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Tournament2026 Nationals Jiu Jitsu Open - Mar 2026
[ grey / youth ]CA

Leah Cortez

Jits
1,296Prospect
~104 Jits to Advanced
-1360Last event: Feb 22, 2026
#43,136
Overall
Top 48%
Percentile
#14,073
grey Belt
Record
5-838% Win Rate
5 Wins8 Losses
L
W
L
L
L
1-4 Last 5

Fighter Intelligence

6 Tournaments
Medals
2Medals
across 6 tournaments
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
0% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 24%
Finishing Ability
80%
Subs
Submission 4
Points 1
Other 0
Belt Avg 46%
+34 pts vs belt avg
What this means80% of wins by submission34 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
Rebuilding Phase
Working through a challenging stretch
Growing faster than 30% of peers

Win Quality

Growing
Clutch Score: -5.9%
5
Close Wins
8
Losses
Best win: Beat Aquetzali Sanchez (741 pts higher)
13 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
13 Gi0 NoGi
Gi
5W-8L38%
NoGi
0W-0L%
Sub Rate
Gi 31%NoGi 0%
38% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Femalegrey BeltAges 6-729,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
43%avg 49%
AVG
-6 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
80%avg 46%
AVG
+34 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
0%avg 24%
AVG
-24 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 43% for grey belt. 14 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

13 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LPTS 0-2
1069-710
Gracie Barra Aliso Viejo
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 22, 2026
WSUB 6-0
1012+450
A-team Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 22, 2026
LSUB 0-3
1096-1100
Evolve Jiu-jitsu Ventura
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 22, 2026
LSUB 2-0
7813-110
Virtus BJJ
Grey
Kindergarten · 50-59
GiNov 2, 2025
LSUB 2-0
3831-500
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
Grey
Kindergarten · 50-59
GiNov 2, 2025
LPTS 2-2
1971-530
Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Kindergarten · 50-59
GiOct 4, 2025
LSUB 0-11
7131-100
Refuge BJJ
Grey
Kindergarten · 50-59
GiOct 4, 2025
WSUB 6-0
1007+450
Gracie Barra Oxnard
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
GiAug 3, 2025
WPTS 18-0
1236+540
Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
GiAug 3, 2025
LSUB 0-2
3421-1060
Gracie Barra Upland
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
GiAug 3, 2025

From Checkmat Corona

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches13
Placements5
Tournaments6
Medals🥈 1🥉 1
Sources
JJWL
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

Leah Cortez is a Grey belt from Checkmat Corona in Corona, CA competing with a 45% win rate across 11 matches. Her 60% submission rate ranks in the top 39th percentile of Grey belts—15 points above the 45% belt average. With 2 total medals (1 silver, 1 bronze) from 4 tournaments, Cortez demonstrates a finishing-heavy approach relative to her peers.

Cortez secured 5 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including a notable 7-point victory over Maya Manzon. Her rating trend shows holding_steady at -30.5 points per month, placing her in the 16th percentile for development velocity. All 11 of her matches occurred in Gi format through JJWL, establishing a 1055 Gi rating while remaining untested in No-Gi competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leah Cortez has a 6-8 competition record across 14 matches in 6 tournaments.
Leah Cortez is ranked #43136 overall and #14073 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Leah Cortez has earned 1 silver, 1 bronze medals across 6 tournaments.
Leah Cortez trains at Checkmat Corona and competes as a grey belt.
Leah Cortez has a 80% submission rate and a 43% win rate across 14 matches.
Leah Cortez is ranked #14073 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Leah Cortez's current Jits rating is 1296. Use the Rating Simulator on Leah Cortez'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.