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TeamA-Side Jiu-Jitsu
TournamentCalifornia XI Gi Youth - Feb 2026
[ grey / youth ]CA

Wesley James

Jits
1,549Advanced
~351 Jits to Elite
+140Last event: Feb 22, 2026
#30,165
Overall
Top 34%
Percentile
#10,297
grey Belt
Record
16-1748% Win Rate
16 Wins17 Losses
L
W
W
L
L
2-3 Last 5

Trophy Case

3 GoldJJWL 1 · NAGA 1 · DREAM-BJJ 1

The Roll Up

Upset ArtistApr 12, 2025

Beat Mason Dyer by Submission

San Diego XVI NoGi YouthThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

19 Tournaments
Medals
14Medals
across 19 tournaments
Gold 3
Silver 8
Bronze 3
21% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 41%
What this means21% of tournament entries result in gold — 20 points below the belt average. Still building a medal collection at this level.
Finishing Ability
73%
Subs
Submission 11
Points 4
Other 0
Belt Avg 58%
+15 pts vs belt avg
What this means73% of wins by submission — 15 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
Holding Steady
Competitive — holding steady
Growing faster than 36% of peers

Win Quality

Consistent
Clutch Score: -1.2%
15
Close Wins
17
Losses
Best win: Beat Richard Koshkalda (1293 pts higher)
32 matches analyzed

Format Split

GI SPECIALIST
22 Gi10 NoGi
Gi
13W-9L59%
NoGi
2W-8L20%
Sub Rate
Gi 45%NoGi 10%
39% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 6-729,089 Fighters
Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
46%avg 64%
AVG
-19 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
73%avg 58%
AVG
+15 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
16%avg 41%
AVG
-25 pts vs avg
What This Means

Win rate tracks at 46% for grey belt. 35 matches and counting.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter History

32 matches
ResultMethodFighterJITSAcademyBracketVideoTournamentFormatDate
LSUB 0-0
Nathaniel Ian Haywood
3163-340
Gracie Barra Upland
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
JJWLCalifornia XI Gi Youth
GiFeb 22, 2026
WSUB 0-0
Jacob Velazquez
1017+260
Gracie Barra Oxnard
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
JJWLCalifornia XI Gi Youth
GiFeb 22, 2026
WSUB 0-0
Rylan McCray
1055+220
Legion American Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
JJWLCalifornia XI Gi Youth
GiFeb 22, 2026
LPTS
Mateo Williams
1009-
Ultra Jiu Jitsu Academy
Grey
10:20am · Grey · Up To 44.9lbs · Age 6
DREAM-BJJDream BJJ Kids Gi: January
GiJan 31, 2026
LSUB
Roman Leon Polanco
3039-
Art of Jiu Jitsu
Grey
10:20am · Grey · Up To 44.9lbs · Age 6
DREAM-BJJDream BJJ Kids Gi: January
GiJan 31, 2026
WSUB
Mateo Williams
1009-
Ultra Jiu Jitsu Academy
Grey
10:20am · Grey · Up To 44.9lbs · Age 6
DREAM-BJJDream BJJ Kids Gi: January
GiJan 31, 2026
LSUB 0-6
Easton Ballard
5884-50
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
JJWLFinals 2025 Socal Gi Youth
GiDec 6, 2025
WSUB 9-0
Rylan McCray
1055+300
Legion American Jiu Jitsu
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
JJWLFinals 2025 Socal Gi Youth
GiDec 6, 2025
LSUB 0-0
Ethan Kremp
2791-180
Atos HQ
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
JJWLCA Champ Gi Youth
GiNov 2, 2025
WSUB 9-0
Luca Gadd
1012+240
Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu
Grey
Kindergarten · 40-49
JJWLCA Champ Gi Youth
GiNov 2, 2025

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Scouting Report
Data Sources
Matches32
Placements18
Tournaments19
Medals🥇 3🥈 8🥉 3
Sources
JJWLDREAM-BJJNAGA
First MatchMar 2025
Last MatchFeb 2026

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

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About

Wesley James is a Grey belt from A-Side Jiu-Jitsu in Chico, CA competing across 11 tournaments with 3 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals. His 62% submission rate ranks 17 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top 68th percentile among Grey belts. With a JITS rating of 1144 and global rank of #33320, Wesley operates in the Beginner tier at the 34th percentile globally. Wesley has secured 13 competitive wins against opponents at or above his rating level, including an upset victory over Mason Dyer (1886-point rating gap).

His development velocity sits at the 33rd percentile DVI with a holding_steady trend, indicating stable performance without recent momentum shifts. Competing across JJWL and NAGA organizations, Wesley has posted standout results at San Diego XVI NoGi Youth (2 golds) and NAGA Los Angeles Kids Championship (1 gold), though his 46% win rate trails the 50% belt average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wesley James has a 16-19 competition record across 35 matches in 19 tournaments.
Wesley James is ranked #30165 overall and #10297 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Wesley James has earned 3 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze medals across 19 tournaments.
Wesley James trains at A-Side Jiu-Jitsu and competes as a grey belt.
Wesley James has a 73% submission rate and a 46% win rate across 35 matches.
Wesley James is ranked #10297 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Wesley James's current Jits rating is 1549. Use the Rating Simulator on Wesley James'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.