TournamentHouston XVI NoGi Youth - Sep 2025
[ grey / Youth ]TX

James Michel

Jits
3,497Prodigy
~1,603 Jits to S-Tier
+310Last event: Sep 13, 2025
#3,438
Overall
Top 4%
Percentile
#1,746
grey Belt
Record
13-476% Win Rate
13 Wins4 Losses
W
L
L
W
W
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

3 GoldNAGA 2 · ADCC 1

The Roll Up

Best WinSep 13, 2025

Biggest win over Maverick Indiana Soros-berger by Submission

Houston XVI Gi YouthThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

4 Tournaments
Medals
5Medals
across 4 tournaments
Gold 3
Silver 1
Bronze 1
60% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 28%
What this means60% of tournament entries result in gold32 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
38%
Subs
Submission 5
Points 8
Other 0
Belt Avg 49%
-11 pts vs belt avg
What this means38% of wins by submission11 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Dominant
Dominant — winning at an elite level
Growing faster than 79% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +18.2%
13
Close Wins
4
Losses
Best win: Beat Rylan Kenley Ross (1177 pts higher)
17 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
5 Gi12 NoGi
Gi
4W-1L80%
NoGi
9W-3L75%
Sub Rate
Gi 80%NoGi 8%
5% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
78%avg 52%
AVG
+26 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
38%avg 49%
AVG
-10 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
50%avg 28%
AVG
+22 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #1746 of 29,089 grey belts. 78% win rate across 18 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

17 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WPTS 4-0
1105+130
Torres Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 60-69
NoGiSep 13, 2025
LSUB 2-6
6003-220
Inevat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 60-69
NoGiSep 13, 2025
LPTS 0-5
5024-300
Pablo Silva BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen · 60-69
GiSep 13, 2025
WSUB 6-0
1953+590
Pablo Silva BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen · 60-69
GiSep 13, 2025
WSUB 8-0
1388+110
Pablo Silva BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen · 60-69
GiSep 13, 2025
WPTS
1214+100
Triple Threat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Intermediate · 10-11 · 50-60
NoGiAug 9, 2025
WPTS
1214+110
Triple Threat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Intermediate · 10-11 · 50-60
NoGiAug 9, 2025
WSUB
1449+240
Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio
Grey
Intermediate · 9-10 · 50-60
GiAug 9, 2025
WSUB
1449+210
Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio
Grey
Intermediate · 9-10 · 50-60
GiAug 9, 2025
LPTS
2459-300
Atos HQ
-
9-10 · Advanced · 28kg
NoGiJun 14, 2025

From Global Martial Arts

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Data Sources
Matches17
Placements5
Tournaments4
Medals🥇 3🥈 1🥉 1
Sources
JJWLNAGAADCC
First MatchJun 2025
Last MatchSep 2025

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

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About

James Michel is a Grey belt from Global Martial Arts in Tomball, TX competing with a 78% win rate and 2 gold medals across 4 tournaments. His 36% submission rate ranks in the top 7% of Grey belts, sitting 9 points above the 45% belt average and distinguishing him as a finisher in a submission-heavy division. Michel holds a JITS Rating of 2873, placing him at the 94th global percentile and #1528 among Grey belts.

All 14 of Michel's competitive wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a dominant victory over Rylan Kenley Ross with a 1001-point rating gap. His development velocity index registers at +30.9 points per month, positioning him in the 78th percentile for growth trajectory among all competitors. Michel competes across ADCC, JJWL, and NAGA organizations, with a gi-focused profile showing 5 gi matches at 1945 rating versus 13 no-gi matches at 1505 rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

James Michel has a 14-4 competition record across 18 matches in 4 tournaments.
James Michel is ranked #3438 overall and #1746 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Michel has earned 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze medals across 4 tournaments.
James Michel trains at Global Martial Arts and competes as a grey belt.
James Michel has a 38% submission rate and a 78% win rate across 18 matches.
James Michel is ranked #1746 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Michel's current Jits rating is 3497. Use the Rating Simulator on James Michel'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.