WNO.Who’s.Number.One.27.Duarte.vs.Rodriguez
Date/Time: Friday 04.18.2025 ET
Promotion: FloGrappling
Venue: Convention Center by Kalahari Resorts
Location: 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States
Grappling Bouts: 6
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Nick Rodriguez avenged his ADCC losses to Kaynan Duarte, dominating the final stretch to win by decision and possibly put himself in position to contend for the heavyweight crown. Luke Griffith edged Victor Hugo in a tactical co-main, staking his title contender status as well.
The night’s biggest moment? 18-year-old Helena Crevar submitted Elisabeth Clay via RNC to become the youngest WNO champion. Crevar’s composure and technical execution marked a passing of the torch moment in the women’s featherweight division.
Elsewhere on the card, Andrew Tackett tore through Fabyury Khrysthyan with a lightning heel hook, while legend Xande Ribeiro tapped Richie Martinez with a textbook kimura in his WNO debut.
On the undercard, standout finishes came from Chris Wojcik, Ben Eddy, and Taylor Hishaw.
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WNO Results: Here’s Who Won At WNO 27
Main Card
- Heavyweight Bout – Nick Rodriguez def. Kaynan Duarte by decision
- Heavyweight Bout – Luke Griffith def. Victor Hugo by decision
- Women’s Featherweight Championship – Helena Crevar def. Elisabeth Clay by submission (rear naked choke)
- Welterweight Bout – Andrew Tackett def. Fabyury Khrysthyan by submission (heel hook)
- Light-Heavyweight Bout – Xande Ribeiro vs. Richie Martinez by submission (kimura)
- Lightweight Bout – Owen Jones def. Julian Espinosa submission (rear naked choke)
Undercard
- Chris Wojcik def. Michael Esquivel II by submission (woj lock)
- Alan Magendzo def. Colin Carr by decision
- Ben Eddy def. Josh Wyland by submission (triangle choke)
- Taylor Hishaw def. Trinity Pun by decision.
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Nicky Rod Def. Kaynan Duarte
Nick Rodriguez defeats Kaynan Duarta by decision. Early in the match, Duarte had the upper hand, before the million-dollar man, Nicky Rod, was able to get to the mount.
Nicky tried his best to submit, but it didn’t matter because he dominated the last 10 minutes of the match.
Huge win for the heavyweight. Watch the full match below.
Main Event Up Next: Duarte Vs. Rodriguez
Here we go.
Kaynan Duarte Vs. Nick Rodriguez: Heavyweight Hierarchy Shift
This will be the third encounter between Kaynan Duarte and Nick Rodriguez, and there’s no shortage of drama. Their first two meetings came in the 2019 ADCC World Finals, where Duarte submitted Rodriguez twice, a testament to his dominant style at the time.
However, Nick Rodriguez has undergone a dramatic transformation since then. The UFC Fight Pass Invitational headliner’s improvement is undeniable, making this rematch a fresh, high-stakes bout.
According to Gilpin, “Nick needs this win to maintain the momentum he built by winning CJI last year.”
The fight holds particular weight, as Duarte’s first-place finish at ADCC and Rodriguez’s rise through the ranks have set the stage for a matchup with serious title implications.
“This is being called the biggest main event, the biggest fight, the biggest match in WNO history — and for good reason.”
Luke Griffith Def. Victor Hugo
The big dudes went the distance with no submissions, though each athlete was in a position to do so at different points in the match.
Griffith escaped Hugo, only to turn it around and lock Hugo up for the last third of the match.
One of the best matches of the night.
Luke Griffith Vs. Victor Hugo: Ascendant Heavyweights
The co-main event features two young, exciting heavyweights, Luke Griffith and Victor Hugo, who both have recent submission victories over the main event competitors.
“It’s between two very exciting, young, up-and-coming heavyweights: Luke Griffith and Victor Hugo… both of these guys have recent submission wins over the main-eventers—Luke submitted Kaynan, and Victor submitted Nicky,” says Gilpin.
