TeamDAOUN JIU JITSU
TournamentSan Diego XVIII Gi - Mar 2026
[ white / Youth ]CA
John Sawyer
Jits
1,194Prospect
~206 Jits to Advanced
+630Last event: Feb 22, 2026
#54,601
Overall
Top 61%
Percentile
#23,899
white Belt
Record
17-2145% Win Rate
17 Wins21 Losses
W
L
W
W
W
4-1 Last 5
Trophy Case
1 GoldJJWL 1Fighter Intelligence
15 TournamentsMedals
5Medals
across 15 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 3
20% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 29%
What this means20% of tournament entries result in gold — 9 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
35%
Subs
Submission 6
Points 11
Other 0
Belt Avg 46%
-11 pts vs belt avg
What this means35% of wins by submission — 11 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIBuilding Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 52% of peers
Win Quality
Consistent
Clutch Score: -3.1%
17
Close Wins
21
Losses
Best win: Beat Alexander Arredondo (1686 pts higher)
38 matches analyzed
Format Split
GI SPECIALIST22 Gi16 NoGi
Gi
11W-11L50%
NoGi
6W-10L38%
Sub Rate
Gi 14%NoGi 19%
13% win rate delta — Gi stronger
Segment Analysis
Malewhite BeltAges 8-940,727 FightersComparing to 40,727 white belt fighters
Win Rate
46%avg 62%
AVG
-16 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
35%avg 46%
AVG
-11 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
7%avg 29%
AVG
-23 pts vs avg
What This Means
Win rate tracks at 46% for white belt. 39 matches and counting.
Tale of the Tape
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San Diego Xviii GiMar 28, 2026
MaleGi · Youth 2017-2018 · white·50-59
29 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 7%
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San Diego Xviii NogiMar 28, 2026
MaleNoGi · Youth 2017-2018 · white·50-59
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaxon Rogers | 4,623 | Elite Team International | 25-6 |
| 2 | Alexander Jasso | 2,500 | Checkmat Corona | 31-14 |
| 3 | Nikolas Rosales | 1,872 | Randori BJJ | 18-13 |
| 4 | John Sawyer | 1,194 | Daoun Jiu Jitsu | 17-21 |
| 5 | Henrik Delakyan | 1,142 | Kdmma | 11-16 |
| 6 | Ivan Harounian | 1,021 | The Misfits Club | 1-4 |
| 7 | Jorge Barreto | 1,006 | Mars Jiu Jitsu | 0-2 |
| 8 | Ares Perez | — | 10th Planet South Bay | — |
| 9 | Maeson Chavez | — | Lions Heart MMA | — |
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 3%
NABJJF
2026 Las Vegas Jiu-jitsu OpenApr 18, 2026
Malenogi · Kids (No-Gi) · Kid 3 · White·Up to 57.00 lbs (Super Feather)
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Figueroa | 1,500 | Raze Jiu Jitsu | 3-3 |
| 2 | John Sawyer | 1,194 | Daoun Jiu Jitsu | 17-21 |
| 3 | Alvaro Cruz | 1,103 | Raze Jiu Jitsu | 9-9 |
| 4 | Liam Valenzuela | 1,101 | Ferny Jiu Jitsu | 2-9 |
| 5 | Wesley Taylor | — | Oasis Jiu Jitsu | — |
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 12%
Maleunknown · Kids (Gi) · Kid 3 · White·Up to 60.00 lbs (Super Feather)
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodhi Nguyen | 3,677 | Matadero Jiujitsu Academy | 21-8 |
| 2 | Matthew Figueroa | 1,500 | Raze Jiu Jitsu | 3-3 |
| 3 | John Sawyer | 1,194 | Daoun Jiu Jitsu | 17-21 |
| 4 | Liam Valenzuela | 1,101 | Ferny Jiu Jitsu | 2-9 |
| 5 | Wesley Taylor | — | Oasis Jiu Jitsu | — |
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 3%
JJWL
The Worlds 2026 GiMay 22, 2026
MaleGi · Youth 2017-2018 · white·60-69
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Jasso | 2,500 | Checkmat Corona | 31-14 |
| 2 | Bryan Giron | 2,389 | Cleber BJJ | 5-4 |
| 3 | Elliott Ahn | 1,473 | Babalus Iron Gym | 2-0 |
| 4 | John Sawyer | 1,194 | Daoun Jiu Jitsu | 17-21 |
| 5 | Gael Contreras | 1,184 | Victus Jiu Jitsu | 4-2 |
| 6 | Zohruv Ghtaoura | 1,056 | Gracie Barra Northridge | 2-7 |
| 7 | Cole Hunter Reyes | 1,022 | Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu Academy | 1-2 |
| 8 | Zach Malabanan | 1,009 | Espiritu Jiu Jitsu | 0-2 |
| 9 | Christopher Yu_ | 1,008 | Hybrid Academy | 0-2 |
| 10 | Leonardo Rolon | — | Checkmat Mafra | — |
10 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 9%
JJWL
The Worlds 2026 NogiMay 22, 2026
MaleNoGi · Youth 2017-2018 · white·60-69
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Jasso | 2,500 | Checkmat Corona | 31-14 |
| 2 | Elliott Ahn | 1,473 | Babalus Iron Gym | 2-0 |
| 3 | John Sawyer | 1,194 | Daoun Jiu Jitsu | 17-21 |
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 10%
Fighter History
38 matches
| Result | Fighter | JITS | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 2880+480 | ||
| L | 3677-210 | ||
| W | 1255+150 | ||
| W | 1056+210 | ||
| W | 1248+170 | ||
| W | 1015+190 | ||
| L | 2317-420 | ||
| W | 1185+260 | ||
| L | 5167-70 | ||
| W | 1014+140 |
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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches38
Placements10
Tournaments15
Medals🥇 1🥈 1🥉 3
Sources
JJWLNABJJF
First MatchJul 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
John Sawyer is a White belt from DAOUN JIU JITSU in Garden Grove, CA competing with a 1740 JITS Rating and #4695 belt rank. His 0% submission rate ranks in the top 22% of White belts—36 points above the 36% belt average, indicating a grappling-heavy approach. Sawyer has earned 1 silver medal across 4 tournaments, though he holds 0 gold medals in his competition history. Sawyer's 6 competitive wins came entirely against higher-rated opponents, creating a +31 point gap against his best opponent Mateo Ramirez.
His rating trend shows holding_steady status at the 32nd percentile DVI, suggesting minimal momentum development. Competing exclusively in JJWL events across 13 total matches, Sawyer maintains a 46% win rate—4 points below the White belt average of 50%—with balanced performance across gi (1040 rating, 8 matches) and no-gi (1025 rating, 5 matches) formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
John Sawyer has a 18-21 competition record across 39 matches in 15 tournaments.
John Sawyer is ranked #54601 overall and #23899 among white belt competitors on Jits.gg.
John Sawyer has earned 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze medals across 15 tournaments.
John Sawyer trains at DAOUN JIU JITSU and competes as a white belt.
John Sawyer has a 35% submission rate and a 46% win rate across 39 matches.
John Sawyer is ranked #23899 among white belt competitors on Jits.gg.
John Sawyer's current Jits rating is 1194. Use the Rating Simulator on John Sawyer'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.