TeamLiborio BJJ
TournamentADCC US Open - Charlotte, NC - Aug 2026
[ grey / youth ]FL
Lazaro Varela
Jits
4,405Prodigy
~695 Jits to S-Tier
+250Last event: Jan 24, 2026
#1,569
Overall
Top 2%
Percentile
#889
grey Belt
Record
20-871% Win Rate
20 Wins8 Losses
W
W
W
W
L
4-1 Last 5+4 Streak
Trophy Case
5 GoldADCC 3 · New Breed 2Premier
Fighter Intelligence
8 TournamentsMedals
7Medals
across 8 tournaments
Gold 5
Silver 0
Bronze 2
71% Gold Rate
Belt Avg 46%
What this means71% of tournament entries result in gold — 25 points above the belt average. Elite podium consistency — this fighter dominates their brackets.
Finishing Ability
60%
Subs
Submission 12
Points 8
Other 0
Belt Avg 56%
+4 pts vs belt avg
What this means60% of wins by submission — 4 points above the belt average. This fighter has elite finishing ability for their rank.
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Advanced Analytics
AI CalculatedGrowth Trajectory
DVIBuilding Momentum
Winning more than losing — building momentum
Growing faster than 62% of peers
Win Quality
Giant Killer
Clutch Score: +17.4%
19
Close Wins
1
Exp. Wins
7
Losses
Best win: Beat Eric Ryan Buehlmaier (1715 pts higher)
27 matches analyzed
Format Split
NOGI SPECIALIST0 Gi27 NoGi
Gi
0W-0L—%
NoGi
20W-7L74%
Sub Rate
Gi 0%NoGi 44%
74% win rate delta — NoGi stronger
Segment Analysis
Malegrey BeltAges 16-1829,089 FightersComparing to 29,089 grey belt fighters
Win Rate
74%avg 53%
AVG
+21 pts vs avg
Sub Rate
60%avg 56%
AVG
+4 pts vs avg
Gold Rate
63%avg 46%
AVG
+16 pts vs avg
What This Means
Ranked #889 of 29,089 grey belts. 74% win rate, 60% submission rate across 27 matches.
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ADCC
ADCC Us Open - Louisville, KyJul 13, 2026
Malenogi · Intermediate · -50,0 kg·-50,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Elias | 4,528 | Ocean County Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 19-11 |
| 2 | Lazaro Varela | 4,405 | Freedom Fighters Martial Arts | 20-8 |
| 3 | Levi Hagedorn | 4,263 | Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 30-17 |
| 4 | Giovanni Carr | 4,160 | Strong Style Mma/effective Jiu-jitsu | 18-7 |
| 5 | Lucas Steele | 2,441 | St. Charles MMA | 34-17 |
| 6 | Palmer Ward | 2,288 | Core Combat Sports | 8-9 |
| 7 | Zaiden Fernandez | 2,258 | Ground Zero BJJ Bridgeport | 28-13 |
| 8 | Adriel Roland | 2,244 | Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Knoxville | 8-4 |
| 9 | Dylan Alvarez | 1,308 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 2-8 |
| 10 | Leif Burgin | 1,157 | 10pjj Richmond/ Afs Academy | 10-20 |
10 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 62%
Malenogi · Intermediate · -50,0 kg·-50,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Wahl | 5,204 | Odins Halls BJJ | 111-24 |
| 2 | Elmer Florian | 4,494 | Alliance BJJ South Bay | 23-8 |
| 3 | Lazaro Varela | 4,405 | Freedom Fighters Martial Arts | 20-8 |
| 4 | Ryder Sinnerton | 4,373 | Alliance Carlsbad | 36-14 |
| 5 | Coa Evaristo | 4,027 | Porrada Training Center | 18-12 |
| 6 | Ever Alonzo | 1,235 | 10th Planet Palmdale | 1-5 |
| 7 | Landon “The Body Snatcher” Jaski | 1,210 | Pedigo Submission Fighting | 2-8 |
| 8 | Memphis Moore | 1,181 | Alameda Jiu Jitsu | 7-17 |
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 63%
ADCC
ADCC Us Open - New JerseyAug 10, 2026
Malenogi · Intermediate · -50,0 kg·-50,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aidyn Velez | 7,299 | Notorious MMA | 25-6 |
| 2 | Alexander Plourde | 6,977 | Ascension Athletics | 22-2 |
| 3 | Jaxon Porter | 5,323 | Tiger Kang MMA | 67-17 |
| 4 | Daniel Elias | 4,528 | Ocean County Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 19-11 |
| 5 | Lazaro Varela | 4,405 | Freedom Fighters Martial Arts | 20-8 |
