TournamentNEWBREED COLUMBIA CHAMPIONSHIP - Nov 2025
[ grey / youth ]NC

James Bowman

Jits
3,092Elite
~8 Jits to Prodigy
-190Last event: Nov 8, 2025
#5,052
Overall
Top 6%
Percentile
#2,419
grey Belt
Record
26-1072% Win Rate
26 Wins10 Losses
L
W
L
W
W
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

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NEW BREED GREENVILLE SUMMER NO-GIJun 28, 2025

The Roll Up

Weekend MVPJun 28, 2025

Tournament MVP (5-0) — 1 SUB, 4 PTS, +980 Jits

NEWBREED GREENVILLE SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

6 Tournaments
Medals
9Medals
across 6 tournaments
Gold 7
Silver 1
Bronze 1
78% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 42%
What this means78% of tournament entries result in gold36 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
50%
Subs
Submission 13
Points 13
Other 0
Belt Avg 61%
-11 pts vs belt avg
What this means50% of wins by submission11 points below the belt average. Solid finishing ability with room to grow.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 4% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +18.1%
1
Upset Wins
25
Close Wins
10
Losses
Best win: Beat Gem Alexa Anleu (4474 pts higher)
36 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
20 Gi16 NoGi
Gi
17W-3L85%
NoGi
9W-7L56%
Sub Rate
Gi 45%NoGi 25%
29% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
72%avg 64%
AVG
+8 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
50%avg 61%
AVG
-11 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
83%avg 42%
AVG
+41 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #2419 of 29,089 grey belts. 72% win rate across 36 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

36 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB
5380-480
Parabellum Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
NoGiNov 8, 2025
WSUB
1029+80
Spartan Academy / Sas Team
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
NoGiNov 8, 2025
LPTS
6987-40
Nature BJJ Sanford
-
8-9 · Advanced · 6 Years and Over Advance · Middleweight (71-80 Lbs.)
NoGiNov 8, 2025
WPTS
2741+150
Gracie Barra Summerville
-
8-9 · Advanced · 6 Years and Over Advance · Middleweight (71-80 Lbs.)
NoGiNov 8, 2025
WPTS
1120+90
Jitsu Academy Sc
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
GiNov 8, 2025
WSUB
1029+120
Spartan Academy / Sas Team
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
GiNov 8, 2025
LSUB
5380-310
Parabellum Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
GiNov 8, 2025
WPTS
1115+80
Sas Team
Grey
8-9 · 2 - 5 Years · Cruiserweight (81-90 Lbs. )
GiNov 8, 2025
WSUB
1115+120
Sas Team
Grey
8-9 · 2 - 5 Years · Cruiserweight (81-90 Lbs. )
GiNov 8, 2025
LDEC
3461-
Lead BJJ
White
Pee Wee II (8 & 9yrs) · White · -29 Kg · 29kg
NoGiSep 23, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches36
Placements9
Tournaments6
Medals🥇 7🥈 1🥉 1
Sources
NEWBDPBJJF
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

James Bowman is a Grey belt from Jitsu Academy SC with a 2584 JITS rating and 7 gold medals across 5 tournaments. His 57% submission rate ranks 12 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top tier of Grey belt finishers. Bowman's 74% win rate significantly outpaces the 50% belt average, while his 80% gold rate triples the 30% belt standard. Bowman has secured 23 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Sadie Sherrill (1639-point gap).

His rating trend shows building_momentum at +16.8 points per month, placing him in the 77th percentile for Development Velocity Index. He competes exclusively in NEWBREED events, with standout performances at the South Carolina State Championship (3 golds) and Greenville Summer Championship (2 golds), and demonstrates a pronounced Gi dominance with a 2210 rating in Gi versus 1355 in No-Gi.

Frequently Asked Questions

James Bowman has a 26-10 competition record across 36 matches in 6 tournaments.
James Bowman is ranked #5052 overall and #2419 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Bowman has earned 7 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze medals across 6 tournaments.
James Bowman trains at Jitsu Academy SC and competes as a grey belt.
James Bowman has a 50% submission rate and a 72% win rate across 36 matches.
James Bowman is ranked #2419 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Bowman's current Jits rating is 3092. Use the Rating Simulator on James Bowman'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.