TournamentPhoenix XI Gi - Mar 2026

[ grey / junior-1 ]

William Dowell Ward

Jits

5,760S-Tier

Top 0.1% of all rated fighters

+420Last event: Mar 1, 2026

#533

Overall

Top 1%

Percentile

#299

grey Belt

Record

115-5568% Win Rate

115 Wins55 Losses

5-0 Last 5+7 Streak

Trophy Case

25 GoldGRAPPLING-X 17 · AZBJJL 3 · United 2 · JJWL 2 · NAGA 1

GRAPPLING-X 3/1/ CALIFORNIA GIMar 1, 2026

GRAPPLING-X 3/1/ CALIFORNIA NO-GIMar 1, 2026

UNITED GRAPPLING IN GIJan 10, 2026

UNITED GRAPPLING IN NO-GIJan 10, 2026

GRAPPLING-X 12/21/ WINTER GIDec 21, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 10/26/ NATIONAL GIOct 26, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 10/26/ NATIONAL NO-GIOct 26, 2025

AZBJJL SOUTHWEST GIOct 11, 2025

JJWL PHOENIX X NO-GISep 27, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 8/16/ SAN GIAug 16, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 8/16/ SAN NO-GIAug 16, 2025

AZBJJL AZ STATE GIJun 21, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 6/14/ OC GIJun 14, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 6/14/ OC NO-GIJun 14, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 5/24/ SAN GIMay 24, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 5/24/ SAN NO-GIMay 24, 2025

GRAPPLING-X WORLDS NO-GIMay 10, 2025

GRAPPLING-X WORLDS GIMay 10, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 5/4/ ARIZONA NO-GIMay 4, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 4/13/ SPRING GIApr 13, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 4/13/ SPRING NO-GIApr 13, 2025

AZBJJL GRAND CANYON GIApr 12, 2025

GRAPPLING-X 3/9/ LAS GIMar 9, 2025

JJWL PHOENIX IX NO-GIMar 2, 2025

NAGA PHOENIX GRAPPLING NO-GIJan 26, 2025

The Roll Up

Best WinDec 6, 2025

Biggest win over Thomas Stapleton by Submission

NAGA World Jiu-Jitsu ChampionshipThe Roll Up →

Fighter Intelligence

50 Tournaments

Medals

61Medals

across 50 tournaments

Gold 25

Silver 17

Bronze 19

41% Gold Rate

Belt Avg 34%

What this means41% of tournament entries result in gold — 7 points above the belt average. Strong medal conversion with room to grow.

Finishing Ability

74%

Subs

Submission 84

Points 28

Other 2

Belt Avg 68%

+6 pts vs belt avg

What this means74% of wins by submission — 6 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

Building Momentum

Winning more than losing — building momentum

Growing faster than 78% of peers

Win Quality

Overachiever

Clutch Score: +9.7%

Close Wins

Exp. Wins

Losses

Upset Losses

Best win: Beat Kyngston Jacob Goings (1354 pts higher)

167 matches analyzed

Format Split

BALANCED

85 Gi78 NoGi

63W-22L74%

NoGi

51W-27L65%

Sub Rate

Gi 48%NoGi 55%

9% win rate delta — Gi stronger

Segment Analysis

Malegrey BeltAges 8-929,089 Fighters

Comparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters

Win Rate

68%avg 64%

AVG

+4 pts vs avg

Sub Rate

74%avg 68%

AVG

+6 pts vs avg

Gold Rate

34%avg 34%

AVG

What This Means

Ranked #299 of 29,089 grey belts. 68% win rate, 74% submission rate across 168 matches. 3-tournament podium streak.

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JJWL

Phoenix Xi NogiMar 21, 2026

MaleNoGi · Pre Teen 2015-2016 · grey·60-69

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Teo McArdle	7,643	Porrada Training Center	72-13
2	Chase Cagnola	6,644	Refuge BJJ	62-16
3	Joaquin Guzman	6,642	Gracie Barra Maricopa	61-21
4	William Ward	5,760	Carlson Gracie Gilbert	115-55
5	Dominic Hernandez	5,723	Sektor Jiu Jitsu	51-12
6	Raiden Ogo	2,564	Porrada Training Center	8-10
7	Joe Flin	2,312	M1 Combat Academy	9-5
8	Jameson Fullmer	1,778	Marcio Andre BJJ	5-7
9	Jaxon Lindahn	1,410	Chute Boxe Academy	22-26
10	Damian Hall	1,248	Carlson Gracie Gilbert	14-17
11	Elijah Odom	1,103	Refuge BJJ	8-11
12	Logan Russell	1,093	Gracie Barra Ahwatukee	8-9

