TournamentGrappling Industries BUFFALO - Nov 2025

[ white / adult ]

Tony Kessler

Jits

3,603Prodigy

~1,497 Jits to S-Tier

+1100Last event: Nov 1, 2025

#3,120

Overall

Top 3%

Percentile

#404

white Belt

Record

12-192% Win Rate

12 Wins1 Losses

5-0 Last 5+8 Streak

Trophy Case

5 GoldGrappling Industries 5

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES BUFFALO GINov 1, 2025

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES BUFFALO NO-GINov 1, 2025

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES BUFFALO NO-GIMay 31, 2025

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES PHILADELPHIA GIJan 12, 2025

GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES PHILADELPHIA NO-GIJan 12, 2025

Fighter Intelligence

3 Tournaments

Medals

6Medals

across 3 tournaments

Gold 5

Silver 1

Bronze 0

83% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 28%

What this means83% of tournament entries result in gold — 55 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.

Finishing Ability

77%

Subs

Submission 10

Points 2

Other 1

Belt Avg 39%

+38 pts vs belt avg

What this means77% of wins by submission — 38 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.

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Advanced Analytics

AI Calculated

Growth Trajectory

DVI

Dominant

Dominant — winning at an elite level

Growing faster than 91% of peers

Win Quality

Giant Killer

Clutch Score: +28.0%

Close Wins

Losses

14 matches analyzed

Format Split

NOGI SPECIALIST

7 Gi6 NoGi

6W-1L86%

NoGi

6W-0L100%

Sub Rate

Gi 57%NoGi 100%

14% win rate delta — NoGi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malewhite Belt40,727 Fighters

Comparing to 40,727 white belt fighters

Win Rate

93%avg 48%

AVG

+45 pts vs avg

Sub Rate

77%avg 39%

AVG

+37 pts vs avg

Gold Rate

100%avg 28%

AVG

+72 pts vs avg

What This Means

Ranked #404 of 40,727 white belts. 93% win rate, 77% submission rate across 14 matches.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

13 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
W	SUB	Kyle Yelich	1013+270	Elevation/rust Belt Jiu-jitsu	White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Senior (40+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	NoGi	Nov 1, 2025
W	SUB	Kyle Yelich	1013+290	Elevation/rust Belt Jiu-jitsu	White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Senior (40+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	NoGi	Nov 1, 2025
W	SUB	Kyle Yelich	1013+240	Elevation/rust Belt Jiu-jitsu	White Gi Adult · White · Senior (40+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	Gi	Nov 1, 2025
W	SUB	Kyle Yelich	1013+300	Elevation/rust Belt Jiu-jitsu	White Gi Adult · White · Senior (40+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	Gi	Nov 1, 2025
W	SUB	David Hufnagel	1197+300	Lumber City Combat Sports	White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Master (30+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	NoGi	May 31, 2025
W	SUB	Westley Vanbuskirk	1803+350	Tried and True Jiu Jitsu	White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Master (30+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	NoGi	May 31, 2025
W	SUB	David Hufnagel	1197+250	Lumber City Combat Sports	White Gi Adult · White · Master (30+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	Gi	May 31, 2025
W	SUB	Westley Vanbuskirk	1803+390	Tried and True Jiu Jitsu	White Gi Adult · White · Master (30+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	Gi	May 31, 2025
L	PTS	Scott Johnston	2904-970	Spar Self-defense	White Gi Adult · White · Master (30+) · -200 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries BUFFALO	Gi	May 31, 2025
W	SUB	Alex Muller	1014+520	Onyx Combat Sports	White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Senior (40+) · -215 Lbs	GRAPGrappling Industries PHILADELPHIA	NoGi	Jan 12, 2025

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ONYX Combat Sports

H2H3-0

Scouting Report

Tried and True Jiu Jitsu →

Data Sources

Matches13

Placements6

Tournaments3

Medals🥇 5🥈 1

Sources

GRAP

First MatchJan 2025

Last MatchNov 2025

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

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About

Tony Kessler is a white belt competitor from Tried and True Jiu Jitsu with a 13-1 competition record and 5 gold, 1 silver medals. Known for an impressive 77% submission rate across 14 matches. Competing since 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Kessler has a 13-1 competition record across 14 matches in 3 tournaments.

Tony Kessler is ranked #3120 overall and #404 among white belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Tony Kessler has earned 5 gold, 1 silver medals across 3 tournaments.

Tony Kessler trains at Tried and True Jiu Jitsu and competes as a white belt.

Tony Kessler has a 77% submission rate and a 93% win rate across 14 matches.

Tony Kessler is ranked #404 among white belt competitors on Jits.gg.

Tony Kessler's current Jits rating is 3603. Use the Rating Simulator on Tony Kessler'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.