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TournamentLos Angeles Winter Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Jan 2026
[ Grey / junior-2 ]CA

Jacob Mel Mendez

Jits
2,109Elite
~991 Jits to Prodigy
-350Last event: Jan 31, 2026
#14,670
Overall
Top 16%
Percentile
#5,861
Grey Belt
Record
9-469% Win Rate
9 Wins4 Losses
L
L
W
W
W
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

3 GoldJJWL 2 · IBJJF 1

Fighter Intelligence

7 Tournaments
Medals
8Medals
across 7 tournaments
Gold 3
Silver 1
Bronze 4
38% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 17%
What this means38% of tournament entries result in gold21 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
71%
Subs
Submission 5
Points 2
Other 0
Belt Avg 40%
+31 pts vs belt avg
What this means71% of wins by submission31 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 13% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +13.1%
7
Close Wins
3
Losses
Best win: Beat Sean Niknejad (1393 pts higher)
10 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
7 Gi3 NoGi
Gi
5W-2L71%
NoGi
2W-1L67%
Sub Rate
Gi 57%NoGi 33%
5% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleGrey BeltAges 10-1129,712 Fighters
Comparing to 29,712 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
70%avg 46%
AVG
+24 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
71%avg 40%
AVG
+31 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
43%avg 17%
AVG
+26 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #5861 of 29,712 grey belts. 70% win rate across 10 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

10 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
L-
4415-350
Soul Fighters Dallas / Siam Star MMA - TX
Grey
Junior 2 · Heavy
GiJan 31, 2026
LSUB 4-0
3353-820
Gracie Barra West Lancaster
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiNov 2, 2025
WSUB 0-0
1235+240
San Diego Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiNov 2, 2025
WPTS 4-0
2033+350
Carlos Alberto MMA
Grey
Pre Teen · 90-99
NoGiAug 3, 2025
WSUB 0-0
3502+550
Morumbi Academy
Grey
Pre Teen · 90-99
NoGiAug 3, 2025
LSUB 0-0
3777-540
Carlson Gracie Team
Grey
Pre Teen · 90-99
NoGiAug 3, 2025
WDEC 0-0
2033+230
Carlos Alberto MMA
Grey
Pre Teen · 90-99
GiAug 3, 2025
WSUB 0-0
1028+200
Six Blades Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 90-99
GiAug 3, 2025
WSUB 6-0
2062+1150
Crown Jiu Jitsu
White
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiMay 25, 2025
WSUB 20-0
1010+990
Julio Juarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
White
Pre Teen · 100-109
GiMay 25, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches10
Placements8
Tournaments7
Medals🥇 3🥈 1🥉 4
Sources
IBJJFJJWL
First MatchMay 2025
Last MatchJan 2026

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

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About

Jacob Mel Mendez is a Grey belt from Phenom BJJ in Irvine, CA competing with a 70% win rate across 10 matches. His 71% submission rate ranks 26 points above the Grey belt average of 45%, placing him in the top 18% of his belt cohort. Mendez has earned 2 gold medals and 1 silver across 6 tournaments, demonstrating consistent podium performance at a 33% gold rate versus the 30% belt average.

All 7 of Mendez's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable upset over Brayden Gaekel (–347 rating gap). His development velocity sits at the 36th percentile, indicating a building_momentum trajectory rather than explosive growth. Competing across IBJJF and JJWL organizations, Mendez has logged 9 gi matches (1045 rating) and 3 no-gi matches (1015 rating), with standout gold finishes at Pan Americans II Gi Youth and The Worlds Gi Youth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Mel Mendez has a 7-3 competition record across 10 matches in 7 tournaments.
Jacob Mel Mendez is ranked #14670 overall and #5861 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Jacob Mel Mendez has earned 3 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze medals across 7 tournaments.
Jacob Mel Mendez trains at Phenom BJJ and competes as a Grey belt.
Jacob Mel Mendez has a 71% submission rate and a 70% win rate across 10 matches.
Jacob Mel Mendez is ranked #5861 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Jacob Mel Mendez's current Jits rating is 2109. Use the Rating Simulator on Jacob Mel Mendez'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.