12 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 78%

JJWL

Phoenix Xi GiMar 21, 2026

MaleGi · Pre Teen 2015-2016 · grey·60-69

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	Teo McArdle	7,643	Porrada Training Center	72-13
2	Chase Cagnola	6,644	Refuge BJJ	62-16
3	Joaquin Guzman	6,642	Gracie Barra Maricopa	61-21
4	William Ward	5,760	Carlson Gracie Gilbert	115-55
5	Dominic Hernandez	5,723	Sektor Jiu Jitsu	51-12
6	Owen Davis	3,421	Carlson Gracie Tucson	13-1
7	Maximo Cuestas	2,785	The Eyrie BJJ	12-2
8	Raiden Ogo	2,564	Porrada Training Center	8-10
9	Itay Baron	2,486	Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu	9-2
10	Ammon Scholes	2,446	De Boa Jiu Jitsu	4-2
11	Joe Flin	2,312	M1 Combat Academy	9-5
12	Elijah Thomas	2,040	Marcio Andre BJJ	6-3
13	Jace Washburn	1,911	Gracie Barra North Phoenix	1-4
14	Jameson Fullmer	1,778	Marcio Andre BJJ	5-7
15	Charlie Masotto	1,667	Patriot Martial Arts	2-0
16	Lucas Breecher	1,637	Barncat Jiu Jitsu	2-1
17	Efrain Escudero	1,511	Sardinhabjj	5-6
18	Paul Zamora	1,452	Gracie Barra Avondale	9-12
19	Rodrik Garcia	1,444	Paragon Arizona	3-2
20	Jaxon Lindahn	1,410	Chute Boxe Academy	22-26
21	Raylan Martinez	1,400	Red Hawk Academy	2-4
22	Derringer Vigil	1,311	Ares Peoria	4-4
23	Damian Hall	1,248	Carlson Gracie Gilbert	14-17
24	Landon Wilcox	1,189	Gracie Barra Peoria	1-3
25	Elijah Odom	1,103	Refuge BJJ	8-11
26	Logan Russell	1,093	Gracie Barra Ahwatukee	8-9
27	Ari Desantis	1,010	Mako BJJ	0-2
28	Kingston Bowman	1,006	Gracie Barra Arcadia	0-2

28 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold

Your chance to win gold: 90%

IBJJF

Houston Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2026Apr 12, 2026

Malegi · Junior 1 · grey·Light-Feather (67.00lb)

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	William Dowell Ward	5,760	Carlson Gracie Team	115-55
2	Henry Stafford Rouse	4,658	Pablo Silva BJJ	5-2
3	Mathis Vaughn Puffer	3,580	Gracie Barra Texas	29-25
4	Merlin Theodore Adams	—	Active Jiu-jitsu	—

4 Fighters — Single elimination

Your chance to win gold: 72%

UNITED

United Grappling In Las Vegas - April 18Apr 18, 2026

Malegi · Grey · - 75lbs·- 75lbs

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	William Ward	5,760	Carlson Gracie Gilbert	115-55
2	Lucas Hall	1,551	Atos Jiu-jitsu Las Vegas	2-2

2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3

Your chance to win gold: 97%

Malenogi · Kids No-Gi - Boys · Grey · - 75lbs·- 75lbs

Solo — free medal

GRAPPLING-X

Grappling X 4/26/2026 Las Vegas Jiu Jitsu Championships, Las Vegas NvApr 26, 2026

Malenogi · No-Gi --Youth Divisions · Greys · Intermediate Division·70.1- 80 Lbs

Solo — free medal

Maleunknown · Gi-- Youth Divisions · Grey·70.1- 80 Lbs 9-10 Years old

Solo — free medal

GRAPPLING-X

Grappling X 5/3/2026 Arizona State Jiu Jitsu Championships, Gilbert AZMay 3, 2026

Maleunknown · Gi-- Youth Divisions · Grey·70.1- 80 Lbs 9-10 Years old

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	William Ward	5,760	Carlson Gracie Gilbert	115-55
2	Hendrix Ayers	1,298	Gracie Barra East Mesa	1-4

2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3

Your chance to win gold: 97%

IBJJF

American National Kids IBJJF Jiu-jitsu No-gi Championship 2026Jun 27, 2026

Malegi · Junior 1 · grey·Light-Feather (63.40lb)

Solo — free medal

IBJJF

American National Kids IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2026Jun 27, 2026

Malegi · Junior 1 · grey·Light-Feather (67.00lb)

#	Name	JITS	Academy	Record
1	William Dowell Ward	5,760	Carlson Gracie Team	115-55
2	Seamus Sullivan Sisco	2,191	Carlson Gracie Team	6-6

