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Andy Varela - No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Athlete from USA | Nogipedia
Andy Varela

Andy Varela

Black black belt P4P Unranked Welterweight #17
Country: USA
Team: 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Former Teams: -
Wins
51
Losses
19
Draws
10
Win %
63.75%
Wins by Sub
25
Sub Win %
49.02%
Losses by Sub
6
Sub Loss %
31.58%
Current Win Streak
0
Longest Win Streak
10

Biography

Andy Varela is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and one of the most explosive and entertaining competitors on the professional no-gi circuit. Representing 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu in the Las Vegas area, Varela has become a fan favorite for his high-energy style, relentless pace, and all-out approach to every match, regardless of an opponent’s size or pedigree.

Varela’s rise to the elite level was highlighted by a breakout performance at the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials, where he battled through a demanding bracket to earn a silver medal. Since then, he has become a regular presence on major professional stages, competing for events such as WNO, F2W, UFC FPI, and UFC BJJ. Throughout 2024 and 2025, he consistently tested himself against top-tier opposition, reinforcing his reputation as a dangerous and unpredictable matchup.

Personal

Age
34
Birthday
1992-03-20
Weight
Welterweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Casey Halstead
Legend Status
No
Social Media

* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.

Rankings

P4P Ranking
Unranked
Weight Class Ranking
17 (Welterweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
2301
Rating
2233.45

