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TournamentPhoenix XI Gi - Mar 2026
[ grey / Youth ]AZ

Forest Ward

Jits
1,424Advanced
~476 Jits to Elite
+770Last event: Mar 1, 2026
#36,520
Overall
Top 41%
Percentile
#12,005
grey Belt
Record
45-5346% Win Rate
45 Wins53 Losses
W
W
W
W
L
4-1 Last 5+4 Streak

Trophy Case

4 GoldNAGA 2 · United 1 · GRAPPLING-X 1

Fighter Intelligence

26 Tournaments
Medals
31Medals
across 26 tournaments
Gold 4
Silver 15
Bronze 12
13% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 39%
What this means13% of tournament entries result in gold26 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
39%
Subs
Submission 18
Points 27
Other 1
Belt Avg 56%
-17 pts vs belt avg
What this means39% of wins by submission17 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 45% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: -1.4%
46
Close Wins
53
Losses
Best win: Beat Elijah Howard (1156 pts higher)
99 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
44 Gi54 NoGi
Gi
21W-23L48%
NoGi
24W-30L44%
Sub Rate
Gi 11%NoGi 24%
3% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 6-729,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
45%avg 63%
AVG
-19 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
39%avg 56%
AVG
-17 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
15%avg 39%
AVG
-24 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 45% for grey belt. 103 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

98 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB
1348+170
Gracie Barra Katy
White
No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
NoGiMar 1, 2026
WSUB
1085+150
Rounders MMA & Boxing
White
No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
NoGiMar 1, 2026
WSUB
1013+120
Team Ironman Ultimate Training
White
No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
NoGiMar 1, 2026
WSUB
1016+140
Universal Grappling Academy - Combat Sports Team
White
No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
NoGiMar 1, 2026
LPTS
4242-30
Riverside Submission
White
No-gi --youth Divisions · 5-6 · White Belts · Beginner · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
NoGiMar 1, 2026
LPTS
4242-30
Riverside Submission
White
Gi-- Youth Divisions · 5-6 · White · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
GiMar 1, 2026
WPTS
1233+90
Riverside Submission
White
Gi-- Youth Divisions · 5-6 · White · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
GiMar 1, 2026
WSUB
1082+160
Carlson Gracie Wine Country
White
Gi-- Youth Divisions · 5-6 · White · 40.1 - 50 Lbs
GiMar 1, 2026
LSUB
3563-50
Carlson Gracie Gilbert
Grey
6-7 Years · Grey · - 55lbs
NoGiFeb 1, 2026
WSUB
1013+130
66 Jiu-jitsu  BJJ Globetrotters
Grey
6-7 Years · Grey · - 55lbs
NoGiFeb 1, 2026

From Carlson Gracie Gilbert

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Data Sources
Matches98
Placements36
Tournaments26
Medals🥇 4🥈 15🥉 12
Sources
GRAPPLING-XUNITEDNAGAJJWLGRAP
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchMar 2026

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

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About

Forest Ward is a Grey belt from Carlson Gracie Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ competing across 11 tournaments with 2 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals. His 25% submission rate ranks in the top 18% of Grey belts—20 points above the 45% belt average—indicating a technical, finish-oriented approach to competition. At a 2193 JITS Rating, Ward places #3660 in his belt tier and #7346 globally, positioning him in the 82nd percentile among Grey belts.

All 12 of Ward's competitive wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a standout victory over Adam Hassan (475-point rating gap). His development velocity registers at the 42nd percentile DVI with building_momentum status across 33 total matches in JJWL and NAGA events. Ward's tournament consistency shows strongest results at NAGA Phoenix II Grappling Championship (1 gold, 1 silver) and maintains near-identical performance in gi (1075 rating, 15 matches) and no-gi (1090 rating, 18 matches).

Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Ward has a 46-57 competition record across 103 matches in 27 tournaments.
Forest Ward is ranked #36520 overall and #12005 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Forest Ward has earned 4 gold, 15 silver, 12 bronze medals across 27 tournaments.
Forest Ward trains at Carlson Gracie Gilbert and competes as a grey belt.
Forest Ward has a 39% submission rate and a 45% win rate across 103 matches.
Forest Ward is ranked #12005 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Forest Ward's current Jits rating is 1424. Use the Rating Simulator on Forest Ward'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.