TournamentFlorida XI NoGi - Feb 2026

[ yellow / Youth ]

Michael James Gilligbauer

Jits

1,562Advanced

~338 Jits to Elite

-980Last event: Feb 28, 2026

#29,574

Overall

Top 33%

Percentile

#2,471

yellow Belt

Record

11-1444% Win Rate

11 Wins14 Losses

3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldNew Breed 2

NEW BREED CORAL SPRINGS GISep 13, 2025

NEW BREED CORAL SPRINGS NO-GISep 13, 2025

Fighter Intelligence

10 Tournaments

Medals

6Medals

across 10 tournaments

Gold 1

Silver 0

Bronze 5

17% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 44%

What this means17% of tournament entries result in gold — 27 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.

Finishing Ability

60%

Subs

Submission 6

Points 4

Other 0

Belt Avg 59%

+1 pts vs belt avg

What this means60% of wins by submission — 1 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI

Holding Steady

Competitive — holding steady

Growing faster than 2% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent

Clutch Score: +0.3%

Close Wins

Losses

Best win: Beat Noe Acevedo (1288 pts higher)

23 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST

10 Gi13 NoGi

3W-7L30%

NoGi

8W-5L62%

Sub Rate

Gi 0%NoGi 46%

32% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleyellow BeltAges 14-155,468 Fighters

Comparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters

Win Rate

48%avg 58%

AVG

-10 pts vs avg

Sub Rate

60%avg 59%

AVG

Gold Rate

10%avg 44%

AVG

-34 pts vs avg

What This Means

Win rate tracks at 48% for yellow belt. 23 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

23 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
W	SUB 4-0	Kevin D Taylor III	1536-	Fabin Rosa BJJ HQ	Yellow/orange Teen · 130-144	JJWLFlorida XI NoGi	NoGi	Feb 28, 2026
W	SUB 0-0	Noe Acevedo	2850-	Genesis Academy St Cloud	Yellow/orange Teen · 130-144	JJWLFlorida XI NoGi	NoGi	Feb 28, 2026
L	SUB 0-11	Ryan Carvalho Santos	5420-	Jacare Brazilian Jiu Jitsu	Yellow/orange Teen · 130-144	JJWLFlorida XI NoGi	NoGi	Feb 28, 2026
W	PTS 6-0	Kevin D Taylor III	1536-	Fabin Rosa BJJ HQ	Yellow/orange Teen · 130-144	JJWLFlorida XI NoGi	NoGi	Feb 28, 2026
L	SUB 0-0	Noe Acevedo	2850-430	Genesis Academy St Cloud	Yellow Teen · 130-144	JJWLFlorida XI Gi	Gi	Feb 28, 2026
L	SUB 0-8	Gregor Almeida Rocha	3026-550	Gracie Barra Citrus Park - Tampa	Yellow Teen · 130-144	JJWLFlorida XI Gi	Gi	Feb 28, 2026
L	-	Liam Jamison Karas	3295-280	Tri State G13	Yellow Teen 3 · Medium Heavy	IBJJFMiami Winter Kids	Gi	Feb 7, 2026
W	-	Santiago Clark Alarcon	1567+360	Renato Tavares BJJ HQ	Yellow Teen 3 · Medium Heavy	IBJJFMiami Winter Kids	Gi	Feb 7, 2026
W	SUB	Jonathan Guerrero	1117+480	Freestyle Fighting Academy	- 14-15 · Intermediate · 2 - 5 Years · Heavyweight (136-145 Lbs.)	NEWBDCORAL SPRINGS NEW YEAR OPEN	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
W	SUB	Darien Oliva	1681+720	K2 Mixed Martial Arts	- 14-15 · Intermediate · 2 - 5 Years · Heavyweight (136-145 Lbs.)	NEWBDCORAL SPRINGS NEW YEAR OPEN	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026

From American Top Team Aventura NMB

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Scouting Report

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Data Sources

Matches23

Placements10

Tournaments10

Medals🥇 2🥈 1🥉 5

Sources

JJWLIBJJFNEWBD

First MatchMar 2025

Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Michael James Gilligbauer is a Yellow belt from American Top Team Aventura NMB in North Miami Beach, FL, competing across 7 tournaments since 2025. His 57% submission rate ranks 5 points above the 52% belt average, placing him in the top 29% of Yellow belts for finishing efficiency. With 2 gold medals, 1 silver, and 5 bronze across 15 total matches, Gilligbauer demonstrates consistent medal-round performance at a 2058 JITS rating (#1186 among Yellow belts, 71st percentile).

Gilligbauer secured 7 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including a 588-point upset victory over Sebastian Torres. His best result came at NEWBREED Coral Springs Fall Championship, where he earned 2 gold medals. However, his development velocity index sits at -10.9 pts/month (27th percentile DVI), indicating a decelerating momentum trend. He maintains balanced performance across formats—1040 rating in gi (8 matches) and 1045 in no-gi (9 matches)—while competing in IBJJF, JJWL, and NEWBREED events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Michael James Gilligbauer has a 11-12 competition record across 23 matches in 10 tournaments.

Michael James Gilligbauer is ranked #29574 overall and #2471 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Michael James Gilligbauer has earned 2 gold, 1 silver, 5 bronze medals across 10 tournaments.

Michael James Gilligbauer trains at American Top Team Aventura NMB and competes as a yellow belt.

Michael James Gilligbauer has a 60% submission rate and a 48% win rate across 23 matches.

Michael James Gilligbauer is ranked #2471 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Michael James Gilligbauer's current Jits rating is 1562. Use the Rating Simulator on Michael James Gilligbauer'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.