TournamentNew York Spring Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Apr 2026
[ grey / junior-3 ]
James Yi Deng
Jits
4,100Prodigy
~1,000 Jits to S-Tier
+240Last event: Feb 7, 2026
#2,028
Overall
Top 2%
Percentile
#1,125
grey Belt
Record
32-1568% Win Rate
32 Wins15 Losses
W
W
L
W
W
4-1 Last 5
Trophy Case
4 GoldGood Fight 1 · Grappling Industries 1 · PBJJF 1 · IBJJF 1Fighter Intelligence
13 TournamentsMedals
11Medals
across 13 tournaments
Gold 4
Silver 4
Bronze 3
36% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 46%
What this means36% of tournament entries result in gold — 10 points below the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
80%
Subs
Submission 24
Points 6
Other 0
Belt Avg 63%
+17 pts vs belt avg
What this means80% 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 CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIBuilding Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 60% of peers
Win Quality
Overachiever
Clutch Score: +11.8%
25
Close Wins
5
Exp. Wins
15
Losses
Best win: Beat Enrique Guevara-romero (1320 pts higher)
45 matches analyzed
Format Split
BALANCED39 Gi6 NoGi
Gi
26W-13L67%
NoGi
4W-2L67%
Sub Rate
Gi 54%NoGi 50%
0% win rate delta
Segment Analysis
Malegrey BeltAges 12-1329,089 FightersComparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
67%avg 63%
AVG
+3 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
80%avg 63%
AVG
+17 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
31%avg 46%
AVG
-15 pts vs avg
What This Means
Ranked #1125 of 29,089 grey belts. 67% win rate, 80% submission rate across 45 matches.
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Malegi · Junior 3 · grey·Light (98.00lb)
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Yi Deng | 4,100 | Abmar Barbosa Association | 32-15 |
| 2 | Arthur Asael Stanev | 2,772 | GF Team Connecticut | 23-19 |
| 3 | Maddox Jean-pierre Shukovsky | 1,117 | Hamptons Jiu-jitsu | 7-17 |
| 4 | Maximilian Martinez Sans | — | Gracie Elite Team America | — |
| 5 | Rento Owen Motono | — | Vitor Shaolin BJJ | — |
5 Fighters — Single elimination
Your chance to win gold: 75%
Fighter History
45 matches
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | SUB | 2267+180 | Ivy Jiu-jitsu | - Kids · Teens Gi · Intermediate · 10-12 Yrs · 80-89.9 Lbs | GOOD-FIGHTGOOD FIGHT: MD Winter Open | Gi | Feb 7, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB | 1366+60 | Lineage BJJ | - Kids · Teens Gi · Intermediate · 10-12 Yrs · 80-89.9 Lbs | GOOD-FIGHTGOOD FIGHT: MD Winter Open | Gi | Feb 7, 2026 | ||
| L | SUB | 1736-560 | Yamasaki Academy | Grey Pee Wee II (8 & 9yrs) · Grey · -33,20 Kg · 33.20kg | Gi | Jan 28, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 2373+200 | Yamasaki Academy | Grey Pee Wee II (8 & 9yrs) · Grey · -33,20 Kg · 33.20kg | Gi | Jan 28, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1018+90 | Battlefield Jiu Jitsu | Grey Pee Wee II (8 & 9yrs) · Grey · -33,20 Kg · 33.20kg | Gi | Jan 28, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1200+130 | Sas Philadelphia BJJ | Grey Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -85 Lbs | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1028+150 | Alliance Pennsylvania | Grey Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -85 Lbs | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1127+170 | Hellfish MMA | Grey Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -85 Lbs | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 1474+160 | Precision Jiu-jitsu the Barracks | Grey Gi Kids · Grey · 10 - 11 Years · -85 Lbs | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | |||
| W | PTS | 3137- | Renzo Gracie | White Pee Wee II (8 & 9yrs) · White · -33,20 Kg · 33.20kg | Gi | Nov 12, 2025 |
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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches45
Placements11
Tournaments13
Medals🥇 4🥈 4🥉 3
Sources
GOOD-FIGHTPBJJFGRAPTAP-CANCER-OUTIBJJF
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
James Yi Deng is a grey belt competitor from Abmar Barbosa Association with an impressive 80% submission rate across 45 matches. With a 30-15 record and 4 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze medals, James Yi Deng has competed in 13 tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Yi Deng has a 30-15 competition record across 45 matches in 13 tournaments.
James Yi Deng is ranked #2028 overall and #1125 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Yi Deng has earned 4 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze medals across 13 tournaments.
James Yi Deng trains at Abmar Barbosa Association and competes as a grey belt.
James Yi Deng has a 80% submission rate and a 67% win rate across 45 matches.
James Yi Deng is ranked #1125 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
James Yi Deng's current Jits rating is 4100. Use the Rating Simulator on James Yi Deng'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.