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Submissions Breakdown

Wins

    Losses

      Submission Wins Losses
      Rear naked 17 1
      Anaconda 2 0
      Triangle 2 0
      Reverse triangle 2 0
      Armbar 1 2
      Inside heel hook 1 0
      Guillotine 0 1
      Arm-in guillotine 0 1
      Rear kata gatame 0 1
      ANDY VARELA'S 80 MATCHES
      Opponent Result Date Event Method Weight Round Points
      Andy Murasaki Loss 2/12/2026 UFC BJJ 5 Armbar Welterweight — —
      Bobby Malof Win 12/11/2025 UFC BJJ 4 Inside heel hook Welterweight — 246 -34% Elo
      Daniel Sathler Win 10/2/2025 UFC BJJ 3 Rear naked 77KG — 246 -34% Elo
      Andrew Tackett Loss 6/25/2025 UFC BJJ 1 Rear kata gatame Welterweight Finals —
      Davis Asare Win 2025 Road To The Title (UFC BJJ) Anaconda 77KG Semi-Finals 58 -20% Elo
      Nathan Haddad Win 2025 Road To The Title (UFC BJJ) Rear naked 77KG Quarter-Finals 16 -34% Elo
      Dante Leon Loss 10/10/2024 UFC FPI 8 Arm-in guillotine 170LBS — —
      Jozef Chen Loss 8/17/2024 CJI 1 Decision -80KG 16 —
      Kyle Chambers Win 2024 ADCC Open Long Beach Decision 83KG Finals 1 -3% decay
      Michael Salazar Win 2024 ADCC Open Long Beach Unknown 83KG Semi-Finals 1 -3% decay
      Noah Chen Win 2024 ADCC Open Long Beach Reverse triangle 83KG Quarter-Finals 1 -3% decay
      Mason Eaglin Win 2024 ADCC Open Long Beach Triangle 83KG 16 1 -3% decay
      Jozef Chen Loss 2024 MCJJ 4 Decision N/A — —
      Max Hanson Win 2024 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Rear naked 77KG — 30 +33% Elo -3% decay
      Andrew Tackett Loss 2024 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Points: 2-0 77KG Semi-Finals —
      John Combs Win 2024 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America DQ 77KG Quarter-Finals 15 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Jon Bailey Win 2024 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Rear naked 77KG 16 10 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Chase Vaughn Win 2024 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Points: 6-0 77KG 32 8 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Sergio Martinez Win 2024 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Armbar 77KG 64 5 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Jordan Juliano Win 2024 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Rear naked 77KG 128 5 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Kyle Chambers Win 2024 ADCC Open Arizona Decision 83KG Finals 1 -3% decay
      Michael Salazar Win 2024 ADCC Open Arizona Unknown 83KG Semi-Finals 1 -3% decay
      Noah Chen Win 2024 ADCC Open Arizona Reverse triangle 83KG Quarter-Finals 1 -3% decay
      Mason Eaglin Win 2024 ADCC Open Arizona Triangle 83KG 16 1 -3% decay
      Jett Thompson Win 4/26/2024 PGF 6 Playoffs EBI Overtime 175 lbs Finals 373 +1% Elo -3% decay
      PJ Barch Win 4/26/2024 PGF 6 Playoffs EBI Overtime 175 lbs Semi-Finals 261 +35% Elo -3% decay
      Kevin Beuhring Win 4/26/2024 PGF 6 Playoffs Rear naked 175 lbs Quarter-Finals 59 -24% Elo -3% decay
      Davis Asare Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 16 -20% Elo -3% decay
      Max Hanson Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 27 +33% Elo -3% decay
      Elijah Carlton Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 13 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Alvaro Penedo Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 Rear naked 175 lbs — 13 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Renato Canuto Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 25 +27% Elo -3% decay
      Cody Fritz Win 04/2024 PGF 6 Rear naked 175 lbs — 51 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Ben Eddy Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 13 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Nathan Haddad Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 13 -34% Elo -3% decay
      PJ Barch Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 27 +35% Elo -3% decay
      Kevin Beuhring Draw 04/2024 PGF 6 N/A 175 lbs — 15 -24% Elo -3% decay
      Jamie Carnall Win 04/2024 PGF 6 Rear naked 175 lbs — 51 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Cameron Hurd Win 04/2024 PGF 6 Rear naked 175 lbs — 51 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Achilles Rocha Loss 12/10/2023 UFC FPI 5 Points: 6-1 Middleweight — —
      Oliver Taza Loss 2023 Enigma Penalty 77KG — —
      Oliver Taza Win 2023 EUG Unknown 82KG Finals 1 +35% Elo -10% decay
      Andres Granados Win 2023 EUG Points: 19-0 82KG Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Eduardo Avelar Win 2023 EUG Points: 2-0 82KG Quarter-Finals 1 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Giancarlo Bodoni Loss 2023 Blue Collar Decision Absolute Semi-Finals —
      Jacob Rodriguez Win 2023 Blue Collar Decision Absolute Quarter-Finals 1 +30% Elo -10% decay
      Ernesto Rivera Win 2023 ADCC Open Arizona Points: 2-0 83KG Finals 1 -10% decay
      Davis Asare Win 2023 ADCC Open Arizona Points: 3-0 83KG Semi-Finals 1 -10% decay
      Cameron Hurd Win 2023 ADCC Open Arizona Anaconda 83KG Quarter-Finals 1 -10% decay
      Angelo Claiborne Win 2023 ADCC Open Arizona Decision 83KG 16 1 -10% decay
      Ryan Carl Win 2023 ADCC Open Arizona Rear naked 83KG 32 1 -10% decay
      Eduardo Avelar Loss 2023 No-Gi America Points: 2-0 79KG Finals —
      Michael Laci Win 2023 No-Gi America Rear naked 79KG Quarter-Finals 14 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Luke Griffith Loss 12/15/2022 UFC FPI 3 EBI Overtime Absolute Quarter-Finals —
      Daniel Manasoiu Draw 7/3/2022 UFC FPI 2 N/A Absolute — 114 +35% Elo -10% decay
      Nick Rodriguez Loss 2022 ADCC Points: 17-0 Absolute 16 —
      Roberto Jimenez Loss 2022 ADCC Rear naked 77KG 16 —
      Jansen Gomes Loss 2022 WNX Armbar Absolute 16 —
      William Tackett Loss 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Points: 4-2 77KG Finals —
      PJ Barch Win 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Decision 77KG Semi-Finals 175 +35% Elo -10% decay
      Alan Sanchez Win 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Penalty 77KG Quarter-Finals 20 -11% Elo -10% decay
      Magid Hage Win 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Points: 3-0 77KG 16 9 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Nasif McPherson Win 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Points: 2-0 77KG 32 7 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Josiah Iwamizu Win 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Points: 3-0 77KG 64 5 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Joel Geders Win 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Rear naked 77KG 128 5 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Ryan Hoover Win 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America Rear naked 77KG 256 3 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Oliver Taza Win 2022 F2W 198 Decision N/A — 30 +35% Elo -10% decay
      Sean Strickland Win 12/2021 SUG 29 Rear naked Absolute — 39 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Jeferson Guaresi Loss 2021 3CG Underdogs Decision 84KG Quarter-Finals —
      Gabriel Santos Win 2021 3CG Underdogs Points 84KG 16 8 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Pedro Marinho Loss 2021 SUG 25 Guillotine Absolute — —
      Rafael Domingos Win 2021 SUG 23 Rear naked Absolute — 39 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Mason Fowler Loss 2021 SUG 22 EBI Overtime Absolute — —
      Satoshi Ishii Win 2021 SUG 21 EBI Overtime Absolute — 39 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Ben Egli Win 12/30/2020 SUG 20 Rear naked Absolute — 39 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Cris Lencioni Win 12/20/2020 SUG 19 EBI Overtime N/A — 39 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Nick Ronan Win 10/4/2020 SUG 18 EBI Overtime N/A — 39 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Kody Steele Loss 6/21/2020 SUG 15 EBI Overtime Absolute Quarter-Finals —
      Alex Larmey Win 2020 F2W 150 Decision N/A — 12 -34% Elo -25% decay
      Amos Ramos Win 2020 Sub Hunter Rear naked N/A — 1 -34% Elo -25% decay