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TournamentGrappling Industries BROOKLYN - Nov 2025
[ yellow / Youth ]CA

Michael Espinoza

Jits
4,625Prodigy
~475 Jits to S-Tier
+3740Last event: Nov 30, 2025
#1,293
Overall
Top 1%
Percentile
#275
yellow Belt
Record
10-0100% Win Rate
10 Wins0 Losses
W
W
W
W
W
5-0 Last 5+10 Streak

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2 GoldGrappling Industries 2

Fighter Intelligence

3 Tournaments
Medals
2Medals
across 3 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 0
100% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 40%
Finishing Ability
82%
Subs
Submission 9
Points 1
Other 1
Belt Avg 57%
+25 pts vs belt avg
What this means82% of wins by submission25 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Dominant
Dominant — winning at an elite level
Growing faster than 99% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +20.0%
11
Close Wins
2
Losses
13 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST
0 Gi10 NoGi
Gi
0W-0L%
NoGi
10W-0L100%
Sub Rate
Gi 0%NoGi 90%
100% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 16-185,468 Fighters
Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
85%avg 54%
AVG
+31 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
82%avg 57%
AVG
+24 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
67%avg 40%
AVG
+26 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #275 of 5,468 yellow belts. 85% win rate across 13 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

10 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB
1939+1420
Studio X Jiu-jitsu
Blue
No Gi Adult · Intermediate · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiNov 30, 2025
WSUB
1551+450
Zombie Muay Thai
Blue
No Gi Adult · Intermediate · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiNov 30, 2025
WSUB
1190+270
Carlos Henrique BJJ
Blue
No Gi Adult · Intermediate · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiNov 30, 2025
WSUB
1021+860
Paxibellum Jiu-jitsu
Blue
No Gi Adult · Intermediate · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiNov 30, 2025
WSUB
2251+740
Bancho MMA
Blue
No Gi Adult · Intermediate · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiNov 30, 2025
WPTS
2022+630
Masterskya
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiFeb 15, 2025
WSUB
1625+730
Masterskya
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiFeb 15, 2025
WSUB
1017+510
Striking 101 Mixed Martial Arts
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiFeb 15, 2025
WSUB
1039+590
Warriors Nation
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiFeb 15, 2025
WSUB
1215+330
Glory Martial Arts Center
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -155 Lbs
NoGiFeb 15, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches10
Placements3
Tournaments3
Medals🥇 2
Sources
GRAPJJWL
First MatchFeb 2025
Last MatchNov 2025

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

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About

Michael Espinoza is a yellow belt competitor from Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy in CA with an impressive 82% submission rate across 13 matches. With a 11-2 record and 2 gold medals, Michael Espinoza has competed in 3 tournaments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Espinoza has a 11-2 competition record across 13 matches in 3 tournaments.
Michael Espinoza is ranked #1293 overall and #275 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Michael Espinoza has earned 2 gold medals across 3 tournaments.
Michael Espinoza trains at Marcelo Cavalcanti BJJ Academy and competes as a yellow belt.
Michael Espinoza has a 82% submission rate and a 85% win rate across 13 matches.
Michael Espinoza is ranked #275 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Michael Espinoza's current Jits rating is 4625. Use the Rating Simulator on Michael Espinoza'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.