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TournamentFlorida XI NoGi - Feb 2026
[ yellow / Youth ]FL

Max Leyva

Jits
4,234Prodigy
~866 Jits to S-Tier
-800Last event: Feb 28, 2026
#1,813
Overall
Top 2%
Percentile
#356
yellow Belt
Record
17-868% Win Rate
17 Wins8 Losses
L
W
W
L
W
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

5 GoldNew Breed 3 · IBJJF 2

The Roll Up

Upset ArtistJun 21, 2025

Beat Nicholas Beu De La Rosa by Submission

NEWBREED U.S. JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIPThe Roll Up →
Best WinJun 21, 2025

Biggest win over Nicholas Beu De La Rosa by Submission

NEWBREED U.S. JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIPThe Roll Up →
Weekend MVPJan 25, 2025

Tournament MVP (4-0) — 3 SUB, 1 PTS, +760 Jits

NEWBREED CORAL SPRINGS NEW YEAR OPENThe Roll Up →
Best WinJan 25, 2025

Biggest win over Ethan Lee Perez by Submission

NEWBREED CORAL SPRINGS NEW YEAR OPENThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

11 Tournaments
Medals
10Medals
across 11 tournaments
Gold 4
Silver 5
Bronze 1
40% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 34%
What this means40% of tournament entries result in gold6 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
73%
Subs
Submission 8
Points 3
Other 0
Belt Avg 68%
+5 pts vs belt avg
What this means73% of wins by submission5 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
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 77% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +16.2%
11
Close Wins
1
Exp. Wins
4
Losses
Best win: Beat Ethan Lee Perez (338 pts higher)
16 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
7 Gi9 NoGi
Gi
6W-1L86%
NoGi
6W-3L67%
Sub Rate
Gi 43%NoGi 56%
19% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 12-135,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
75%avg 56%
AVG
+19 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
73%avg 68%
AVG
+5 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
45%avg 34%
AVG
+11 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #356 of 5,468 yellow belts. 75% win rate across 16 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

16 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB 2-6
1805-
Renato Tavares BJJ HQ
Yellow/orange
JR Teen · 70-79
NoGiFeb 28, 2026
WPTS 11-0
4251-
Gustavo Machado BJJ
Yellow/orange
JR Teen · 70-79
NoGiFeb 28, 2026
WSUB 13-0
1007+180
One Forty Four MMA
Yellow
JR Teen · 70-79
GiFeb 28, 2026
LSUB 2-0
4251-980
Gustavo Machado BJJ
Yellow
JR Teen · 70-79
GiFeb 28, 2026
W-
3105+430
Sainz Team Alpha Miami
Yellow
Junior 3 · Light Feather
GiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB
1353+280
Jensen Beach Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Featherweight (76-85 Lbs.)
NoGiOct 4, 2025
WSUB
1204+220
East Coast Combat Club
-
10-11 · Intermediate · 2-5 Years Intermediate · Featherweight (76-85 Lbs.)
NoGiOct 4, 2025
LPTS
4378-180
Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
-
10-11 · Advanced · 6 Years and Over Advance · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
NoGiJun 21, 2025
WSUB
4378+2190
Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
-
10-11 · Advanced · 6 Years and Over Advance · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
NoGiJun 21, 2025
LSUB
4378-130
Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
-
10-11 · Advanced · 6 Years and Over Advance · Lightfeatherweight (66-75 Lbs.)
NoGiJun 21, 2025

From Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes

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Data Sources
Matches16
Placements12
Tournaments11
Medals🥇 6🥈 5🥉 1
Sources
JJWLIBJJFNEWBD
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

Max Leyva is a Yellow belt from Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes (Miami Lakes Suburb, FL) competing across 9 tournaments. His 70% submission rate ranks in the top 6% of Yellow belts—18 points above the 52% belt average—while his 83% win rate significantly outpaces the 53% belt benchmark. Leyva has earned 6 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal, placing him at the 94th percentile among Yellow belts with a JITS Rating of 3660.

All 10 of Leyva's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable victory over Ayden Nicholas Rubino (587-point rating gap). His Development Velocity Index sits at +77.8 points per month, placing him in the 78th percentile for competitive trajectory. Leyva competes across IBJJF and NEWBREED organizations, with a pronounced gi strength (2990 rating across 12 matches) compared to his no-gi rating of 2185 across 9 matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Max Leyva has a 12-4 competition record across 16 matches in 11 tournaments.
Max Leyva is ranked #1813 overall and #356 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Max Leyva has earned 6 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze medals across 11 tournaments.
Max Leyva trains at Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes and competes as a yellow belt.
Max Leyva has a 73% submission rate and a 75% win rate across 16 matches.
Max Leyva is ranked #356 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Max Leyva's current Jits rating is 4234. Use the Rating Simulator on Max Leyva'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.