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TournamentNAGA Long Island Grappling Championship - Mar 2026
[ White / youth ]NJ

Raul Mendez

Jits
1,334Prospect
~66 Jits to Advanced
-1010Last event: Feb 8, 2026
#41,487
Overall
Top 45%
Percentile
#17,527
White Belt
Record
24-2252% Win Rate
24 Wins22 Losses
W
L
L
W
L
2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

5 GoldGrappling Industries 3 · NAGA 1 · PBJJF 1

Fighter Intelligence

10 Tournaments
Medals
11Medals
across 10 tournaments
Gold 5
Silver 4
Bronze 2
45% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 42%
What this means45% of tournament entries result in gold3 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
71%
Subs
Submission 17
Points 5
Other 2
Belt Avg 54%
+17 pts vs belt avg
What this means71% of wins by submission17 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 New Foundation
Building a new foundation
Growing faster than 55% of peers

Win Quality

Growing
Clutch Score: -6.3%
24
Close Wins
32
Losses
Best win: Beat Sam Saldarelli (258 pts higher)
56 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
20 Gi26 NoGi
Gi
12W-8L60%
NoGi
12W-14L46%
Sub Rate
Gi 40%NoGi 35%
14% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

MaleWhite Belt41,721 Fighters
Comparing to 41,721 white belt fighters
Win Rate
43%avg 61%
AVG
-18 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
71%avg 54%
AVG
+17 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
36%avg 42%
AVG
-6 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 43% for white belt. 56 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

Next Tournaments

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Fighter History

46 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB
1592+240
Essential Jiu Jitsu
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs
NoGiFeb 8, 2026
LSUB
1465-300
Rolling Bear Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs
NoGiFeb 8, 2026
LDEC
1607-160
Renzo Gracie Uws
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs
NoGiFeb 8, 2026
WPTS
1026+110
Gtgym
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs
NoGiFeb 8, 2026
LPTS
1054-150
Dak Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
White
Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs
GiFeb 8, 2026
LPTS
1607-110
Renzo Gracie Uws
White
Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs
GiFeb 8, 2026
LSUB
1465-570
Rolling Bear Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
White
Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs
GiFeb 8, 2026
LPTS
2677-70
Revel Jiu Jitsu
White
Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs
GiFeb 8, 2026
LSUB
3115-290
Budokan Martial Arts
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs
NoGiNov 30, 2025
WSUB
1062+150
Columbia University Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club
White
No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs
NoGiNov 30, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches46
Placements11
Tournaments10
Medals🥇 5🥈 4🥉 2
Sources
GRAPNAGAPBJJFADCC
First MatchAug 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Raul Mendez is a White belt from Up Top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a 1780 JITS rating and 4 total medals across 5 tournaments. His 50% submission rate ranks 14 points above the 36% belt average, placing him in the top 21% of White belts for finishing ability. Mendez competes primarily in the gi format, where he maintains a 1400 rating across 4 matches compared to his 1055 no-gi rating.

All 6 of Mendez's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a 727-point upset victory over Jared Simons. His development velocity index sits at the 26th percentile with a holding_steady trend, indicating plateaued progress since his debut in 2025. He has competed in 15 total matches across ADCC and NAGA events, earning 1 gold medal at the NAGA North American Grappling Championship and 2 silver medals at NAGA Philadelphia II and Battle at the Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Raul Mendez has a 24-32 competition record across 56 matches in 11 tournaments.
Raul Mendez is ranked #41487 overall and #17527 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Raul Mendez has earned 5 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze medals across 11 tournaments.
Raul Mendez trains at Up Top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and competes as a White belt.
Raul Mendez has a 71% submission rate and a 43% win rate across 56 matches.
Raul Mendez is ranked #17527 among White belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Raul Mendez's current Jits rating is 1334. Use the Rating Simulator on Raul Mendez'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.