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TournamentADCC US Open - Charlotte, NC - Aug 2026
[ Yellow / youth ]FL

Graham Christopher Ward

Jits
4,208Prodigy
~892 Jits to S-Tier
+1850Last event: Dec 20, 2025
#1,926
Overall
Top 2%
Percentile
#378
Yellow Belt
Record
13-959% Win Rate
13 Wins9 Losses
W
W
W
L
W
4-1 Last 5+3 Streak

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4 GoldPBJJF 2 · IBJJF 1 · New Breed 1

The Roll Up

Upset ArtistFeb 22, 2025

Beat Mason Gauge Pavey by Submission

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Best WinFeb 22, 2025

Biggest win over Mason Gauge Pavey by Submission

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Best WinFeb 22, 2025

Biggest win over Payton Pearl Rabinowitz by Submission

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Fighter Intelligence

7 Tournaments
Medals
8Medals
across 7 tournaments
Gold 5
Silver 3
Bronze 0
63% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 39%
What this means63% of tournament entries result in gold24 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
82%
Subs
Submission 9
Points 2
Other 0
Belt Avg 56%
+26 pts vs belt avg
What this means82% of wins by submission26 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 90% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +8.3%
12
Close Wins
8
Losses
Best win: Beat Mason Gauge Pavey (2455 pts higher)
20 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
6 Gi14 NoGi
Gi
5W-1L83%
NoGi
7W-7L50%
Sub Rate
Gi 50%NoGi 43%
33% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleYellow BeltAges 10-115,539 Fighters
Comparing to 5,539 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
60%avg 58%
AVG
Sub Rate
82%avg 56%
AVG
+26 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
57%avg 39%
AVG
+19 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #378 of 5,539 yellow belts. 60% win rate across 20 matches.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

20 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
W-
2211+520
144 BJJ
-
9-10 · Advanced · 32kg
NoGiDec 20, 2025
WSUB
3823+980
Sainz Team Alpha Miami
-
9-10 · Advanced · 32kg
NoGiDec 20, 2025
WSUB
3006+470
Freedom Fighters MMA
-
9-10 · Advanced · 32kg
NoGiDec 20, 2025
LSUB
9533-120
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
-
9-10 · Advanced · 32kg
NoGiDec 20, 2025
WSUB
4050-
Embrace Martial Arts
Grey
Pee Wee (6 & 7 Yrs) · Grey · -25 Kg · 25kg
NoGiJul 1, 2025
WSUB
3933-
Ares BJJ
Grey
Pee Wee (6 & 7 Yrs) · Grey · -25 Kg · 25kg
NoGiJul 1, 2025
LDEC
5164-
Nature BJJ Sanford
Grey
Pee Wee (6 & 7 Yrs) · Grey · -29 Kg · 29kg
GiJul 1, 2025
WDEC
4861-
Team Taino Martial Arts and Fitness
Grey
Pee Wee (6 & 7 Yrs) · Grey · -29 Kg · 29kg
GiJul 1, 2025
LSUB
6243-1120
Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes
-
11-12 · Advanced · 28kg
NoGiMay 10, 2025
LSUB
5741-350
Alpha Miami Grappling
-
11-12 · Advanced · 28kg
NoGiMay 10, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches20
Placements8
Tournaments7
Medals🥇 5🥈 3
Sources
ADCCPBJJFNEWBDIBJJF
First MatchFeb 2025
Last MatchDec 2025

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

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About

Graham Christopher Ward is a Yellow belt from Schell Shock BJJ in Fuquay Varina competing and 3 gold medals across 5 tournaments. His 78% submission rate ranks in the top 11% of Yellow belts—26 points above the 52% belt average—and his 75% win rate significantly outpaces the 53% belt standard. Ward holds a JITS Rating of 3003, placing him #445 globally among Yellow belts and in the 95th percentile for his division. Ward's competitive wins come almost exclusively against higher-rated opposition, with 8 of his victories over stronger-ranked opponents.

His best win came against John Bedford Blackburn IV, a 3069-point rating gap that demonstrates elite-level performance. Currently tracking at building_momentum status with a +322.0 pts/month DVI trend (95th percentile), Ward competes in ADCC and NEWBREED events, with his strongest recent result being 2 golds at the NEWBREED Raleigh Championship. His no-gi rating of 2090 significantly exceeds his gi rating of 1780 across 10 no-gi matches versus 4 gi matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Graham Christopher Ward has a 12-8 competition record across 20 matches in 7 tournaments.
Graham Christopher Ward is ranked #1926 overall and #378 among Yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Graham Christopher Ward has earned 5 gold, 3 silver medals across 7 tournaments.
Graham Christopher Ward trains at Schell Shock BJJ and competes as a Yellow belt.
Graham Christopher Ward has a 82% submission rate and a 60% win rate across 20 matches.
Graham Christopher Ward is ranked #378 among Yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Graham Christopher Ward's current Jits rating is 4208. Use the Rating Simulator on Graham Christopher 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.