However, both have faced setbacks. Hugo is still recovering from health issues after a tough performance at the CJI, while Griffith, after an impressive ADCC silver medal, has shed weight to improve his speed and conditioning.
These two heavyweights are in prime position to become the next top contender for the title.
“If either Victor or Luke comes out and submits the other, they’ll be in an amazing spot to challenge for that belt by year’s end.”
Helena Crevar Submits Lis Clay, Takes WNO Title
Helena Crevar Def. Elisabeth Clay
Helena Crevar is the new WNO Women’s Featherweight Champion! Crevar defeats Elisabeth Clay by RNC.
Crevar becomes the youngest WNO Champion.
Elisabeth Clay Vs. Helena Crevar: Leg Lock Title Fight
The lone title fight of the night sees reigning WNO Women’s Featherweight Champion, Elisabeth Clay, face rising star Helena Crevar.
Crevar, an exciting 18-year-old grappler, is making her WNO title debut and brings a fresh, technical approach to the match.
But standing in her way is Lis Clay, who claimed the IBJJF No-Gi World title just months after welcoming her first child.
Both women are renowned for their leg lock game, and their encounter is being billed as “the greatest women’s leg lock battle ever.”
“We’ve never seen two women at this level of leg lock proficiency meet like this.”
With history between them—Clay previously submitted Crevar at the ADCC Trials—this match promises high-paced, submission-hunting warfare.
Andrew Tackett Def. Fabyury Khrysthyan
Andrew Tackett makes quick work of Fabyury Khrysthyan, getting a submission in less than two minutes with a heel hook.
Xande Ribeiro Submits Richie Martinez
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Andrew Tackett Vs. Fabyury Khrysthyan: Chaotic Good
Midway through the main card, two of the sport’s most relentless grapplers square off as Andrew Tackett takes on Fabyury Khrysthyan.
Tackett, fresh off a hard-fought battle with Kade Ruotolo at the Craig Jones Invitational, is now ranked number three in the world, while Khrysthyan has had his own remarkable run, taking gold at the No-Gi European Championships.
“These two were in my favorite fights of 2024,” says Gilpin. “Both of these guys fight to excite.”
These two don’t play it safe. Their fights are all flash, fury, and finish—the kind of chaos BJJ fans live for.
“They’d rather lose in a wild war than win in a boring match. That’s their mentality.”
Xande Ribeiro Def. Richie Martinez
In one of the most enjoyable performances of the night, the legend Xande Ribeiro, in his WNO debut, defeats Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez with a kimura.
Xande Ribeiro Vs. Richie Martinez: Old School, New School
The legendary Xande Ribeiro makes his WNO debut against the unorthodox Richie Martinez in a battle of styles.
Ribeiro, one of the greatest jiu-jitsu athletes of all time, is known for his traditional, disciplined approach. Martinez, on the other hand, is a 10th Planet black belt who thrives on flexibility, creativity, and counterculture techniques.
“Xande comes from that shogun-sensei mindset… Richie’s the exact opposite.”
Gilpin highlights, “Old school vs. new school, though both have been in the game forever. I think it’s brilliant matchmaking.”
The mastery of Ribeiro faces the creative ingenuity of Martinez in a battle that captures the kind of stylistic range you’ll only find at WNO.
Owen Jones Submits Julian Espinosa
Owen Jones Def. Julian Espinosa
Jones and Espinosa started with an incredibly quick pace and went through about 12 minutes of fierce grappling and movement before essentially exhausting eachother.
Jones was able to get into a rear naked choke for the submission.
It’s Owen Jones’ first submission win at WNO.
Next Up: Jones Vs. Espinosa
First up on the main card, lightweight bout between Owen Jones and Julian Espinosa.
