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TournamentADCC US Open - Oklahoma City, OK - Apr 2026
[ grey / youth ]HI

James Lucas

Jits
1,288Prospect
~112 Jits to Advanced
-800Last event: Nov 8, 2025
#43,811
Overall
Top 49%
Percentile
#14,260
grey Belt
Record
5-742% Win Rate
5 Wins7 Losses
L
L
L
W
W
2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldAGF 1 · New Breed 1

Fighter Intelligence

4 Tournaments
Medals
5Medals
across 4 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 3
Bronze 0
40% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 34%
What this means40% of tournament entries result in gold6 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
80%
Subs
Submission 4
Points 1
Other 0
Belt Avg 50%
+30 pts vs belt avg
What this means80% of wins by submission30 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
Holding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 19% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: -4.9%
5
Close Wins
7
Losses
12 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
5 Gi7 NoGi
Gi
2W-3L40%
NoGi
3W-4L43%
Sub Rate
Gi 20%NoGi 43%
3% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 14-1529,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
42%avg 48%
AVG
-7 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
80%avg 50%
AVG
+30 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
50%avg 34%
AVG
+16 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 42% for grey belt. 12 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

12 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB
2073-530
Island Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Intermediate · 8-9 · 50-60
NoGiNov 8, 2025
LSUB
3619-270
Island Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Intermediate · 8-9 · 50-60
GiNov 8, 2025
LSUB
2738-520
The Forge BJJ
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 65+kg
NoGiApr 12, 2025
WSUB
1008+280
Dreadnought BJJ Academy.
White
Juniors 12-13 · Heavy II
NoGiMar 15, 2025
WSUB
1008+280
Dreadnought BJJ Academy.
White
Juniors 12-13 · Heavy II
NoGiMar 15, 2025
LPTS
1516-250
American Top Team Okc
White
Teen 14-15 · Heavy II
GiMar 15, 2025
LPTS
1516-380
American Top Team Okc
White
Teen 14-15 · Heavy II
GiMar 15, 2025
LPTS
1252-130
Culture BJJ
-
12-13 · Beginner · Ultraweight (146 Lbs. +)
NoGiFeb 15, 2025
WSUB
1252+890
Culture BJJ
-
12-13 · Beginner · Ultraweight (146 Lbs. +)
NoGiFeb 15, 2025
LPTS
1252-560
Culture BJJ
-
12-13 · Beginner · Ultraweight (146 Lbs. +)
NoGiFeb 15, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches12
Placements5
Tournaments4
Medals🥇 2🥈 3
Sources
NAGAADCCAGFNEWBD
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 Lucas is a Grey belt from Jiu Jitsu 967 with a 2G 2S medal haul across 4 tournaments. His 80% submission rate ranks 35 points above the Grey belt average of 45%, placing him in the top 20% of his belt cohort. Despite a 42% win rate sitting 8 points below the 50% belt standard, Lucas has converted competitive opportunities at an elite level.

All 5 of his wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable upset over Bryson Abraham (1090-point rating gap). His development velocity reads holding_steady at -52.3 pts/month, landing in the 12th percentile DVI — indicating stalled progression despite recent tournament success. Lucas competes across ADCC, AGF, NAGA, and NEWBREED circuits, with dual-format strength: 1025 Gi rating and 1035 No-Gi rating across 12 total matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

James Lucas has a 5-7 competition record across 12 matches in 4 tournaments.
James Lucas is ranked #43811 overall and #14260 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Lucas has earned 2 gold, 3 silver medals across 4 tournaments.
James Lucas trains at Jiu Jitsu 967 and competes as a grey belt.
James Lucas has a 80% submission rate and a 42% win rate across 12 matches.
James Lucas is ranked #14260 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Lucas's current Jits rating is 1288. Use the Rating Simulator on James Lucas'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.