TournamentADCC US Open - Nationals (Las Vegas, NV) - Aug 2026

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Roman E Velarde

Jits

3,182Prodigy

~1,918 Jits to S-Tier

+2160Last event: Jan 24, 2026

#4,617

Overall

Top 5%

Percentile

#448

blue Belt

Record

7-1041% Win Rate

7 Wins10 Losses

2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

1 GoldJJWL 1

JJWL PANS GIAug 3, 2025

Fighter Intelligence

11 Tournaments

Medals

7Medals

across 11 tournaments

Gold 1

Silver 1

Bronze 5

14% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 30%

What this means14% of tournament entries result in gold — 16 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.

Finishing Ability

71%

Subs

Submission 5

Points 2

Other 0

Belt Avg 55%

+16 pts vs belt avg

What this means71% of wins by submission — 16 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 95% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent

Clutch Score: +3.2%

Close Wins

Losses

Best win: Beat Nakoa Navarro (599 pts higher)

13 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST

2 Gi11 NoGi

2W-0L100%

NoGi

5W-6L45%

Sub Rate

Gi 50%NoGi 36%

55% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Maleblue BeltAges 16-187,098 Fighters

Comparing to 7,098 blue belt fighters

Win Rate

54%avg 57%

AVG

-3 pts vs avg

Sub Rate

71%avg 55%

AVG

+16 pts vs avg

Gold Rate

9%avg 30%

AVG

-21 pts vs avg

What This Means

Ranked #448 of 7,098 blue belts. 54% win rate across 13 matches.

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ADCC Us Open - Nationals (las Vegas, Nv)Aug 8, 2026

Malenogi · Advanced · -60,0 kg·-60,0 kg

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Matthew Velez	6,374	Prodigy Jiu-jitsu	23-1
2	Randell Valeros	4,202	Mushin BJJ Academy	53-18
3	Roman Velarde	3,182	Joe Stevensons Cobra Kai	7-10
4	Jackson Busier	2,250	Alpha Miami Grappling	23-32
5	Malik Cano	2,176	Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu	19-6
6	Diego Maldonado	1,814	Hybrid Jiu Jitsu	6-5
7	Gabriel Willis	1,509	Hoover Combat Athletics	6-11
8	Chase Johnson	1,399	Queen City Grappling Club	7-15
9	Kaedin Peredo	1,369	B Team Jiujitsu	5-6
10	Dallas Henderson	1,177	Prodigy Jiu-jitsu	10-17
11	Elijah Castro	1,015	Zenith Jiu Jitsu	0-3
12	Arsen Papazyan	1,010	Kd MMA	0-2

12 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 38%

Fighter History

13 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
W	SUB	Nakoa Navarro	3781+1100	10th Planet Las Vegas	- 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
W	SUB	Narek Musakhanyan	3175+560	Kdmma	- 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
L	PTS	James Comerford	5773-100	Ascension Athletics	- 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
W	SUB	Diego Luis Maldonado	1814+630	Checkmat	- 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
W	DEC	Chase Johnson	1399+490	Queen City Grappling Club	- 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
L	-	Mykoda Phoenix Hummel	6227-150	Atos HQ	- 15-17 · Advanced · 65kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
L	-	Dorian Cooper	3253-370	Paragon BJJ Santa Barbara	- 15-17 · Advanced · 65kg	ADCCUS Open - San Diego	NoGi	Jan 24, 2026
L	PTS	Diego Luis Maldonado	1814-800	Checkmat	- 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg	ADCCUS Open - Nationals	NoGi	Aug 9, 2025
L	SUB	Dallas Henderson	1177-1610	Prodigy Jiu Jitsu	- 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg	ADCCUS Open - Nationals	NoGi	Aug 9, 2025
W	DEC 0-0	Jacobe Bolanos	1240+1120	Gracie Barra Huntington Beach	Blue Juvenile · 120-134	JJWLPan Americans II Gi Youth	Gi	Aug 3, 2025

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Scouting Report

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Data Sources

Matches13

Placements7

Tournaments11

Medals🥇 1🥈 1🥉 5

Sources

ADCCJJWLIBJJF

First MatchJan 2025

Last MatchJan 2026

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

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About

Roman E Velarde is a Blue belt from Cobra Kai Martial Arts in Victorville, CA competing with an across 13 total matches. His 75% submission rate ranks in the top 22% of Blue belts—21 points above the 54% belt average. With 1 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals from 8 tournaments, Velarde demonstrates consistent podium performance at a 62% win rate. Velarde secures 7 of his wins against higher-rated opponents, including a notable upset over Mathew Hendren (4,233-point rating gap).

His rating trend shows holding_steady momentum at +202.0 pts/month, placing him in the 85th percentile for Development Velocity Index. Currently ranked #8555 globally and #361 among Blue belts, Velarde competes across ADCC and JJWL organizations with stronger no-Gi metrics (1530 rating, 12 matches) than Gi (1025 rating, 5 matches).

Frequently Asked Questions

Roman E Velarde has a 7-6 competition record across 13 matches in 11 tournaments.

Roman E Velarde is ranked #4617 overall and #448 among blue belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Roman E Velarde has earned 1 gold, 1 silver, 5 bronze medals across 11 tournaments.

Roman E Velarde trains at Cobra Kai Martial Arts and competes as a blue belt.

Roman E Velarde has a 71% submission rate and a 54% win rate across 13 matches.

Roman E Velarde is ranked #448 among blue belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Roman E Velarde's current Jits rating is 3182. Use the Rating Simulator on Roman E Velarde'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.