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TournamentFUJI BJJ 2026 Ohio State Championship - Apr 2026
[ Grey / youth ]AZ

James Robert Alford

Jits
2,350Elite
~750 Jits to Prodigy
+710Last event: Feb 7, 2026
#11,126
Overall
Top 12%
Percentile
#4,667
Grey Belt
Record
13-765% Win Rate
13 Wins7 Losses
L
W
W
L
W
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

1 GoldNew Breed 1

Fighter Intelligence

5 Tournaments
Medals
9Medals
across 5 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 6
Bronze 2
11% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 31%
What this means11% of tournament entries result in gold20 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
71%
Subs
Submission 10
Points 3
Other 1
Belt Avg 58%
+13 pts vs belt avg
What this means71% of wins by submission13 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
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 68% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +12.7%
14
Close Wins
7
Losses
21 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST
9 Gi11 NoGi
Gi
5W-4L56%
NoGi
8W-3L73%
Sub Rate
Gi 33%NoGi 64%
17% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleGrey BeltAges 12-1329,712 Fighters
Comparing to 29,712 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
64%avg 61%
AVG
+3 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
71%avg 58%
AVG
+13 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
20%avg 31%
AVG
-11 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #4667 of 29,712 grey belts. 64% win rate across 22 matches.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

20 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB
7788-50
Team Shawn Hammonds
-
12-13 · Intermediate · Under 100lbs
NoGiFeb 7, 2026
WPTS
1174+160
Pma Oak Ridge
-
12-13 · Intermediate · Under 100lbs
NoGiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB
1083+230
10pjj Richmond/ Afs Academy
-
12-13 · Intermediate · Under 100lbs
NoGiFeb 7, 2026
LSUB
7788-60
Team Shawn Hammonds
Grey
12-13 · Under 100lbs
GiFeb 7, 2026
WPTS
1083+190
10pjj Richmond/ Afs Academy
Grey
12-13 · Under 100lbs
GiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB
1174+240
Pma Oak Ridge
Grey
12-13 · Under 100lbs
GiFeb 7, 2026
LSUB
2592-530
Area502 MMA Carlson Gracie Jr. Team
-
12-13 · Beginner · Lightweight (96-105 Lbs.)
NoGiJan 31, 2026
WSUB
1070+260
Triple Threat Martial Arts (london Kentucky)
-
12-13 · Beginner · Lightweight (96-105 Lbs.)
NoGiJan 31, 2026
LPTS
1768-610
Made Fitness and Training
White
12-13 · Featherweight (86-95 Lbs.)
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB
1423+350
Fabin Rosa BJJ Orlando
-
10-11 · Beginner · Featherweight (76-85 Lbs.)
NoGiAug 23, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches20
Placements9
Tournaments5
Medals🥇 1🥈 6🥉 2
Sources
FUJIBJJNEWBDIBJJF
First MatchMay 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

James Robert Alford is a Grey belt from Team Shawn Hammonds (AZ) competing across 3 NEWBREED tournaments with 1 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze medal. His 80% submission rate ranks 35 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top 6% of Grey belts globally. Alford maintains a 67% win rate with a JITS rating of 2991, positioning him at the 94th percentile among Grey belts (#1272 belt rank).

Alford's 10 competitive wins came exclusively against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Bo McDavid (−744 rating gap). His no-gi rating of 1360 significantly outpaces his gi rating of 1035 across 8 and 7 matches respectively. However, his development velocity index sits at −66.6 pts/month (10th percentile), indicating a slowing momentum trajectory despite competing in active NEWBREED events.

Frequently Asked Questions

James Robert Alford has a 14-8 competition record across 22 matches in 5 tournaments.
James Robert Alford is ranked #11126 overall and #4667 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Robert Alford has earned 1 gold, 6 silver, 2 bronze medals across 5 tournaments.
James Robert Alford trains at Team Shawn Hammonds and competes as a Grey belt.
James Robert Alford has a 71% submission rate and a 64% win rate across 22 matches.
James Robert Alford is ranked #4667 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Robert Alford's current Jits rating is 2350. Use the Rating Simulator on James Robert Alford'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.