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TournamentHouston Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Apr 2026
[ grey / pee-wee-2 ]TX

Matteo Cruz

Jits
1,660Advanced
~240 Jits to Elite
+290Last event: Feb 7, 2026
#25,713
Overall
Top 29%
Percentile
#9,017
grey Belt
Record
8-850% Win Rate
8 Wins8 Losses
W
W
L
W
L
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

1 GoldJJWL 1

The Roll Up

Best WinApr 26, 2025

Biggest win over Troy Belden by Submission

Houston XIV NoGi YouthThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

8 Tournaments
Medals
2Medals
across 8 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 1
50% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 19%
Finishing Ability
25%
Subs
Submission 2
Points 6
Other 0
Belt Avg 46%
-21 pts vs belt avg
What this means25% of wins by submission21 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Holding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 27% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: +2.0%
8
Close Wins
8
Losses
Best win: Beat Daniel Guerrero (3530 pts higher)
16 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST
9 Gi7 NoGi
Gi
2W-7L22%
NoGi
6W-1L86%
Sub Rate
Gi 11%NoGi 14%
63% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 6-729,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
50%avg 50%
AVG
Sub Rate
25%avg 46%
AVG
-21 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
25%avg 19%
AVG
+6 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 50% for grey belt. 16 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

16 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WPTS 9-0
1071-
Bvmma
Grey
Youth · 50-59
NoGiMar 14, 2026
WPTS 5-0
1289-
Rockstar South Frisco
Grey
Youth · 50-59
NoGiMar 14, 2026
LSUB 0-9
3939-
Gracie Barra Texas
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiMar 14, 2026
WPTS 3-0
2065-
Cjjf Prosper
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiMar 14, 2026
LSUB 0-0
3633-
Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiMar 14, 2026
LSUB 0-6
5333-
Gracie Barra Pearland
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB 2-0
1023-
Vera Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 7, 2026
LSUB 0-6
5333-
Gracie Barra Pearland
Grey
Youth · 50-59
GiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB 6-0
3171+560
Pablo Silva BJJ
White
Kindergarten · 50-59
NoGiApr 26, 2025
LPTS 0-7
3802-70
Inevat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
White
Kindergarten · 50-59
NoGiApr 26, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches16
Placements8
Tournaments8
Medals🥇 2🥉 1
Sources
JJWL
First MatchFeb 2025
Last MatchMar 2026

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

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About

Matteo Cruz is a Grey belt from Pablo Silva BJJ in Bellaire, TX competing with a 50% win rate across 10 matches in 5 tournaments. His 40% submission rate ranks in the top 25% of Grey belts, sitting just 5 points below the 45% belt average. Cruz has earned 1 gold medal competing exclusively in JJWL events since 2025. Cruz's competitive profile shows 5 wins against higher-rated opponents, including a notable victory over Daniel Guerrero (2015-point rating gap).

His development velocity reads holding_steady at -39.1 points per month, placing him in the 14th percentile DVI for his belt. Performance splits evenly across formats: 1025 rating in gi and 1025 rating in no-gi, with his best result a gold at Houston XIII NoGi Youth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Matteo Cruz has a 8-8 competition record across 16 matches in 8 tournaments.
Matteo Cruz is ranked #25713 overall and #9017 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Matteo Cruz has earned 2 gold, 1 bronze medals across 8 tournaments.
Matteo Cruz trains at Pablo Silva BJJ and competes as a grey belt.
Matteo Cruz has a 25% submission rate and a 50% win rate across 16 matches.
Matteo Cruz is ranked #9017 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Matteo Cruz's current Jits rating is 1660. Use the Rating Simulator on Matteo Cruz'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.