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TournamentADCC US Open - Nationals (Las Vegas, NV) - Aug 2026
[ grey / youth ]CA

Sasha Balaban

Jits
2,986Elite
~114 Jits to Prodigy
+2400Last event: Aug 9, 2025
#5,611
Overall
Top 6%
Percentile
#2,644
grey Belt
Record
7-464% Win Rate
7 Wins4 Losses
W
W
W
W
L
4-1 Last 5+4 Streak

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3 GoldDREAM-BJJ 2 · ADCC 1

Fighter Intelligence

9 Tournaments
Medals
6Medals
across 9 tournaments
Gold 4
Silver 2
Bronze 0
67% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 27%
What this means67% of tournament entries result in gold40 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
57%
Subs
Submission 4
Points 3
Other 0
Belt Avg 50%
+7 pts vs belt avg
What this means57% of wins by submission7 points above the belt average. Solid finishing ability with room to grow.

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Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 94% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +7.9%
7
Close Wins
4
Losses
Best win: Beat Logan Amaya (430 pts higher)
11 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST
2 Gi9 NoGi
Gi
1W-1L50%
NoGi
6W-3L67%
Sub Rate
Gi 0%NoGi 44%
17% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 14-1529,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
69%avg 50%
AVG
+19 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
57%avg 50%
AVG
+7 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
33%avg 27%
AVG
+7 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #2644 of 29,089 grey belts. 69% win rate across 13 matches.

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Fighter History

11 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB
2098+570
Siri Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 60kg
NoGiAug 9, 2025
WSUB
3416+1110
Zenith BJJ
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 60kg
NoGiAug 9, 2025
WSUB
1261+470
Art of Jiu Jitsu
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 60kg
NoGiAug 9, 2025
WSUB
1161+250
Mix It Up Academy / Zenith
-
13-14 · Intermediate · 60kg
NoGiAug 9, 2025
LSUB 0-0
1880-820
Renzo Gracie Los Angeles
Grey
Teen · 120-129
NoGiMay 25, 2025
WPTS 2-0
1010+500
Lansang / Elevation Jja
Grey
Teen · 120-129
NoGiMay 25, 2025
LPTS 2-11
2870-630
Lvl 5 Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Teen · 120-129
NoGiMay 25, 2025
LPTS 0-5
2920-240
Stoa Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Teen · 120-129
NoGiApr 12, 2025
WPTS 16-0
1431+1280
Alpine Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Teen · 120-129
NoGiApr 12, 2025
LPTS 0-2
1646-590
Cobrinha BJJ San Bernardino
Grey
Teen · 120-129
GiApr 12, 2025

From Cobrinha BJJ NoHo

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches11
Placements7
Tournaments9
Medals🥇 4🥈 2
Sources
ADCCJJWLDREAM-BJJ
First MatchApr 2025
Last MatchAug 2025

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

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About

Sasha Balaban is a Grey belt from Cobrinha BJJ NoHo in North Hollywood, CA, competing with a 69% win rate that significantly outpaces the 50% belt average. Across 4 tournaments, Balaban has earned 1 gold medal and 2 silver medals, with a 44% submission rate that sits just 1 point below the 45% belt average for their rank. His JITS Rating of 2601 places him at #2062 in belt rank and #3907 globally, positioning him in the 92nd percentile of all competitors.

Balaban's competitive profile shows 9 wins against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Logan Amaya (a -477 point gap). His Development Velocity Index registers at +477.3 pts/month, placing him in the 98th percentile for momentum among Grey belts. The no-gi format dominates his record with a 2130 rating across 10 matches, compared to 1205 in gi across 3 matches, while competing across ADCC and JJWL organizations since his debut in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sasha Balaban has a 9-4 competition record across 13 matches in 9 tournaments.
Sasha Balaban is ranked #5611 overall and #2644 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Sasha Balaban has earned 4 gold, 2 silver medals across 9 tournaments.
Sasha Balaban trains at Cobrinha BJJ NoHo and competes as a grey belt.
Sasha Balaban has a 57% submission rate and a 69% win rate across 13 matches.
Sasha Balaban is ranked #2644 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Sasha Balaban's current Jits rating is 2986. Use the Rating Simulator on Sasha Balaban'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.