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TournamentGS XIII NoGi Youth - May 2025
[ grey / Youth ]CA

Michael Saldivar

Jits
1,967Elite
~1,133 Jits to Prodigy
+460Last event: May 17, 2025
#17,279
Overall
Top 19%
Percentile
#6,572
grey Belt
Record
4-544% Win Rate
4 Wins5 Losses
W
L
W
L
W
3-2 Last 5

Trophy Case

1 GoldJJWL 1

Fighter Intelligence

6 Tournaments
Medals
3Medals
across 6 tournaments
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 1
33% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 17%
What this means33% of tournament entries result in gold16 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
75%
Subs
Submission 3
Points 1
Other 0
Belt Avg 40%
+35 pts vs belt avg
What this means75% of wins by submission35 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
Holding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 78% of peers

Win Quality

Growing
Clutch Score: -8.1%
4
Close Wins
7
Losses
Best win: Beat Drew Romena (1180 pts higher)
11 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
7 Gi2 NoGi
Gi
3W-4L43%
NoGi
1W-1L50%
Sub Rate
Gi 29%NoGi 50%
7% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
46%avg 46%
AVG
Sub Rate
75%avg 40%
AVG
+35 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
17%avg 17%
AVG
What This Means

Ranked #6572 of 29,089 grey belts. 46% win rate across 13 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

9 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB 5-2
3147+630
Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
NoGiMay 17, 2025
LSUB 0-0
6574-120
Grappling Arts of Stockton
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
NoGiMay 17, 2025
WSUB 6-0
1147+530
Ta Danado Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
GiMay 17, 2025
LPTS 0-4
3349-580
Marco Nascimento BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
GiMay 17, 2025
WPTS 10-0
1243+820
Mineiro Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
GiMar 22, 2025
WSUB 0-0
1227+1120
Mat Marauders
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
GiMar 22, 2025
LPTS 0-4
1773-600
Team Maxwell
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
GiMar 22, 2025
LPTS 0-4
1225-140
Mat Marauders
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
GiJan 25, 2025
LPTS 0-4
3147-550
Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy
Grey
Pre Teen · 50-59
GiJan 25, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches9
Placements6
Tournaments6
Medals🥇 1🥈 1🥉 1
Sources
JJWL
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchMay 2025

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

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About

Michael Saldivar is a Grey belt from Salinas Jiu Jitsu in Street Salinas, CA competing with a 46% win rate across 13 matches in 6 tournaments. His 50% submission rate ranks in the top 26% of Grey belts—5 points above the 45% belt average—making him a finishing threat above his peer group. Saldivar holds 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal, though his 17% gold rate trails the 30% belt average.

Saldivar's 6 competitive wins came exclusively against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Drew Romena (632-point rating gap). His development velocity sits at the 38th percentile, indicating a holding_steady trajectory rather than sharp improvement. All 13 of his matches occurred in JJWL events, with a 1045 Gi rating and 1020 No-Gi rating across 9 and 4 matches respectively, placing him at the 77th global percentile and 74th percentile among Grey belts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Saldivar has a 6-7 competition record across 13 matches in 6 tournaments.
Michael Saldivar is ranked #17279 overall and #6572 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Michael Saldivar has earned 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze medals across 6 tournaments.
Michael Saldivar trains at Salinas Jiu Jitsu and competes as a grey belt.
Michael Saldivar has a 75% submission rate and a 46% win rate across 13 matches.
Michael Saldivar is ranked #6572 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
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