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Lauren Sears is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt from Austin, TX. Born on February 6, 1990, Sears trains under Gabe Tuttle and represents 10th Planet.

  1. North, Mocaiber, & Marceau Win Midwest Finishers 3v3, Porfiro Wins Absolute

    North, Mocaiber, & Marceau Win Midwest Finishers 3v3, Porfiro Wins Absolute

    Feb 14, 2023

    This weekend 10th Planet Lombard hosted Midwest Finishers’ first women’s 3v3 bracket, where 24 women from every part of the country and Canada faced off for $5,000. In the men’s absolute bracket, 16 men showed down in a bracket where Andre Porfiro bested teenage phenom Achilles Rocha in the final, earning him his second MWF belt.
  2. Top ADCC Trials Performers Coming To The ADCC Las Vegas Open

    Top ADCC Trials Performers Coming To The ADCC Las Vegas Open

    Sep 14, 2022

    Tomorrow’s ADCC Las Vegas Open will feature more than 100 divisions spanning from kids, teens and masters to the adult pro divisions. It will be a great opportunity for athletes of all ages to experience the unique ruleset of ADCC; and for current and aspiring pros hoping to earn a spot in a future ADCC World Championship, that experience will be invaluable.
  3. Weekend Watch Guide: Rise, CSC & Sub Only Series Today

    Weekend Watch Guide: Rise, CSC & Sub Only Series Today

    Jul 23, 2022

    Some of the world’s most promising grapplers will take various stages this weekend, as three July 23 events will feature several ranked grapplers.
  4. Live Updates & Results | 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Live Updates & Results | 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Apr 2, 2022

    With eight mats, more than 1,000 competitors, and hundreds of grappling all stars, it's nearly impossible to stay on top of all the action from the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials.
  5. Early Look: The Biggest Names in for ADCC 2022 West Coast Trials

    Early Look: The Biggest Names in for ADCC 2022 West Coast Trials

    Mar 7, 2022

    The 2022 ADCC West Coast Trial is the last chance for athletes hailing from North and Central America to qualify for the ADCC World Championships. Trials winners will earn one of the coveted places in September’s mega event, and a record-breaking number of people have signed up for a chance to compete in the biggest event of the year.
  6. 115-lb Division Released! Check Out The Best Women's Bracket Of All Time

    115-lb Division Released! Check Out The Best Women's Bracket Of All Time

    Jul 29, 2021

    The women’s 115-lb division for the WNO Championship has finally been revealed! On September 25-26, these eight women will compete for $30,000, and the title of WNO Strawweight Champion.
  7. Meet The Athletes On The Free WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo Undercard

    Meet The Athletes On The Free WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo Undercard

    Jun 15, 2021

    Before the main card grapplers take the mats for FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo six grapplers will square off in the first three matches on the undercard. Those matches will be available on FloGrappling stream, and will also be streamed live on FloGrappling’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
  8. The Women's Strawweight Division Is Suddenly Stacked With Talent

    The Women's Strawweight Division Is Suddenly Stacked With Talent

    May 1, 2021

    Who’s Number One: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Gilbert Burns featured two thrilling matches including some of the top-ranked talent in the women’s strawweight division. Three of the four women in those matches were ranked; and the fourth has made a case that she deserves to be considered in the top 10.
  9. Play-By-Play & Results | WNO: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Gilbert Burns

    Play-By-Play & Results | WNO: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Gilbert Burns

    Apr 30, 2021

    Who's Number One is back with yet another stacked card. In the main event, two MMA veterans and jiu-jitsu world champions will square off in a grappling matchup. Rafael Lovato Jr. has kept himself active in jiu-jitsu since stepping away from his Bellator title. Tonight, he'll look to keep it going against the UFC's no.1 welterweight contender, Gilbert "Durinho" Burns in a 15-minute no-gi match.
  10. Betting Lines | Standout Underdogs In Who's Number One: Lovato Jr. vs Burns

    Betting Lines | Standout Underdogs In Who's Number One: Lovato Jr. vs Burns

    Apr 26, 2021

    The online betting site F2Wbet has released money lines for Who’s Number One: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Gilbert Burns.
  11. Grappling Bulletin: Andy Murasaki's Black Belt Debut Was Just About Perfect

    Grappling Bulletin: Andy Murasaki's Black Belt Debut Was Just About Perfect

    Apr 5, 2021

    Don't forget to watch the Grappling Bulletin podcast, every Monday at 3:30pm ET. Watch it on FloGrappling.com or the app, or catch it on YouTube or Facebook. 
  12. These Are The  Free Prelims For WNO On April 30th!

    These Are The Free Prelims For WNO On April 30th!

    Apr 4, 2021

    FloGrappling Who's Number One (WNO) returns on Friday, April 30th with another stacked card, headlined by the main event of Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo! All eight matches will be 15 minutes in length and under WNO rules. Here is the main card -