TournamentGrappling Industries NEW MEXICO - Feb 2026
[ grey / youth ]NM

Thomas Mendez Iii

Jits
2,622Elite
~478 Jits to Prodigy
+130Last event: Feb 7, 2026
#8,120
Overall
Top 9%
Percentile
#3,585
grey Belt
Record
16-1257% Win Rate
16 Wins12 Losses
W
L
W
W
W
4-1 Last 5

Trophy Case

2 GoldAGF 1 · Grappling Industries 1

Fighter Intelligence

6 Tournaments
Medals
9Medals
across 6 tournaments
Gold 3
Silver 5
Bronze 1
33% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 29%
What this means33% of tournament entries result in gold4 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.
Finishing Ability
82%
Subs
Submission 14
Points 1
Other 2
Belt Avg 50%
+32 pts vs belt avg
What this means82% of wins by submission32 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI
Building Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 72% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever
Clutch Score: +5.2%
17
Close Wins
12
Losses
29 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED
15 Gi13 NoGi
Gi
9W-6L60%
NoGi
7W-6L54%
Sub Rate
Gi 53%NoGi 46%
6% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 8-929,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
59%avg 53%
AVG
+5 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
82%avg 50%
AVG
+32 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
33%avg 29%
AVG
+5 pts vs avg
What This Means

Ranked #3585 of 29,089 grey belts. 59% win rate across 29 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

28 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
WSUB
1442+210
Gracie Barra
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -55 Lbs
NoGiFeb 7, 2026
LPTS
2516-340
Next Move Jiu Jitsu
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -55 Lbs
NoGiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB
1024+170
Next Move Jiu Jitsu
Grey
No Gi Kids · Intermediate · 8 - 9 Years · -55 Lbs
NoGiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB
1024+160
Next Move Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -55 Lbs
GiFeb 7, 2026
WSUB
2516+270
Next Move Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -55 Lbs
GiFeb 7, 2026
LDEC
1442-340
Gracie Barra
Grey
Gi Kids · Grey · 8 - 9 Years · -55 Lbs
GiFeb 7, 2026
WPTS
1048+160
City Wolves
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiDec 13, 2025
WSUB
1007+160
Gracie Barra Los Alamos
White
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiDec 13, 2025
LPTS
1975-540
Carlson Gracie Team
Grey
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
NoGiDec 13, 2025
LPTS
1822-640
Next Move Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Beginner · 6-7 · 50-60
GiDec 13, 2025

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Data Sources
Matches28
Placements9
Tournaments6
Medals🥇 3🥈 5🥉 1
Sources
GRAPNAGAAGF
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Thomas Mendez Iii is a Grey belt from Next Move Jiu Jitsu competing with an across 3 tournaments. His 75% submission rate ranks 30 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top 8% of Grey belts. Mendez has earned 1 gold medal, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal, with a 33% gold rate that exceeds the 30% belt average. All 8 of Mendez's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including an upset victory over Brandon Ceniceros (-41 point gap).

His rating climbs at +208.6 points per month, placing him in the 91st percentile for development velocity across all belts. Mendez competes in AGF and NAGA events, with his strongest results at the 2025 AGF Albuquerque Open (1 gold, 1 silver), though his gi rating of 1950 significantly outpaces his no-gi rating of 1035 across 8 and 7 matches respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Mendez Iii has a 17-12 competition record across 29 matches in 6 tournaments.
Thomas Mendez Iii is ranked #8120 overall and #3585 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Thomas Mendez Iii has earned 3 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze medals across 6 tournaments.
Thomas Mendez Iii trains at Next Move Jiu Jitsu and competes as a grey belt.
Thomas Mendez Iii has a 82% submission rate and a 59% win rate across 29 matches.
Thomas Mendez Iii is ranked #3585 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Thomas Mendez Iii's current Jits rating is 2622. Use the Rating Simulator on Thomas Mendez Iii'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.