulator on Esai De La Cruz'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.