TournamentAustin Winter Kids International Open IBJJF No-Gi 2026 - Feb 2026
[ Grey / junior-2 ]FL

Marcelo Buitrago

Jits
2,423Elite
~677 Jits to Prodigy
-510Last event: Feb 22, 2026
#10,274
Overall
Top 11%
Percentile
#4,368
Grey Belt
Record
15-671% Win Rate
15 Wins6 Losses
L
W
L
W
L
2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

4 GoldNew Breed 4

Fighter Intelligence

7 Tournaments
Medals
12Medals
across 7 tournaments
Gold 5
Silver 4
Bronze 3
42% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 30%
What this means42% of tournament entries result in gold12 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
79%
Subs
Submission 11
Points 2
Other 1
Belt Avg 52%
+27 pts vs belt avg
What this means79% of wins by submission27 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
Holding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 17% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +16.9%
16
Close Wins
6
Losses
Best win: Beat Brady Nicholas Krepps (80 pts higher)
22 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
11 Gi10 NoGi
Gi
8W-3L73%
NoGi
7W-3L70%
Sub Rate
Gi 55%NoGi 50%
3% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleGrey BeltAges 10-1129,712 Fighters
Comparing to 29,712 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
73%avg 58%
AVG
+15 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
79%avg 52%
AVG
+27 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
43%avg 30%
AVG
+13 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #4368 of 29,712 grey belts. 73% win rate across 22 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

21 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
L-
4415-160
Soul Fighters Dallas / Siam Star MMA - TX
Grey
Junior 2 · Medium Heavy
NoGiFeb 22, 2026
W-
2068+140
Gracie Barra Cedar Park
Grey
Junior 2 · Medium Heavy
NoGiFeb 22, 2026
L-
2893-490
One Way Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Junior 2 · Middle
GiFeb 22, 2026
W-
2503+320
Gracie Barra Sebring
Grey
Junior 2 · Middle
GiFeb 7, 2026
L-
2834-520
Gracie Barra
Grey
Junior 2 · Middle
GiFeb 7, 2026
LPTS
1929-740
Kimura BJJ USA
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Lightweight (86-95 Lbs.)
NoGiJan 24, 2026
WPTS
1126+120
Sanctify Jiu Jitsu Academy
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Lightweight (86-95 Lbs.)
NoGiJan 24, 2026
WSUB
1075+350
Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Lightweight (86-95 Lbs.)
GiJan 24, 2026
LDEC
4640-340
Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Lightweight (86-95 Lbs.)
GiJan 24, 2026
WPTS
1008+230
V.r.m.a / Fight Sports
Grey
10-11 · 2 - 5 Years · Lightweight (86-95 Lbs.)
GiJan 24, 2026

From Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes

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Data Sources
Matches21
Placements12
Tournaments7
Medals🥇 5🥈 4🥉 3
Sources
IBJJFNEWBD
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Marcelo Buitrago is a Grey belt from Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes Suburb, FL, competing with a 79% win rate across 19 total matches. His 73% submission rate ranks 28 points above the Grey belt average of 45%, placing him in the top 6% of his belt for finishing ability. Buitrago has earned 5 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze across 5 tournaments, with a 60% gold rate that doubles the 30% belt average.

All 15 of Buitrago's competitive wins came against opponents rated at or above his level. His most notable upset victory came against Tiago Aguilar-palma, a fighter 434 rating points higher. His Development Velocity Index shows building_momentum at -55.4 points per month, placing him in the 11th percentile for belt trajectory. Buitrago splits his competition between IBJJF and NEWBREED events, with a 1790 gi rating across 10 matches and a 1335 no-gi rating across 9 matches, indicating significantly stronger performance in the gi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Marcelo Buitrago has a 16-6 competition record across 22 matches in 7 tournaments.
Marcelo Buitrago is ranked #10274 overall and #4368 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Marcelo Buitrago has earned 5 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze medals across 7 tournaments.
Marcelo Buitrago trains at Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes and competes as a Grey belt.
Marcelo Buitrago has a 79% submission rate and a 73% win rate across 22 matches.
Marcelo Buitrago is ranked #4368 among Grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Marcelo Buitrago's current Jits rating is 2423. Use the Rating Simulator on Marcelo Buitrago'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.