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TeamRoanoke JiuJitsu Academy
TournamentNewbreed Raleigh Winter Championship - Feb 2026
[ yellow / Youth ]TX

James Sutton

Jits
1,972Elite
~1,128 Jits to Prodigy
+510Last event: Feb 21, 2026
#17,183
Overall
Top 19%
Percentile
#1,730
yellow Belt
Record
11-665% Win Rate
11 Wins6 Losses
W
W
L
W
W
4-1 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldNew Breed 1 · JJWL 1

The Roll Up

Upset ArtistApr 5, 2025

Beat Hayze Martin by Submission

Texas VII NoGi YouthThe Roll Up →
Best WinApr 5, 2025

Biggest win over Hayze Martin by Submission

Texas VII NoGi YouthThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

4 Tournaments
Medals
4Medals
across 4 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 2
50% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 35%
What this means50% of tournament entries result in gold — 15 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
73%
Subs
Submission 8
Points 3
Other 0
Belt Avg 56%
+17 pts vs belt avg
What this means73% of wins by submission — 17 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 6% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +10.9%
11
Close Wins
6
Losses
Best win: Beat Hayze Martin (1245 pts higher)
17 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
9 Gi8 NoGi
Gi
6W-3L67%
NoGi
5W-3L63%
Sub Rate
Gi 56%NoGi 38%
4% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 12-135,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
65%avg 53%
AVG
+12 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
73%avg 56%
AVG
+17 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
50%avg 35%
AVG
+15 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 65% for yellow belt. 17 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

17 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB
Henry Abshire
1026+160
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Middleweight (96-105 Lbs.)
NEWBDRaleigh Winter
NoGiFeb 21, 2026
WSUB
Addison White
1022+290
Salty Dog Jiu Jitsu
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Middleweight (96-105 Lbs.)
NEWBDRaleigh Winter
NoGiFeb 21, 2026
LSUB
Sawyer Allan Smith
3522-430
Inspirit Academy
Grey
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Middleweight (96-105 Lbs.)
NEWBDRaleigh Winter
NoGiFeb 21, 2026
WSUB
Rhodes Deaton
1126+250
Quest Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Middleweight (96-105 Lbs.)
NEWBDRaleigh Winter
GiFeb 21, 2026
WPTS
Gabriel Smith
1481+240
Journey Martial Arts
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Middleweight (96-105 Lbs.)
NEWBDRaleigh Winter
GiFeb 21, 2026
LPTS
Khang Ngo
1705-370
The Next Element Academy
Grey
Intermediate · 10-11 · 90-100
NAGAMyrtle Beach
NoGiAug 16, 2025
WPTS
Zachary Purvis
1278+250
Cornerstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fayetteville
Grey
Intermediate · 10-11 · 90-100
NAGAMyrtle Beach
NoGiAug 16, 2025
LSUB
Mason Arminio
2561-380
The Next Element Academy
Grey
Intermediate · 10-11 · 90-100
NAGAMyrtle Beach
NoGiAug 16, 2025
LPTS
Zachary Purvis
1278-1250
Cornerstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fayetteville
Yellow
Intermediate · 10-11 · 90-100
NAGAMyrtle Beach
GiAug 16, 2025
LPTS
Khang Ngo
1705-610
The Next Element Academy
Grey
Intermediate · 10-11 · 90-100
NAGAMyrtle Beach
GiAug 16, 2025

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2,247
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2,113
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John Sutton
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2,028
3-3 · 100% SUB
Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches17
Placements4
Tournaments4
Medals🥇 2🥉 2
Sources
NEWBDNAGAJJWL
First MatchApr 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

James Sutton is a Yellow belt from Roanoke JiuJitsu Academy in Roanoke, TX competing across 3 tournaments. His 71% submission rate ranks 19 points above the 52% belt average, placing him in the top 20% of Yellow belts nationally. Sutton earned 1 gold medal and 1 bronze medal in his 12 total matches, demonstrating consistent medal-round performance at his belt level.

Sutton's competitive wins came exclusively against higher-rated opponents, with all 7 victories exceeding expected performance—including a 1286-point upset over Luis Martinez. His rating trend shows a holding_steady pattern at -320.0 pts/month, placing him in the 1st percentile for Development Velocity Index. He competes across JJWL and NAGA organizations, splitting his record between Gi (7 matches, 1085 rating) and No-Gi (5 matches, 1025 rating) formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

James Sutton has a 11-6 competition record across 17 matches in 4 tournaments.
James Sutton is ranked #17183 overall and #1730 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Sutton has earned 2 gold, 2 bronze medals across 4 tournaments.
James Sutton trains at Roanoke JiuJitsu Academy and competes as a yellow belt.
James Sutton has a 73% submission rate and a 65% win rate across 17 matches.
James Sutton is ranked #1730 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
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