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James went 1-1 at Pacific Cup VII Gi
TournamentPacific Cup VII Gi - Mar 2026
[ yellow / Youth ]CA
James Cruz
Jits
1,095Prospect
~305 Jits to Advanced
+1810Last event: Jan 31, 2026
#61,258
Overall
Top 68%
Percentile
#4,030
yellow Belt
Record
3-538% Win Rate
3 Wins5 Losses
L
W
W
L
W
3-2 Last 5
Fighter Intelligence
4 TournamentsMedals
1Medals
across 4 tournaments
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
0% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 24%
Finishing Ability
33%
Subs
Submission 1
Points 2
Other 0
Belt Avg 45%
-12 pts vs belt avg
What this means33% of wins by submission — 12 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIRebuilding Phase
Working through a challenging stretch
Growing faster than 52% of peers
Win Quality
Growing
Clutch Score: -6.2%
3
Close Wins
5
Losses
Best win: Beat Andrew Granados (166 pts higher)
8 matches analyzed
Format Split
GI SPECIALIST8 Gi0 NoGi
Gi
3W-5L38%
NoGi
0W-0L—%
Sub Rate
Gi 13%NoGi 0%
38% win rate delta — Gi stronger
Segment Analysis
Maleyellow BeltAges 10-115,468 FightersComparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
38%avg 49%
AVG
-11 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
33%avg 45%
AVG
-12 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
0%avg 24%
AVG
-24 pts vs avg
What This Means
James is getting tournament reps in. Tournament experience building with each event.
Tale of the Tape
Fighter History
8 matches
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | SUB 0-7 | 1042- | Stand Alone MMA | Grey JR Teen · 130-139 | Gi | Mar 14, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB 7-0 | 1261- | Ronin Jiu-jitsu | Grey JR Teen · 130-139 | Gi | Mar 14, 2026 | |||
| W | PTS 9-0 | 1032+1380 | East Bay Academy Jiu Jitsu | Grey JR Teen · 130-139 | JJWLGS XV Gi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| L | PTS 0-6 | 4254-290 | Elite Team International | Grey JR Teen · 130-139 | JJWLGS XV Gi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| W | PTS 9-0 | 1032+960 | East Bay Academy Jiu Jitsu | Grey JR Teen · 130-139 | JJWLGS XV NoGi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| L | PTS 0-6 | 4254-240 | Elite Team International | Grey JR Teen · 130-139 | JJWLGS XV NoGi Youth | Gi | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| L | SUB 0-12 | 5083-70 | Fresno Ultimate Martial Arts | Yellow Pre Teen · 130-139 | Gi | Nov 22, 2025 | |||
| L | SUB 0-9 | 1318-2500 | Charles Gracie Academy | Yellow Pre Teen · 130-139 | Gi | Nov 22, 2025 |
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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches8
Placements4
Tournaments4
Medals🥈 1
Sources
JJWL
First MatchNov 2025
Last MatchMar 2026
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
James Cruz is a yellow belt competitor from American Grappling Academy in CA with 8 matches across 4 tournaments. Holds a 3-5 record with 1 silver medal.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Cruz has a 3-5 competition record across 8 matches in 4 tournaments.
James Cruz is ranked #61258 overall and #4030 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Cruz has earned 1 silver medals across 4 tournaments.
James Cruz trains at American Grappling Academy and competes as a yellow belt.
James Cruz has a 33% submission rate and a 38% win rate across 8 matches.
James Cruz is ranked #4030 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Cruz's current Jits rating is 1095. Use the Rating Simulator on James Cruz'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.