TournamentGrappling Industries DETROIT - Jan 2026
[ Grey / youth ]NC

Giovanni Pierson

Jits
6,612S-Tier
Top 0.1% of all rated fighters
+1210Last event: Jan 10, 2026
#287
Overall
Top 0%
Percentile
#163
Grey Belt
Record
53-1974% Win Rate
53 Wins19 Losses
W
W
W
W
W
5-0 Last 5+5 Streak

Trophy Case

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Fighter Intelligence

10 Tournaments
Medals
19Medals
across 10 tournaments
Gold 8
Silver 9
Bronze 2
42% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 42%
What this means42% of tournament entries result in gold. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
89%
Subs
Submission 47
Points 6
Other 0
Belt Avg 61%
+28 pts vs belt avg
What this means89% of wins by submission28 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
Dominant
Dominant — winning at an elite level
Growing faster than 99% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +11.8%
16
Close Wins
37
Exp. Wins
13
Losses
6
Upset Losses
Best win: Beat Justus Slusher (1468 pts higher)
72 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
38 Gi34 NoGi
Gi
28W-10L74%
NoGi
25W-9L74%
Sub Rate
Gi 63%NoGi 68%
0% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleGrey BeltAges 10-1129,712 Fighters
Comparing to 29,712 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
74%avg 64%
AVG
+9 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
89%avg 61%
AVG
+27 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
50%avg 42%
AVG
+8 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #163 of 29,712 grey belts. 74% win rate, 89% submission rate across 72 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

72 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WPTS
8080+470
Unity Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
NoGiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
1242+50
Jiu-jitsu For Life Team
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
NoGiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
2710+90
Commonwealth Jiu Jitsu
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
NoGiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
2114+130
Detroit Jiu-jitsu Syndicate
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
NoGiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
2371+90
Detroit Jiu-jitsu Syndicate
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
NoGiJan 10, 2026
LSUB
8080-30
Unity Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
GiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
1242+30
Jiu-jitsu For Life Team
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
GiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
2700+160
Functions of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
GiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
2710+120
Commonwealth Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
GiJan 10, 2026
WSUB
2188+100
Atos Jiu-jitsu Michigan - Ronaldo Candido Academy
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -75 Lbs
GiJan 10, 2026

From Functions Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Data Sources
Matches72
Placements19
Tournaments10
Medals🥇 8🥈 9🥉 2
Sources
GRAP
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

Giovanni Pierson is a competitor from Functions Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ranked 11th in the unranked belt category and 241st globally with Elite tier status. They have logged 72 matches across 10 tournaments with an 89% submission rate and 8 golds. Their 74% win rate and 50% gold rate reflect solid consistency, and their dominant DVI at the 95th percentile signals strong upward trajectory.

They compete exclusively through Grappling Industries, splitting fairly evenly between gi (38 matches) and no-gi (34 matches). They hold 18 competitive wins, with their best victory over Justus Slusher with a 1,428-point rating gap. Their best result was a 2-gold showing at Grappling Industries Cleveland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Giovanni Pierson has a 53-19 competition record across 72 matches in 10 tournaments.
Giovanni Pierson is ranked #287 overall and #163 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Giovanni Pierson has earned 8 gold, 9 silver, 2 bronze medals across 10 tournaments.
Giovanni Pierson trains at Functions Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and competes as a Grey belt.
Giovanni Pierson has a 89% submission rate and a 74% win rate across 72 matches.
Giovanni Pierson is ranked #163 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Giovanni Pierson's current Jits rating is 6612. Use the Rating Simulator on Giovanni Pierson'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.