Joshua Zolnikov
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Malegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 FightersRanked #5150 of 29,089 grey belts. 59% win rate across 17 matches.
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| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob D Slate | 11,745 | Alive Jiu Jitsu | 124-23 |
| 2 | Joshua Zolnikov | 2,218 | Lincoln Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 10-7 |
| 3 | Noah Chavez | 1,979 | Lovato Jiu-jitsu | 11-8 |
| 4 | Maddox Estes | 1,352 | Mohler MMA | 5-6 |
| 5 | Christian Amyett | 1,233 | 263_grappling_club | 1-7 |
| 6 | Connor Stafford | 1,076 | Primate Jiu Jitsu | 5-12 |
Fighter History
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | SUB | 1937+250 | Marathon MMA | - 10-11 · Intermediate · Under 100lbs | FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC | NoGi | Jan 17, 2026 | ||
| W | PTS | 2028+300 | Vavapirata Team | - 10-11 · Intermediate · Under 100lbs | FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC | NoGi | Jan 17, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB | 1222+300 | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | Grey 10-11 · Under 100lbs | FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB | 1115+140 | Pedigo Submission Fighting | Grey 10-11 · Under 100lbs | FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | ||
| W | SUB | 1054+280 | Sharkbait's MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy | Grey 10-11 · Under 100lbs | FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | ||
| L | DEC | 1937-420 | Marathon MMA | Grey 10-11 · Under 100lbs | FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC | Gi | Jan 17, 2026 | ||
| L | PTS | 2028-380 | Vavapirata Team | Grey Pre Teen 10-11 · Light I | Gi | Nov 15, 2025 | |||
| L | PTS | 2028-500 | Vavapirata Team | Grey Pre Teen 10-11 · Light I | Gi | Nov 15, 2025 | |||
| L | SUB | 2471-1090 | Tac Team BJJ | - Regular Challenger · Light I | Gi | Nov 15, 2025 | |||
| W | PTS | 2808+380 | Spearfish Martial Arts | Grey Intermediate · 10-11 · 90-100 | NAGADenver II | NoGi | Oct 11, 2025 |
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Joshua Zolnikov is a Grey belt from Lincoln Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competing with a 45% win rate across 11 matches. His 60% submission rate ranks 15 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top 45% of Grey belts for finishing ability. Zolnikov has earned 1 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal across 3 tournaments. Zolnikov's competitive profile shows 5 wins against higher-rated opponents, including a notable upset over Maddox Estes with a 478-point rating gap.
His no-gi rating of 1445 significantly outpaces his gi rating of 1030, a 415-point differential indicating stronger submission-based grappling in submission-only formats. His development velocity index sits at -32.3 points per month in the 16th percentile, suggesting a holding_steady trend as he competes in ADCC, AGF, and NAGA events.