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TournamentGS XV NoGi Youth - Jan 2026
[ yellow / Youth ]CA

Luke Julius Sams

Jits
2,556Elite
~544 Jits to Prodigy
+990Last event: Jan 31, 2026
#8,733
Overall
Top 10%
Percentile
#1,117
yellow Belt
Record
10-567% Win Rate
10 Wins5 Losses
W
W
W
L
W
4-1 Last 5+3 Streak

Trophy Case

1 GoldIBJJF 1

Fighter Intelligence

10 Tournaments
Medals
6Medals
across 10 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 5
Bronze 0
17% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 24%
What this means17% of tournament entries result in gold7 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
11%
Subs
Submission 1
Points 8
Other 0
Belt Avg 45%
-34 pts vs belt avg
What this means11% of wins by submission34 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 80% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +11.7%
9
Close Wins
5
Losses
Best win: Beat Kurt Richard Deslonde (1586 pts higher)
14 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST
9 Gi5 NoGi
Gi
5W-4L56%
NoGi
4W-1L80%
Sub Rate
Gi 11%NoGi 0%
24% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 10-115,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
60%avg 49%
AVG
+11 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
11%avg 45%
AVG
-34 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
10%avg 24%
AVG
-14 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #1117 of 5,468 yellow belts. 60% win rate across 15 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

14 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WPTS 2-0
4161-
Ralph Gracie Modesto
Yellow/orange
Pre Teen · 80-89
NoGiJan 31, 2026
WPTS 6-0
1067-
Checkmat Brentwood
Yellow/orange
Pre Teen · 80-89
NoGiJan 31, 2026
LSUB 0-2
3177-610
Rice Brothers Jiu Jitsu
Yellow
Pre Teen · 80-89
GiJan 31, 2026
WPTS 7-0
4161+920
Ralph Gracie Modesto
Yellow
Pre Teen · 80-89
GiJan 31, 2026
WDEC 7-0
4161+680
Ralph Gracie Modesto
Yellow
Pre Teen · 80-89
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB 4-0
1023+490
Charles Gracie Academy
Yellow
Pre Teen · 80-89
GiNov 22, 2025
LSUB 0-2
5979-120
Satori No Michi Dojo
Yellow
Pre Teen · 80-89
GiNov 22, 2025
LPTS 0-2
3808-270
Elite Team International
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiMar 22, 2025
WPTS 4-2
4142+840
Kola Ajose BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiMar 22, 2025
LSUB 0-7
4416-1320
Elite Team International
Grey
Pre Teen · 80-89
NoGiJan 25, 2025

From Charles Gracie Academy

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Data Sources
Matches14
Placements8
Tournaments10
Medals🥇 1🥈 5
Sources
JJWLIBJJF
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchJan 2026

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

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About

Luke Julius Sams is a Yellow belt from Charles Gracie Academy in San Bruno, CA, competing with a 55% win rate across 11 total matches. His 17% submission rate ranks in the top 26% of Yellow belts—35 points below the 52% belt average—indicating a preference for positional control over finish-heavy grappling. With 1 gold medal, 4 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals across 6 tournaments, Sams has accumulated 7 total medals since his debut in 2025.

All 6 of Sams' wins came against higher-rated opponents, with his best victory over Kurt Richard Deslonde representing a 1546-point rating gap. His development velocity index sits at -17.4 points per month, placing him in the 25th percentile for momentum among Yellow belts. Sams competes exclusively in JJWL-sanctioned events, with a 1045 gi rating across 9 matches compared to a 1015 no-gi rating from just 3 matches, suggesting greater experience and comfort in the gi format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Luke Julius Sams has a 9-6 competition record across 15 matches in 10 tournaments.
Luke Julius Sams is ranked #8733 overall and #1117 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Luke Julius Sams has earned 1 gold, 5 silver medals across 10 tournaments.
Luke Julius Sams trains at Charles Gracie Academy and competes as a yellow belt.
Luke Julius Sams has a 11% submission rate and a 60% win rate across 15 matches.
Luke Julius Sams is ranked #1117 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Luke Julius Sams's current Jits rating is 2556. Use the Rating Simulator on Luke Julius Sams'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.