TournamentNEWBREED HOUSTON SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP - Aug 2025
[ Yellow / Youth ]TX
James Clifton
Jits
1,591Advanced
~309 Jits to Elite
+1110Last event: Aug 16, 2025
#28,485
Overall
Top 31%
Percentile
#2,391
Yellow Belt
Record
4-450% Win Rate
4 Wins4 Losses
L
W
W
W
L
3-2 Last 5
Trophy Case
1 GoldNew Breed 1Fighter Intelligence
3 TournamentsMedals
3Medals
across 3 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 2
Bronze 0
33% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 39%
What this means33% of tournament entries result in gold — 6 points below the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
50%
Subs
Submission 2
Points 2
Other 0
Belt Avg 49%
+1 pts vs belt avg
What this means50% of wins by submission — 1 points above the belt average. Solid finishing ability with room to grow.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIHolding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 64% of peers
Win Quality
Consistent
Clutch Score: +0.8%
4
Close Wins
4
Losses
8 matches analyzed
Format Split
GI SPECIALIST4 Gi4 NoGi
Gi
3W-1L75%
NoGi
1W-3L25%
Sub Rate
Gi 50%NoGi 0%
50% win rate delta — Gi stronger
Segment Analysis
MaleYellow BeltAges 14-155,539 FightersComparing to 5,539 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
50%avg 52%
AVG
Sub Rate
50%avg 49%
AVG
Gold Rate
33%avg 39%
AVG
-6 pts vs avg
What This Means
Win rate tracks at 50% for yellow belt. 8 matches and counting.
Tale of the Tape
Fighter History
8 matches
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | PTS | 1071-480 | Team Rivas | - 14-15 · Intermediate · 2 - 5 Years · Cruiserweight (126-135 Lbs. ) | NEWBDHOUSTON SUMMER | NoGi | Aug 16, 2025 | ||
| W | PTS | 1018+390 | Spring Martial Arts | - 14-15 · Intermediate · 2 - 5 Years · Cruiserweight (126-135 Lbs. ) | NEWBDHOUSTON SUMMER | NoGi | Aug 16, 2025 | ||
| W | SUB | 1009+500 | Furia Training Center | Yellow 14-15 · Yellow · 2 - 5 Years · Cruiserweight (126-135 Lbs.) | NEWBDHOUSTON SUMMER | Gi | Aug 16, 2025 | ||
| W | PTS | 1357+700 | Golden Triangle Jiu-jitsu Academy | Yellow 14-15 · Yellow · 2 - 5 Years · Cruiserweight (126-135 Lbs.) | NEWBDHOUSTON SUMMER | Gi | Aug 16, 2025 | ||
| L | SUB 0-2 | 5211-860 | Pedigo Submission Fighting | Yellow/orange Teen · 120-129 | NoGi | Apr 5, 2025 | |||
| L | SUB 0-4 | 4632-360 | Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ | Yellow/orange Teen · 120-129 | NoGi | Apr 5, 2025 | |||
| L | PTS 0-5 | 4632-410 | Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ | Yellow Teen · 120-129 | Gi | Apr 5, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB 9-2 | 1009+1380 | Diamondback Jiu-jitsu | Yellow Teen · 120-129 | Gi | Apr 5, 2025 |
From Elite MMA Kingwood
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Data Sources
Matches8
Placements3
Tournaments3
Medals🥇 1🥈 2
Sources
NEWBDJJWL
First MatchApr 2025
Last MatchAug 2025
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
James Clifton is a Yellow belt competitor from Elite MMA Kingwood in TX with a 50% submission rate across 8 matches. With a 4-4 record and 1 gold, 2 silver medals, James Clifton has competed in 3 tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Clifton has a 4-4 competition record across 8 matches in 3 tournaments.
James Clifton is ranked #28485 overall and #2391 among Yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Clifton has earned 1 gold, 2 silver medals across 3 tournaments.
James Clifton trains at Elite MMA Kingwood and competes as a Yellow belt.
James Clifton has a 50% submission rate and a 50% win rate across 8 matches.
James Clifton is ranked #2391 among Yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Clifton's current Jits rating is 1591. Use the Rating Simulator on James Clifton'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.