TournamentNAGA El Paso Grappling Championship - Apr 2026
[ blue / youth ]AZ
Mathew Hendren
Jits
7,200S-Tier
Top 0.1% of all rated fighters
+1180Last event: Jan 24, 2026
#156
Overall
Top 0%
Percentile
#6
blue Belt
Record
18-482% Win Rate
18 Wins4 Losses
W
W
W
L
L
3-2 Last 5+3 Streak
Trophy Case
5 GoldADCC 3 · NAGA 2Premier
The Roll Up
Fighter Intelligence
4 TournamentsMedals
7Medals
across 4 tournaments
Gold 5
Silver 0
Bronze 2
71% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 46%
What this means71% of tournament entries result in gold — 25 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
94%
Subs
Submission 17
Points 1
Other 0
Belt Avg 59%
+35 pts vs belt avg
What this means94% of wins by submission — 35 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIBuilding Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 98% of peers
Win Quality
Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +18.4%
11
Close Wins
7
Exp. Wins
4
Losses
22 matches analyzed
Format Split
GI SPECIALIST3 Gi19 NoGi
Gi
3W-0L100%
NoGi
15W-4L79%
Sub Rate
Gi 100%NoGi 74%
21% win rate delta — Gi stronger
Segment Analysis
Maleblue BeltAges 16-186,000 FightersComparing to 6,000 blue belt fighters
Win Rate
82%avg 60%
AVG
+22 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
94%avg 59%
AVG
+35 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
100%avg 46%
AVG
+54 pts vs avg
What This Means
Ranked #6 of 6,000 blue belts globally. 82% win rate, 94% submission rate. Finishes almost everyone beaten.
Tale of the Tape
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ADCC
ADCC Us Open - Phoenix, AZMar 28, 2026
Malenogi · Advanced · -65,0 kg·-65,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Hendren | 7,200 | Independent Grappling | 18-4 |
| 2 | Mykoda Hummel | 6,227 | 10th Planet South Bay | 44-10 |
| 3 | Elijah Prudencio | 4,874 | 10th Planet Fullerton | 31-19 |
| 4 | Michael Maderazo | 4,226 | Triton Fight Center | 61-30 |
| 5 | Randell Valeros | 4,202 | Kingsway Jiu Jitsu | 53-18 |
| 6 | Dorian Cooper | 3,253 | (utf) Underground Training Facility | 8-5 |
| 7 | Aidan Kerr | 1,843 | Lotus Club Fight & Fitness | 6-5 |
| 8 | Cooper Warren | 1,370 | Pallaton BJJ | 6-8 |
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 95%
NAGA
NAGA el Paso Grappling ChampionshipApr 4, 2026
Malegi · Expert · blue·145 - 159.9
Solo — free medalMalenogi · Expert · blue·145 - 159.9
Solo — free medalNEWBD
Newbreed el Paso Spring ChampionshipApr 25, 2026
Malegi · Youth 2- Gi CO-ED Division · Blue·Lightweight (136-145 lbs.)
Solo — free medalMalenogi · Youth 2- No-Gi CO-ED Division · Advanced · blue·Lightweight (136-145 lbs.)
Solo — free medalMalegi · Youth 2- Gi CO-ED Division · Blue·Middleweight (146-155 lbs.)
Solo — free medalFighter History
22 matches
| Result | Fighter | JITS | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 6227+430 | ||
| W | 3253+260 | ||
| L | 4874-490 | ||
| W | 6227+500 | ||
| W | 1009+140 | ||
| W | 4231+300 | ||
| L | 5439-330 | ||
| W | 3740+370 | ||
| W | 2638+280 | ||
| W | 2846+190 |
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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches22
Placements7
Tournaments4
Medals🥇 5🥉 2
Sources
ADCCNAGA
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
Mathew Hendren is a blue belt from Independent Grappling in Tempe, AZ, ranked #129 globally and #5 among blue belts with Prodigy tier status. He has earned 5 gold medals across 4 tournaments with a perfect 100% gold rate, compared to the 40% blue belt average.
He submits at 94% versus the 54% belt average and wins at 82% compared to 56%. His DVI is dominant at the 99th percentile with a rate of 739. He is heavily no-gi focused with 19 no-gi matches versus just 3 gi, and his no-gi rating of 4845 vastly outpaces his gi mark of 2225. He competes through ADCC and NAGA, with his best win over Mykoda Phoenix Hummel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mathew Hendren has a 18-4 competition record across 22 matches in 4 tournaments.
Mathew Hendren is ranked #156 overall and #6 among blue belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Mathew Hendren has earned 5 gold, 2 bronze medals across 4 tournaments.
Mathew Hendren trains at independent Grappling and competes as a blue belt.
Mathew Hendren has a 94% submission rate and a 82% win rate across 22 matches.
Mathew Hendren is ranked #6 among blue belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Mathew Hendren's current Jits rating is 7200. Use the Rating Simulator on Mathew Hendren'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.