TournamentNAGA Myrtle Beach Grappling Championship - Aug 2025
[ grey / youth ]GA

Rhys Rotella

Jits
1,443Advanced
~457 Jits to Elite
+200Last event: Aug 16, 2025
#35,609
Overall
Top 40%
Percentile
#11,730
grey Belt
Record
6-940% Win Rate
6 Wins9 Losses
L
W
L
W
L
2-3 Last 5

Fighter Intelligence

3 Tournaments
Medals
2Medals
across 3 tournaments
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
0% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 31%
Finishing Ability
33%
Subs
Submission 2
Points 4
Other 0
Belt Avg 29%
+4 pts vs belt avg
What this means33% of wins by submission4 points above the belt average. This fighter wins primarily through points and decisions.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Rebuilding Phase
Working through a challenging stretch
Growing faster than 29% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: -4.6%
6
Close Wins
9
Losses
Best win: Beat Evan McFarlane (1226 pts higher)
15 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST
6 Gi9 NoGi
Gi
1W-5L17%
NoGi
5W-4L56%
Sub Rate
Gi 0%NoGi 22%
39% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 8-929,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
40%avg 48%
AVG
-8 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
33%avg 29%
AVG
+5 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
0%avg 31%
AVG
-31 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 40% for grey belt. 15 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

15 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB
1815-370
Checkmat Millennia MMA
Grey
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiAug 16, 2025
WPTS
1886+410
The Next Element Academy
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiAug 16, 2025
LSUB
6903-140
Tidewater Jiu-jitsu
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiAug 16, 2025
WSUB
1012+310
Cornerstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fayetteville
Grey
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiAug 16, 2025
LPTS
2019-340
Park West BJJ
Grey
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
GiAug 16, 2025
WPTS
1886+500
The Next Element Academy
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
GiAug 16, 2025
LPTS
2572-170
Cornerstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fayetteville
Grey
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
GiAug 16, 2025
LSUB
5081-170
Dosher Fitness
-
6-7 · Beginner · Featherweight (46-55lbs.)
NoGiJul 20, 2025
WPTS
2669+450
Brunson's MMA & Fitness
-
6-7 · Beginner · Featherweight (46-55lbs.)
NoGiJul 20, 2025
LPTS
2669-590
Brunson's MMA & Fitness
White
6-7 · Beginner · Featherweight (46-55 Lbs. )
GiJul 20, 2025

From The Next Element Academy

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Data Sources
Matches15
Placements2
Tournaments3
Medals🥈 1🥉 1
Sources
NAGANEWBD
First MatchMay 2025
Last MatchAug 2025

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

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About

Rhys Rotella is a Grey belt from The Next Element Academy competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu across 15 matches. His 33% submission rate ranks in the top 63% of Grey belts, sitting 12 points above the belt average of 45%. Across 3 tournaments, Rotella has earned 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal with 0 gold finishes. Rotella's 6 competitive wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable victory over Evan McFarlane (962-point rating gap).

His development velocity index places him in the 67th percentile, indicating a holding_steady trajectory at a 1200 JITS rating and #31090 global rank. He competes across NAGA and NEWBREED organizations, with a balanced format split of 1030 rating in gi (6 matches) and 1045 rating in no-gi (9 matches).

Frequently Asked Questions

Rhys Rotella has a 6-9 competition record across 15 matches in 3 tournaments.
Rhys Rotella is ranked #35609 overall and #11730 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Rhys Rotella has earned 1 silver, 1 bronze medals across 3 tournaments.
Rhys Rotella trains at The Next Element Academy and competes as a grey belt.
Rhys Rotella has a 33% submission rate and a 40% win rate across 15 matches.
Rhys Rotella is ranked #11730 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Rhys Rotella's current Jits rating is 1443. Use the Rating Simulator on Rhys Rotella'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.