2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3

Your chance to win gold: 95%

Fighter History

163 matches

Result	Method	Fighter	JITS	Academy	Bracket	Tournament	Format	Date
W	PTS	Joseph Perez	3534+90	Redhawk Academy	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 65.1- 75 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	NoGi	Mar 1, 2026
W	SUB	Devlin Martinez	2272+70	Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 65.1- 75 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	NoGi	Mar 1, 2026
W	PTS	Christopher Medina Perez	2464+90	Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai	Grey No-gi --youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey Belts · Intermediate · 65.1- 75 Lbs	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	NoGi	Mar 1, 2026
W	SUB	Dean Eastham	2142+100	Fight Syndicate MMA	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 9-10 · 60.1- 70 Lbs 9-10 Years Old	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	Gi	Mar 1, 2026
W	SUB	Preston Hargleroad	1203+40	Carlson Gracie Inland Valley	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 9-10 · 60.1- 70 Lbs 9-10 Years Old	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	Gi	Mar 1, 2026
W	SUB	Mark Gulin	1176+30	Cobra Kai/team Quest	Grey Gi-- Youth Divisions · 9-10 · Grey · 9-10 · 60.1- 70 Lbs 9-10 Years Old	GRAPPLING-XGrappling X 3/1/2026 California State So-Cal Championships, Temecula	Gi	Mar 1, 2026
W	-	Emmitt Michael Bunch	1139+60	Carlson Gracie Team	Grey Junior 1 · Light Feather	IBJJFAlbuquerque Kids	Gi	Feb 14, 2026
L	-	Henry Stafford Rouse	4658-310	Pablo Silva BJJ	Grey Junior 1 · Light Feather	IBJJFAlbuquerque Kids	Gi	Feb 14, 2026
L	SUB	Chase Cagnola	6644-50	Refuge BJJ	Grey Kids Boys Nogi · Pre Teen 2 (born 2015 - 2016) · Grey · Under 67.0 Lbs (saturday)	AZBJJLAZBJJL - 2026 AZ International Open	NoGi	Feb 7, 2026
W	PTS	Joaquin Ivan Guzman	6642+230	Gracie Barra Maricopa	Grey Kids Boys Nogi · Pre Teen 2 (born 2015 - 2016) · Grey · Under 67.0 Lbs (saturday)	AZBJJLAZBJJL - 2026 AZ International Open	NoGi	Feb 7, 2026

From Carlson Gracie Gilbert

Ciro Alexander De Rosa

Rival Fighters

Chase Cagnola.jits

Refuge BJJ

H2H3-10

Javier Arizmendiz.jits

12st JiuJitsu

H2H4-1

Lucas Kinman.jits

ODINS HALLS BJJ

H2H5-0

Joaquin Ivan Guzman.jits

Gracie Barra Maricopa

H2H3-1

Joaquin Torres.jits

Carlson Gracie Gilbert

H2H3-1

Scouting Report

Carlson Gracie Gilbert →

Data Sources

Matches163

Placements63

Tournaments50

Medals🥇 25🥈 17🥉 20

Sources

GRAPPLING-XIBJJFAZBJJLUNITEDNAGAJJWLTAP-CANCER-OUTNEWBDGRAPADCC

First MatchJan 2025

Last MatchMar 2026

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

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About

William Dowell Ward is a Grey belt from Carlson Gracie Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ competing across 20 tournaments with 4 gold medals to his name. His 61% submission rate ranks 16 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top 20% of Grey belts for finishing efficiency. Ward's 2090 JITS Rating positions him at #8627 globally and #4236 among Grey belts, landing in the 83rd percentile worldwide.

All 28 of Ward's competitive wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable upset over Liam Avalos (2444-point gap). His Development Velocity Index shows building_momentum at +29.3 pts/month, placing him in the 78th percentile for upward trajectory. Ward competes regularly across ADCC, IBJJF, JJWL, NAGA, and NEWBREED, with a no-gi rating of 1480 significantly outpacing his gi rating of 1140 across 30 and 28 matches respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

William Dowell Ward has a 115-53 competition record across 168 matches in 50 tournaments.

William Dowell Ward is ranked #533 overall and #299 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.

William Dowell Ward has earned 25 gold, 17 silver, 19 bronze medals across 50 tournaments.

William Dowell Ward trains at Carlson Gracie Gilbert and competes as a grey belt.

William Dowell Ward has a 74% submission rate and a 68% win rate across 168 matches.

William Dowell Ward is ranked #299 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.

William Dowell Ward's current Jits rating is 5760. Use the Rating Simulator on William Dowell Ward'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.