Chris Wojcik Submits Michael Esquivell
Main Card Starting Soon
- Heavyweight Bout – Kaynan Duarte vs. Nick Rodriguez
- Heavyweight Bout – Luke Griffith vs. Victor Hugo
- Women’s Featherweight Championship – Elisabeth Clay vs. Helena Crevar
- Welterweight Bout – Andrew Tackett vs. Fabyury Khrysthyan
- Light-Heavyweight Bout – Xande Ribeiro vs. Richie Martinez
- Lightweight Bout – Owen Jones vs. Julian Espinosa
Chris Wojcik Def. Michael Esquivel
Wojcik, in his WNO debut, was able to submit Esquivel within two minutes.
Next Up: Wojcik Vs. Esquivel
Chris Wojcik vs. Michael Esquivel II will finish the undercard.
Alan Magendzo Def. Colin Carr
Magendzo came into the matchup after Carr’s previous opponent had to drop out, and ends up with the win.Watch the full match below.
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Next Up: Alan Magendzo Vs. Colin Carr
Ben Eddy Def. Josh Wyland!
What a finish from Ben Eddy, who submits his opponent with a triangle choke after two judges’ favors for Josh Wyland.
Next Up: Eddy vs. Wyland
The undercard continues with Ben Eddy vs. Josh Wyland.
Taylor Hishaw Def. Trinity Pun
Hishaw and Pun went the distance, Pun pulling guard strategically, but Hishaw gets the win by decision.
Watch the full match below.
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First Up: Hishaw Vs. Pun
We are live. The first matchup of the undercard is Taylor Hishaw vs. Trinity Pun.
WNO 27 Undercard Starts Soon
Here are the matchups.
Undercard
- Chris Wojcik vs. Michael Esquivel II
- Alan Magendzo vs. Colin Carr
- Taylor Hishaw vs. Trinity Pun
- Ben Eddy vs. Josh Wyland
WNO 27 Card
Here’s the complete lineup for WNO 27:
Main Card
- Heavyweight Bout – Kaynan Duarte vs. Nick Rodriguez
- Heavyweight Bout – Luke Griffith vs. Victor Hugo
- Women’s Featherweight Championship – Elisabeth Clay vs. Helena Crevar
- Welterweight Bout – Andrew Tackett vs. Fabyury Khrysthyan
- Lightweight Bout – Owen Jones vs. Julian Espinosa
- Light-Heavyweight Bout – Xande Ribeiro vs. Richie Martinez
Undercard
- Chris Wojcik vs. Michael Esquivel II
- Alan Magendzo vs. Colin Carr
- Taylor Hishaw vs. Trinity Pun
- Ben Eddy vs. Josh Wyland
WNO Champions
Here’s a list of the current WNO title-holders.
Male WNO Champions:
- Diego Pato (Featherweight, 145 lbs) – Art of Jiu-Jitsu
- Diego Pato (Lightweight, 155 lbs) – Art of Jiu-Jitsu
- Mica Galvao (Welterweight, 170 lbs) – Melqui Galvao JJ
- Jonnatas Gracie (Middleweight, 185 lbs) – Art of Jiu-Jitsu
- Pedro Marinho (Light Heavyweight, 205 lbs) – Gracie Barra
- Gordon Ryan (Heavyweight, 205+ lbs) – New Wave Jiu-Jitsu
Female WNO Champions:
- Adele Fornarino (Strawweight, 115 lbs) – Atos Jiu-Jitsu/Dominance MMA
- Ffion Davies (Flyweight, 125 lbs) – Essential
- Bia Mesquita (Bantamweight, 135 lbs) – Gracie Humaita
- Elisabeth Clay (Featherweight, 145 lbs) – Ares BJJ
- Nathiely de Jesus (Heavyweight, 145+ lbs) – Rodrigo Pinheiro JJ
WNO 27 Card Records At Who’s Number One
- Kaynan Duarte: 4-2
- Nick Rodriguez: 1-3
- Victor Hugo: 2-0
- Luke Griffith: 3-0
- Elisabeth Clay: 4-3
- Helena Crevar: 2-0
- Andrew Tackett: 4-0
- Fabyury Khrysthyan: 1-0
- Owen Jones: 1-0
- Julian Espinosa: 1-0
- Xande Ribeiro: N/A
- Richie Martinez: N/A
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