TournamentFUJI BJJ Jiu-Jitsu Expo: KC - Jan 2026

[ yellow / youth ]

Matthew McPherson

Jits

7,497S-Tier

Top 0.1% of all rated fighters

+1650Last event: Jan 17, 2026

#116

Overall

Top 0%

Percentile

#27

yellow Belt

Record

32-391% Win Rate

32 Wins3 Losses

5-0 Last 5+13 Streak

Trophy Case

6 GoldAGF 4 · FUJIBJJ 2

FUJIBJJ EXPO: KC GIJan 17, 2026

FUJIBJJ EXPO: KC NO-GIJan 17, 2026

AGF US NATIONAL GINov 15, 2025

AGF KANSAS CITY NO-GIAug 9, 2025

AGF KANSAS CITY GIAug 9, 2025

AGF WORLDS GIJun 14, 2025

The Roll Up

Best WinAug 9, 2025

Biggest win over Marciano Edward Cherry by Submission

2025 AGF Kansas City OpenThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

4 Tournaments

Medals

9Medals

across 4 tournaments

Gold 8

Silver 0

Bronze 1

89% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 46%

What this means89% of tournament entries result in gold — 43 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.

Finishing Ability

59%

Subs

Submission 20

Points 12

Other 2

Belt Avg 60%

-1 pts vs belt avg

What this means59% of wins by submission — 1 points below the belt average. Solid finishing ability with room to grow.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI

Dominant

Dominant — winning at an elite level

Growing faster than 98% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer

Clutch Score: +28.5%

Close Wins

Exp. Wins

Losses

Best win: Beat Jimmie Martin (405 pts higher)

37 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED

21 Gi14 NoGi

20W-1L95%

NoGi

12W-2L86%

Sub Rate

Gi 57%NoGi 57%

10% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 8-95,468 Fighters

Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters

Win Rate

92%avg 63%

AVG

+29 pts vs avg

Sub Rate

59%avg 60%

AVG

Gold Rate

100%avg 46%

AVG

+54 pts vs avg

What This Means

Ranked #27 of 5,468 yellow belts globally. 92% win rate, 59% submission rate.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

35 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
W	SUB	Presley Stith	4022+30	Team Enigma	- 8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	NoGi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Emryk Lakebrink	1941+50	Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy	- 8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	NoGi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Jimmie Martin	7902+350	Kingdom Warriors Jiu Jitsu Academy	- 8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	NoGi	Jan 17, 2026
W	PTS	Monroe Fisher	4390+80	Precision Submission Grappling	- 8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	NoGi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Jigen Nagata	6792+210	Campuzano Martial Arts	- 9 & Under · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	NoGi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Van-wayne Wheeler	1050+40	Sharkbait's MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy	- 9 & Under · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	NoGi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Presley Stith	4022+40	Team Enigma	Grey 8-9 · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	Gi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Jimmie Martin	7902+270	Kingdom Warriors Jiu Jitsu Academy	Grey 8-9 · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	Gi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Kaique Pinto	1706+80	Brazil Academy	Grey 8-9 · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	Gi	Jan 17, 2026
W	SUB	Jigen Nagata	6792+190	Campuzano Martial Arts	- 9 & Under · Under 70lbs	FUJIBJJJiu-Jitsu Expo: KC	Gi	Jan 17, 2026

From The Match Champ USA

Ubonrattana Marie Flaherty

Benjamin Stelzer Buogo

1,659

1-4 · 100% SUB

Michael Robert Decker

Rival Fighters

Donovan Cherry.jits

Lever Jiujitsu USA

H2H4-0

Jimmie Martin.jits

Kingdom Warriors Jiu Jitsu Academy

H2H3-0

Marciano Edward Cherry.jits

Lever Jiujitsu USA

H2H2-1

John Joseph Boder.jits

Pedigo Submission Fighting

H2H2-1

Scouting Report

The Match Champ USA →

Data Sources

Matches35

Placements9

Tournaments4

Medals🥇 8🥉 1

Sources

FUJIBJJAGF

First MatchJun 2025

Last MatchJan 2026

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

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About

Matthew McPherson is a yellow belt from The Match Champ USA in Indianapolis, IN, ranked #135 globally and #36 among yellow belts with S-Tier status. He has earned 9 gold medals with a perfect 100% gold rate across 4 tournaments, nearly triple the 37% yellow belt average.

He wins at 92% versus the 53% belt average, and his DVI is dominant at the 98th percentile with a rate of 581.2. He has 20 competitive wins and 14 expected wins, with his best over Jimmie Martin at a +418 rating gap. He competes through AGF and FUJI BJJ, logging 37 matches with a balanced split of 21 gi and 16 no-gi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew McPherson has a 34-3 competition record across 37 matches in 4 tournaments.

Matthew McPherson is ranked #116 overall and #27 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Matthew McPherson has earned 8 gold, 1 bronze medals across 4 tournaments.

Matthew McPherson trains at The Match Champ USA and competes as a yellow belt.

Matthew McPherson has a 59% submission rate and a 92% win rate across 37 matches.

Matthew McPherson is ranked #27 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Matthew McPherson's current Jits rating is 7497. Use the Rating Simulator on Matthew McPherson'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.