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TournamentFlorida XI NoGi - Feb 2026
[ White / Youth ]FL

Leonardo Castaneda

Jits
5,500S-Tier
Top 0.1% of all rated fighters
+690Last event: Feb 28, 2026
#705
Overall
Top 1%
Percentile
#19
White Belt
Record
36-197% Win Rate
36 Wins1 Losses
W
W
W
W
W
5-0 Last 5+29 Streak

Trophy Case

13 GoldJJWL 9 · NAGA 2 · PBJJF 2
2026FLORIDA XIFLORIDA XIFLORIDA XI

JJWL FLORIDA XI GIFeb 28, 2026

2026FLORIDA XIFLORIDA XIFLORIDA XI

JJWL FLORIDA XI NO-GIFeb 28, 2026

2025NAGANAGANAGASOUTH FLORIDASOUTH FLORIDASOUTH FLORIDA

NAGA SOUTH FLORIDA GINov 8, 2025

2025NAGANAGANAGASOUTH FLORIDASOUTH FLORIDASOUTH FLORIDA

NAGA SOUTH FLORIDA NO-GINov 8, 2025

2025FLORIDA XFLORIDA XFLORIDA X

JJWL FLORIDA X NO-GISep 20, 2025

2025FLORIDA XFLORIDA XFLORIDA X

JJWL FLORIDA X GISep 20, 2025

2025FLORIDA IXFLORIDA IXFLORIDA IX

JJWL FLORIDA IX GIJul 12, 2025

2025FLORIDA IXFLORIDA IXFLORIDA IX

JJWL FLORIDA IX NO-GIJul 12, 2025

2025PBJJFPBJJFPBJJFMIAMI SUMMERMIAMI SUMMERMIAMI SUMMER

PBJJF MIAMI SUMMER NO-GIJun 14, 2025

2025PBJJFPBJJFPBJJFMIAMI SUMMERMIAMI SUMMERMIAMI SUMMER

PBJJF MIAMI SUMMER GIJun 14, 2025

2025AMERICAN IXAMERICAN IXAMERICAN IX

JJWL AMERICAN IX GIMay 17, 2025

2025FLORIDA VIIIFLORIDA VIIIFLORIDA VIII

JJWL FLORIDA VIII NO-GIMar 1, 2025

2025FLORIDA VIIIFLORIDA VIIIFLORIDA VIII

JJWL FLORIDA VIII GIMar 1, 2025

Fighter Intelligence

12 Tournaments
Medals
14Medals
across 12 tournaments
Gold 13
Silver 0
Bronze 1
93% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 39%
What this means93% of tournament entries result in gold54 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
81%
Subs
Submission 29
Points 7
Other 0
Belt Avg 55%
+26 pts vs belt avg
What this means81% of wins by submission26 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
Dominant
Dominant — winning at an elite level
Growing faster than 89% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +33.3%
22
Close Wins
14
Exp. Wins
1
Losses
37 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
18 Gi19 NoGi
Gi
18W-0L100%
NoGi
18W-1L95%
Sub Rate
Gi 83%NoGi 74%
5% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleWhite BeltAges 6-719,000 Fighters
Comparing to 19,000 white belt fighters
Win Rate
97%avg 62%
AVG
+35 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
81%avg 55%
AVG
+25 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
92%avg 39%
AVG
+52 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #19 of 19,000 white belts globally. 97% win rate, 81% submission rate, 6-tournament podium streak. Finishes almost everyone beaten.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

37 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB 0-0
3019+190
Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Youth · 50-59
NoGiFeb 28, 2026
WSUB 2-0
1061+100
American Top Team Aventura Nmb
Grey
Youth · 50-59
NoGiFeb 28, 2026
WSUB 6-0
1238+100
Mudita Jiu Jitsu
Grey - Lvl 1
Youth · 50-59
NoGiFeb 28, 2026
WSUB 9-0
1963+130
Genesis BJJ Center
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 28, 2026
WPTS 5-0
2664+100
Genesis BJJ Center
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 28, 2026
WSUB 12-0
1113+70
Mudita Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 28, 2026
WSUB
2616+130
Flowhouse BJJ
Grey
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiNov 8, 2025
WSUB
2437+160
Atos Miami
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiNov 8, 2025
WSUB
1356+150
Gracie Barra Doral
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiNov 8, 2025
WSUB
1698+100
Figth Sport the Falls
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
GiNov 8, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches37
Placements14
Tournaments12
Medals🥇 13🥉 1
Sources
JJWLNAGAPBJJF
First MatchMar 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Leonardo Castaneda is a White belt from Sanctum Jiu Jitsu Academy (FL) competing with a 96% win rate and 9 gold medals across 9 tournaments. His 81% submission rate ranks 45 points above the White belt average of 36%, placing him in the 100th percentile at his belt level. Castaneda holds a JITS Rating of 5330, ranking #10 globally among White belts and #175 overall. Castaneda has secured 25 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Maverick Avila (−2005 rating gap).

His Development Velocity Index sits at +399.7 pts/month, positioning him in the 98th percentile for rating growth trajectory. Competing across JJWL and NAGA events, he shows stronger performance in no-gi formats (3440 rating) compared to gi competition (3175 rating), with 14 no-gi matches versus 13 gi matches in his career that began in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leonardo Castaneda has a 37-1 competition record across 38 matches in 12 tournaments.
Leonardo Castaneda is ranked #705 overall and #19 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Leonardo Castaneda has earned 13 gold, 1 bronze medals across 12 tournaments.
Leonardo Castaneda trains at Sanctum Jiu Jitsu Academy and competes as a White belt.
Leonardo Castaneda has a 81% submission rate and a 97% win rate across 38 matches.
Leonardo Castaneda is ranked #19 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Leonardo Castaneda's current Jits rating is 5500. Use the Rating Simulator on Leonardo Castaneda'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.