Esperanza Evangeline Groves
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6 GoldGRAPPLING-X 4 · IBJJF 1 · TAP-CANCER-OUT 1All Tournaments
GRAPPLING-X 11/2/ SAN NO-GINov 2, 2025
GRAPPLING-X 11/2/ SAN NO-GINov 2, 2025
GRAPPLING-X 7/13/ SUMMER GIJul 13, 2025
GRAPPLING-X 7/13/ SUMMER GIJul 13, 2025
GRAPPLING-X 4/13/ SPRING GIApr 13, 2025
GRAPPLING-X 4/13/ SPRING GIApr 13, 2025
GRAPPLING-X 1/26/ WINTER GIJan 26, 2025
GRAPPLING-X 1/26/ WINTER GIJan 26, 2025
TAP-CANCER-OUT SAN DIEGO GIJan 11, 2025
TAP-CANCER-OUT SAN DIEGO GIJan 11, 2025
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Femalegrey BeltAges 8-929,089 FightersWin rate tracks at 55% for grey belt. 55 matches and counting.
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| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arya Molina | 1,731 | Dune Sea Grappling Club | 7-5 |
| 2 | Finley Desoto | 1,518 | Carlson Gracie Gilbert | 14-24 |
| 3 | Esperanza Groves | 1,314 | Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy | 31-27 |
| 4 | Vesper Shank | 1,120 | Sol Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 9-18 |
| 5 | Isabella Flansbaum | 1,076 | Refuge BJJ | 1-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isabella Rosales | 1,963 | Fight Works | 31-31 |
| 2 | Arya Molina | 1,731 | Dune Sea Grappling Club | 7-5 |
| 3 | Finley Desoto | 1,518 | Carlson Gracie Gilbert | 14-24 |
| 4 | Esperanza Groves | 1,314 | Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy | 31-27 |
| 5 | Vesper Shank | 1,120 | Sol Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 9-18 |
| 6 | Isabella Flansbaum | 1,076 | Refuge BJJ | 1-5 |
| 7 | Maya Hamilton | 1,013 | Gracie Barra Chandler | 0-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaelani Gloria | 3,391 | Gracie Humaita South Bay | 21-7 |
| 2 | Esperanza Groves | 1,314 | Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy | 31-27 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaelani Gloria | 3,391 | Gracie Humaita South Bay | 21-7 |
| 2 | Carolyn Gerasimou | 3,067 | West Coast Jiu Jitsu | 10-1 |
| 3 | Isabella Rosales | 1,963 | Fight Works | 31-31 |
| 4 | Milena Asgari | 1,574 | Alliance San Diego | 6-8 |
| 5 | Esperanza Groves | 1,314 | Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy | 31-27 |
| 6 | Channing Liang | 1,178 | Gracie Barra Chino | 6-7 |
Fighter History
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | SUB 9-0 | 1963+180 | Fight Works | Grey Youth · 70-79 | NoGi | Feb 22, 2026 | |||
| L | DEC 0-0 | 2185-80 | Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu | Grey Youth · 70-79 | NoGi | Feb 22, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB 9-0 | 1963+220 | Fight Works | Grey Youth · 70-79 | Gi | Feb 22, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB 7-0 | 1321+120 | A-team Jiu Jitsu | Grey Youth · 70-79 | Gi | Feb 22, 2026 | |||
| L | PTS 0-3 | 1178-230 | Gracie Barra Chino | Grey Youth · 70-79 | Gi | Feb 22, 2026 | |||
| L | SUB 0-0 | 3206-250 | Tama Jiu-jitsu | Grey Youth · 70-79 | Gi | Dec 6, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1178+200 | Gracie Barra Chino | Grey Youth · 70-79 | Gi | Dec 6, 2025 | |||
| L | PTS 2-16 | 2514-130 | Studio 33 | Grey Youth · 70-79 | NoGi | Dec 6, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB 0-0 | 1574+200 | Alliance San Diego | Grey Youth · 70-79 | NoGi | Dec 6, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1173+190 | Infinity BJJ Santee | Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 7-8 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 65.1 - 75 Lbs | NoGi | Nov 2, 2025 |
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Esperanza Evangeline Groves is a Grey belt from Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lawndale, CA competing with a 1110 JITS rating and 31st percentile global ranking. Her 60% submission rate ranks 15 points above the 45% Grey belt average, placing her in the top 29th percentile among peers. Across 19 total matches in 10 tournaments, Groves has earned 1 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
Groves secured 5 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including a standout victory over Gwen Patricia Watson (1608-point rating gap). Her performance splits evenly between formats—14 gi matches at 1070 rating versus 9 no-gi matches at 1045 rating. Currently in a rebuilding_phase at the 55th percentile DVI, she competes across JJWL and NAGA organizations and shows particular strength in gi competition, where she captured gold at the Los Angeles Winter Kids 2025 event.