TournamentFUJI BJJ Jiu-Jitsu Expo: KC - Jan 2026
[ yellow / youth ]IN

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
W
W
W
W
W
5-0 Last 5+13 Streak

Trophy Case

6 GoldAGF 4 · FUJIBJJ 2

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 gold43 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 submission1 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%
19
Close Wins
15
Exp. Wins
3
Losses
Best win: Beat Jimmie Martin (405 pts higher)
37 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
21 Gi14 NoGi
Gi
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
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB
4022+30
Team Enigma
-
8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs
NoGiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
1941+50
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy
-
8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs
NoGiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
7902+350
Kingdom Warriors Jiu Jitsu Academy
-
8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs
NoGiJan 17, 2026
WPTS
4390+80
Precision Submission Grappling
-
8-9 · Intermediate · Under 70lbs
NoGiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
6792+210
Campuzano Martial Arts
-
9 & Under · Under 70lbs
NoGiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
1050+40
Sharkbait's MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy
-
9 & Under · Under 70lbs
NoGiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
4022+40
Team Enigma
Grey
8-9 · Under 70lbs
GiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
7902+270
Kingdom Warriors Jiu Jitsu Academy
Grey
8-9 · Under 70lbs
GiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
1706+80
Brazil Academy
Grey
8-9 · Under 70lbs
GiJan 17, 2026
WSUB
6792+190
Campuzano Martial Arts
-
9 & Under · Under 70lbs
GiJan 17, 2026

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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.