| 6 | Daniel Ortiz | 3,732 | Alliance Marcelo Garcia | 46-21 |
| 7 | Logan Granda | 3,052 | Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling | 30-35 |
| 8 | Zayn Budri | 2,860 | All American MMA | 19-21 |
| 9 | Jaycob Maldonado | 1,280 | 10th Planet Allentown | 10-14 |
| 10 | Jacob Sukinik | 1,259 | The Hive Martial Arts Academy | 9-10 |
10 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 21%
Malenogi · Advanced · -50,0 kg·-50,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Plourde | 6,977 | Ascension Athletics | 22-2 |
| 2 | Nazarii Paseniuk | 6,054 | Maxum BJJ | 52-14 |
| 3 | Andres Maldonado | 5,781 | Renzo Gracie Rockland | 25-2 |
| 4 | Daniel Elias | 4,528 | Ocean County Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 19-11 |
| 5 | Lazaro Varela | 4,405 | Freedom Fighters Martial Arts | 20-8 |
| 6 | Alexander Miranda | 4,126 | Renzo Gracie Warwick | 18-8 |
| 7 | Zayn Budri | 2,860 | All American MMA | 19-21 |
| 8 | Rainen Ygana | 1,758 | Instinct Fitness & MMA | 4-8 |
| 9 | Jacob Sukinik | 1,259 | The Hive Martial Arts Academy | 9-10 |
9 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 18%
ADCC
ADCC Us Open - Charlotte, NcAug 19, 2026
Malenogi · Advanced · -55,0 kg·-55,0 kg
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Buehlmaier | 6,120 | Wander Braga BJJ | 27-12 |
| 2 | Shawn Estrada JR | 5,458 | Alpha Miami Grappling | 37-36 |
| 3 | Lazaro Varela | 4,405 | Freedom Fighters Martial Arts | 20-8 |
| 4 | Eli Young | 3,514 | Parabellum Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy | 5-1 |
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Your chance to win gold: 12%
Fighter History
27 matches
| Result | Fighter | JITS | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 2985+120 | ||
| W | 1039+50 | ||
| W | 2475+80 | ||
| W | 6120+440 | ||
| L | 5458-450 | ||
| L | 6054-420 | ||
| W | 4528+440 | ||
| L | 5781-630 | ||
| W | 1758+100 | ||
| L | 2860-430 |
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Data Sources
Matches27
Placements7
Tournaments8
Medals🥇 5🥉 2
Sources
NEWBDADCCIBJJF
First MatchJan 2025
Last MatchJan 2026
Stats verified from completed tournaments only, may not represent a fighter's true record.
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About
Lazaro Varela is a Grey belt from Liborio BJJ in Orlando, FL competing across 8 tournaments. His 60% submission rate ranks 15 points above the 45% belt average, placing him in the top 6% of Grey belts nationally. Varela has secured 2 gold medals and 1 bronze medal, demonstrating consistency at the podium level with a 2955 JITS Rating and #1349 belt rank. Varela's competitive wins come exclusively against higher-rated opponents—all 20 victories carry positive rating differential.
His best win came against Asafe Pinheiro with a 31-point rating gap, validating his placement in the 95th global percentile. However, his development velocity shows building_momentum at -47.2 pts/month (13th percentile DVI), indicating a cooling trend despite elite tier status. He competes primarily in no-gi format with a 2280 rating across 28 matches, splitting appearances between ADCC and NEWBREED organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lazaro Varela has a 20-7 competition record across 27 matches in 8 tournaments.
Lazaro Varela is ranked #1569 overall and #889 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Lazaro Varela has earned 5 gold, 2 bronze medals across 8 tournaments.
Lazaro Varela trains at Liborio BJJ and competes as a grey belt.
Lazaro Varela has a 60% submission rate and a 74% win rate across 27 matches.
Lazaro Varela is ranked #889 among grey belt competitors on Jits.gg.
Lazaro Varela's current Jits rating is 4405. Use the Rating Simulator on Lazaro Varela'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.