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TeamNational City Jiu Jitsu Club
TournamentPan Americans II Gi Youth - Aug 2025
[ yellow / Youth ]CA

Gavin Herndon

Jits
1,754Advanced
~146 Jits to Elite
-320Last event: Aug 3, 2025
#22,732
Overall
Top 25%
Percentile
#2,077
yellow Belt
Record
7-464% Win Rate
7 Wins4 Losses
L
W
W
W
W
4-1 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldDREAM-BJJ 2

Fighter Intelligence

6 Tournaments
Medals
6Medals
across 6 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 3
Bronze 1
33% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 30%
What this means33% of tournament entries result in gold — 3 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
71%
Subs
Submission 5
Points 2
Other 0
Belt Avg 49%
+22 pts vs belt avg
What this means71% of wins by submission — 22 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 18% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +9.6%
7
Close Wins
4
Losses
Best win: Beat Jacob Aguilar (1588 pts higher)
11 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
8 Gi3 NoGi
Gi
5W-3L63%
NoGi
2W-1L67%
Sub Rate
Gi 50%NoGi 33%
4% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 14-155,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
64%avg 52%
AVG
+12 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
71%avg 49%
AVG
+22 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
33%avg 30%
AVG
+3 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 64% for yellow belt. 11 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

11 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB 2-4
Jacob Ernesto Casas
2555-1060
Carlos Alberto MMA
Yellow
Teen · 130-144
JJWLPan Americans II Gi Youth
GiAug 3, 2025
WSUB 3-0
Jonah Edson
1229+420
Won BJJ
Yellow
Teen · 130-144
JJWLPan Americans II Gi Youth
GiAug 3, 2025
WPTS 2-0
James Sadach
1217+320
Checkmat Mafra
Yellow
Teen · 130-144
JJWLPan Americans II Gi Youth
GiAug 3, 2025
WSUB 0-0
Jacob Aguilar
3342+960
Atos HQ
Yellow
Teen 2010-2011 · 130-144
JJWLThe Worlds Gi Youth
GiMay 25, 2025
WSUB 0-0
Koa Wan
1033+450
Carlson Gracie Temecula
Yellow
Teen 2010-2011 · 130-144
JJWLThe Worlds Gi Youth
GiMay 25, 2025
LSUB 0-10
Oscar Junior Gonzalez
3082-1650
Checkmat Upland
Yellow
Teen 2010-2011 · 130-144
JJWLThe Worlds Gi Youth
GiMay 25, 2025
LPTS 0-10
Isaiah Ali Alvarez
3342-640
Art of Jiu Jitsu
Yellow
Teen · 120-129
JJWLSan Diego XVI Gi Youth
GiApr 12, 2025
WSUB 2-0
Jacob Ernesto Casas
2555+760
Carlos Alberto MMA
Yellow
Teen · 120-129
JJWLSan Diego XVI Gi Youth
GiApr 12, 2025
LSUB
Lincoln Wesley Cooper
2098-270
Siri Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 60kg
ADCCUS Open - San Diego
NoGiJan 18, 2025
WPTS
Arthur Miranda
1288+610
Marcelo Lopes Team Nz
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 60kg
ADCCUS Open - San Diego
NoGiJan 18, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches11
Placements6
Tournaments6
Medals🥇 2🥈 3🥉 1
Sources
JJWLADCCDREAM-BJJ
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchAug 2025

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

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About

Gavin Herndon is a Yellow belt from National City Jiu Jitsu Club (National City, CA) competing across 4 tournaments. His 71% submission rate ranks in the top 13% of Yellow belts—19 points above the 52% belt average—making him a finisher-first competitor. With 0 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal, Herndon has yet to claim tournament gold despite his high-pressure grappling efficiency.

All 7 of Herndon's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable upset over Jacob Ernesto Casas (72-point rating gap). His rating trend shows building_momentum at -3.1 points per month, placing him in the 29th percentile DVI—indicating slower development velocity than peers. Herndon competes across ADCC and JJWL organizations, with a stronger Gi rating (1045) than No-Gi (1015) across 11 total matches since his debut in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gavin Herndon has a 7-4 competition record across 11 matches in 6 tournaments.
Gavin Herndon is ranked #22732 overall and #2077 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Gavin Herndon has earned 2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze medals across 6 tournaments.
Gavin Herndon trains at National City Jiu Jitsu Club and competes as a yellow belt.
Gavin Herndon has a 71% submission rate and a 64% win rate across 11 matches.
Gavin Herndon is ranked #2077 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
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