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TournamentDallas Winter Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Mar 2026
[ yellow / teen-2 ]TX

Liam James Ard

Jits
3,132Prodigy
~1,968 Jits to S-Tier
+190Last event: Feb 7, 2026
#4,855
Overall
Top 5%
Percentile
#768
yellow Belt
Record
23-1561% Win Rate
23 Wins15 Losses
L
W
W
L
W
3-2 Last 5

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3 GoldGrappling Industries 2 · AGF 1

Fighter Intelligence

12 Tournaments
Medals
16Medals
across 12 tournaments
Gold 3
Silver 10
Bronze 3
19% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 45%
What this means19% of tournament entries result in gold26 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
5%
Subs
Submission 1
Points 20
Other 0
Belt Avg 69%
-64 pts vs belt avg
What this means5% of wins by submission64 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 74% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +13.1%
21
Close Wins
11
Losses
Best win: Beat Isaac Pawloski (2021 pts higher)
32 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
24 Gi8 NoGi
Gi
17W-7L71%
NoGi
4W-4L50%
Sub Rate
Gi 4%NoGi 0%
21% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 12-135,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
66%avg 69%
AVG
-3 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
5%avg 69%
AVG
-64 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
25%avg 45%
AVG
-20 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #768 of 5,468 yellow belts. 66% win rate across 32 matches.

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Fighter History

32 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WPTS
2850+100
Gracie Humaita Austin
Yellow
Juniors 12-13 · Feather III
GiFeb 7, 2026
LPTS
7652-30
Outsiders Combat Club
Yellow
Juniors 12-13 · Feather III
GiFeb 7, 2026
LPTS
7652-30
Outsiders Combat Club
-
Challenger II 11-15 · Feather III
GiFeb 7, 2026
WPTS
2850+150
Gracie Humaita Austin
-
Challenger II 11-15 · Feather III
GiFeb 7, 2026
WPTS
1224+90
Gracie Barra - Burleson
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 12 - 13 Years (male) · -85 Lbs
NoGiOct 26, 2025
LPTS
2214-210
Watkins Jiu Jitsu
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 12 - 13 Years (male) · -85 Lbs
NoGiOct 26, 2025
WPTS
2214+170
Watkins Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 12 - 13 Years (male) · -85 Lbs
GiOct 26, 2025
WPTS
1224+100
Gracie Barra - Burleson
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 12 - 13 Years (male) · -85 Lbs
GiOct 26, 2025
LPTS
2180-270
Westside BJJ
Grey
Juniors 12-13 · Feather III
GiJun 14, 2025
WPTS
2214+140
Watkins Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Juniors 12-13 · Feather III
GiJun 14, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches32
Placements16
Tournaments12
Medals🥇 3🥈 10🥉 3
Sources
AGFGRAPJJWLNAGAIBJJF
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

Liam James Ard is a Yellow belt from Watkins Jiu Jitsu in Arlington, TX competing with an across 20 total matches. His 9% submission rate ranks in the top 22% of Yellow belts—43 points above the 52% belt average, indicating a control-heavy style over finish-focused approaches. With 1 gold, 8 silver, and 3 bronze medals from 9 tournaments, Ard maintains a 55% win rate that slightly exceeds the 53% belt average despite a 11% gold rate sitting 29 points below the 40% belt benchmark.

All 11 of Ard's wins came against higher-rated opponents, with his best victory a 588-point upset over Victor Hicks. His development velocity index places him at the 56th percentile with building_momentum status, signaling upward trajectory. Ard competes across AGF, JJWL, and NAGA organizations, with his gi record (24 matches, 1120 rating) substantially outpacing his no-gi record (2 matches, 1010 rating), revealing a clear format preference. His JITS rating of 2292 ranks him #6109 globally and #897 among Yellow belts, placing him in the 88th global percentile and 78th belt percentile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Liam James Ard has a 21-11 competition record across 32 matches in 12 tournaments.
Liam James Ard is ranked #4855 overall and #768 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Liam James Ard has earned 3 gold, 10 silver, 3 bronze medals across 12 tournaments.
Liam James Ard trains at Watkins Jiu Jitsu and competes as a yellow belt.
Liam James Ard has a 5% submission rate and a 66% win rate across 32 matches.
Liam James Ard is ranked #768 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Liam James Ard's current Jits rating is 3132. Use the Rating Simulator on Liam James Ard'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.