TeamYamasaki academy
TournamentGrappling Industries DMV - Sep 2025
[ yellow / youth ]NJ
Sam Neilson
Jits
1,694Advanced
~206 Jits to Elite
-940Last event: Sep 20, 2025
#24,598
Overall
Top 27%
Percentile
#2,177
yellow Belt
Record
5-183% Win Rate
5 Wins1 Losses
L
W
W
W
W
4-1 Last 5
Trophy Case
2 GoldGrappling Industries 2Fighter Intelligence
2 TournamentsMedals
3Medals
across 2 tournaments
Gold 2
Silver 1
Bronze 0
67% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 17%
What this means67% of tournament entries result in gold — 50 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
60%
Subs
Submission 3
Points 2
Other 0
Belt Avg 47%
+13 pts vs belt avg
What this means60% of wins by submission — 13 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIStrong Growth
Winning consistently — strong recent form
Growing faster than 10% of peers
Win Quality
Overachiever
Clutch Score: +14.7%
5
Close Wins
2
Losses
7 matches analyzed
Format Split
NOGI SPECIALIST4 Gi2 NoGi
Gi
3W-1L75%
NoGi
2W-0L100%
Sub Rate
Gi 75%NoGi 0%
25% win rate delta — NoGi stronger
Segment Analysis
Maleyellow BeltAges 12-135,468 FightersComparing to 5,468 yellow belt fighters
Win Rate
71%avg 42%
AVG
+29 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
60%avg 47%
AVG
+13 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
50%avg 17%
AVG
+33 pts vs avg
What This Means
Win rate tracks at 71% for yellow belt. 7 matches and counting.
Tale of the Tape
Fighter History
6 matches
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | SUB | 8855-720 | Apex Sterling | Yellow Gi Kids · Yellow · Orange · 12 - 13 Years (male) · -85 Lbs | Gi | Sep 20, 2025 | |||
| W | PTS | 1308+820 | Valhalla Academy of Martial Arts | Orange No Gi Kids · Advanced · Orange) · 10 - 11 Years · -75 Lbs | NoGi | Mar 8, 2025 | |||
| W | PTS | 1308+630 | Valhalla Academy of Martial Arts | Orange No Gi Kids · Advanced · Orange) · 10 - 11 Years · -75 Lbs | NoGi | Mar 8, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1326+450 | Pollaro's Martial Arts -nick Pollaro | Yellow Gi Kids · Yellow · Orange · 10 - 11 Years · -75 Lbs | Gi | Mar 8, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1011+410 | Yamasaki Academy | Yellow Gi Kids · Yellow · Orange · 10 - 11 Years · -75 Lbs | Gi | Mar 8, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1308+630 | Valhalla Academy of Martial Arts | Yellow Gi Kids · Yellow · Orange · 10 - 11 Years · -75 Lbs | Gi | Mar 8, 2025 |
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Data Sources
Matches6
Placements3
Tournaments2
Medals🥇 2🥈 1
Sources
GRAP
First MatchMar 2025
Last MatchSep 2025
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
Sam Neilson is a yellow belt competitor from Yamasaki academy in NJ with an impressive 60% submission rate across 7 matches. With a 5-2 record and 2 gold, 1 silver medals, Sam Neilson has competed in 2 tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sam Neilson has a 5-2 competition record across 7 matches in 2 tournaments.
Sam Neilson is ranked #24598 overall and #2177 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Sam Neilson has earned 2 gold, 1 silver medals across 2 tournaments.
Sam Neilson trains at Yamasaki academy and competes as a yellow belt.
Sam Neilson has a 60% submission rate and a 71% win rate across 7 matches.
Sam Neilson is ranked #2177 among yellow belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Sam Neilson's current Jits rating is 1694. Use the Rating Simulator on Sam Neilson'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.