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Tournament2026 Nationals Jiu Jitsu Open - Mar 2026
[ grey / youth ]CA

Penelope Cortez

Jits
1,476Advanced
~424 Jits to Elite
-880Last event: Feb 22, 2026
#34,028
Overall
Top 38%
Percentile
#11,313
grey Belt
Record
7-847% Win Rate
7 Wins8 Losses
L
W
L
L
W
2-3 Last 5

Fighter Intelligence

6 Tournaments
Medals
2Medals
across 6 tournaments
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
0% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 30%
Finishing Ability
29%
Subs
Submission 2
Points 5
Other 0
Belt Avg 54%
-25 pts vs belt avg
What this means29% of wins by submission25 points below the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 30% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: -0.5%
7
Close Wins
8
Losses
Best win: Beat Safira Bata (422 pts higher)
15 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
15 Gi0 NoGi
Gi
7W-8L47%
NoGi
0W-0L%
Sub Rate
Gi 13%NoGi 0%
47% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Femalegrey BeltAges 10-1129,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
50%avg 60%
AVG
-10 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
29%avg 54%
AVG
-25 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
0%avg 30%
AVG
-30 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 50% for grey belt. 16 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

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Fighter History

15 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB 0-2
1954-560
Lansang BJJ
Grey
JR Teen · 70-79
GiFeb 22, 2026
WPTS 15-0
1008+310
Alliance San Fernando Valley
Grey
JR Teen · 70-79
GiFeb 22, 2026
LSUB 0-0
1954-630
Lansang BJJ
Grey
JR Teen · 70-79
GiFeb 22, 2026
LSUB 0-0
2662-690
Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiNov 2, 2025
WPTS 2-0
1137+420
Sanders BJJ
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiNov 2, 2025
WPTS 3-0
1898+520
Gracie Barra Northridge
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiNov 2, 2025
WPTS 6-0
1126+1000
Legacy BJJ Glendale
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiOct 4, 2025
WSUB 7-0
1007+670
Lokahi Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiOct 4, 2025
LSUB 0-0
6789-230
Art of Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiOct 4, 2025
WPTS 17-0
1016+560
Alliance San Diego
Grey
Pre Teen · 70-79
GiOct 4, 2025

From Checkmat Corona

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches15
Placements5
Tournaments6
Medals🥈 1🥉 1
Sources
JJWL
First MatchApr 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Penelope Cortez is a Grey belt from Checkmat Corona in Corona, CA competing with a 54% win rate across 13 matches. Her 29% submission rate ranks in the top 17% of Grey belts—16 points below the 45% belt average, indicating a preference for positional control over finish-heavy grappling. With 0 gold medals, 1 silver, and 1 bronze from 4 tournaments, Cortez has accumulated 2 total medals since her debut in 2025.

Cortez secured 7 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, with her best victory coming against Xandy Blair Fabian in a closely matched contest. Her rating trajectory shows building_momentum at the 63rd percentile DVI, suggesting steady competitive progression. All 13 of her matches have occurred in the Gi format through JJWL events, where she maintains a 1065 rating and continues to develop her technical foundation at the Beginner tier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Penelope Cortez has a 8-8 competition record across 16 matches in 6 tournaments.
Penelope Cortez is ranked #34028 overall and #11313 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Penelope Cortez has earned 1 silver, 1 bronze medals across 6 tournaments.
Penelope Cortez trains at Checkmat Corona and competes as a grey belt.
Penelope Cortez has a 29% submission rate and a 50% win rate across 16 matches.
Penelope Cortez is ranked #11313 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Penelope Cortez's current Jits rating is 1476. Use the Rating Simulator on Penelope Cortez'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.