TournamentThe Nationals South NoGi Youth - Nov 2025

[ grey / Youth ]

Hayes Melanson

Jits

1,184Prospect

~216 Jits to Advanced

-1260Last event: Nov 8, 2025

#55,228

Overall

Top 62%

Percentile

#18,290

grey Belt

Record

8-753% Win Rate

8 Wins7 Losses

1-4 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldGrappling Industries 2

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES HOUSTON GIFeb 1, 2025

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES HOUSTON NO-GIFeb 1, 2025

Fighter Intelligence

5 Tournaments

Medals

3Medals

across 5 tournaments

Gold 2

Silver 0

Bronze 1

67% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 0%

What this means67% of tournament entries result in gold. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.

Finishing Ability

13%

Subs

Submission 1

Points 7

Other 0

Belt Avg 0%

+13 pts vs belt avg

What this means13% of wins by submission — 13 points above the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Growth Trajectory

DVI

Rebuilding Phase

Working through a challenging stretch

Growing faster than 5% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent

Clutch Score: +4.3%

Close Wins

Losses

Best win: Beat Bo Borilla Bryant (187 pts higher)

15 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST

7 Gi8 NoGi

3W-4L43%

NoGi

5W-3L63%

Sub Rate

Gi 14%NoGi 0%

20% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

15 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
L	PTS 0-8	Zayden Buhay	1710-670	Gracie Barra Westchase	Grey Kindergarten · 40-49	JJWLThe Nationals South NoGi Youth	NoGi	Nov 8, 2025
L	SUB 0-6	Daniel Guerrero	5190-110	Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu	Grey Kindergarten · 40-49	JJWLThe Nationals South NoGi Youth	NoGi	Nov 8, 2025
L	PTS 0-14	Faris Elouri	1239-370	Gracie Barra Lake Charles	Grey Kindergarten · 50-59	JJWLThe Nationals South Gi Youth	Gi	Nov 8, 2025
L	SUB 0-8	Clark Anthony Mason	3939-110	Gracie Barra Texas	Grey Kindergarten · 50-59	JJWLThe Nationals South Gi Youth	Gi	Nov 8, 2025
W	DEC 0-0	Hochstetler Colter	1188+240	Gracie Barra - Webster	Grey Kindergarten · 40-49	JJWLHouston XV NoGi Youth	NoGi	Jul 19, 2025
W	PTS 23-4	Bo Borilla Bryant	1371+430	Double Five Tyler	Grey Kindergarten · 40-49	JJWLHouston XV NoGi Youth	NoGi	Jul 19, 2025
L	SUB 2-6	Daniel Guerrero	5190-440	Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu	Grey Kindergarten · 40-49	JJWLHouston XV NoGi Youth	NoGi	Jul 19, 2025
W	PTS 17-0	Joe Bielamowicz	1155+560	Rogue Jiu Jitsu Academy	Grey Kindergarten · 40-49	JJWLHouston XV NoGi Youth	NoGi	Jul 19, 2025
L	SUB 0-0	Jude J Moore	2828-1320	Gracie Barra Conroe	Grey Kindergarten · 50-59	JJWLHouston XV Gi Youth	Gi	Jul 19, 2025
L	SUB 0-0	Gael Mellin	6391-90	Labyrinth BJJ	Grey Kindergarten · 50-59	JJWLHouston XV Gi Youth	Gi	Jul 19, 2025

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Data Sources

Matches15

Placements6

Tournaments5

Medals🥇 2🥉 1

Sources

JJWLGRAP

First MatchFeb 2025

Last MatchNov 2025

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

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About

Hayes Melanson is a Grey belt from Olympic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Frisco, TX competing with a 36% win rate across 11 total matches. His 0% submission rate ranks in the top 30th percentile of Grey belts—45 points below the 45% belt average—indicating a control-based approach rather than finish-oriented grappling. Melanson holds 1 bronze medal from 4 tournaments, with a JITS rating of 1116 placing him at #34398 globally and #14644 among Grey belts.

Melanson secured 4 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including a notable upset over Hochstetler Colter (617-point rating gap). His development velocity index sits at the 43rd percentile with a holding_steady trend, suggesting stable performance without recent momentum shifts. All 11 matches came through JJWL competition, with balanced participation across Gi (5 matches, 1025 rating) and No-Gi (6 matches, 1030 rating) formats since his debut in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hayes Melanson has a 8-7 competition record across 15 matches in 5 tournaments.

Hayes Melanson is ranked #55228 overall and #18290 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Hayes Melanson has earned 2 gold, 1 bronze medals across 5 tournaments.

Hayes Melanson trains at Olympic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and competes as a grey belt.

Hayes Melanson has a 13% submission rate and a 53% win rate across 15 matches.

Hayes Melanson is ranked #18290 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Hayes Melanson's current Jits rating is 1184. Use the Rating Simulator on Hayes Melanson'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.