Elisabeth Clay will put her Featherweight title on the line against the rising star Helena Crevar, in a showdown that promises to be a true submission battle! Here’s the context: 15 minutes, no points, and only submissions count! It’s the kind of fight we love to see at WNO, where only those truly going for the attack come out victorious.
ELISABETH CLAY – THE CHAMPION IS BACK AND STRONGER THAN EVER!
When it comes to making history in grappling, Elisabeth Clay is a name that stands out. She became the youngest champion at the ADCC Trials in 2017 and has since built an impressive career.
In 2023, her victory over Brianna Ste-Marie secured her the WNO Featherweight title, with a dominant performance filled with leg lock attacks – a key factor in her win.
But 2024 brought a new chapter for Clay. After taking a break to give birth to her first child, how did she return? With a vengeance! She not only returned to competition but claimed double gold at the Pan No-Gi and also took home the No-Gi World Championship at IBJJF! Needless to say, she’s lost none of her momentum and is more dangerous than ever.
Helena Crevar – The Rising Star Ready for Redemption
On the other side, we have one of the most promising athletes of the new generation: Helena Crevar. At just 17 years old, she has already made history at the ADCC!
In the last ADCC event, she became the youngest medalist ever, securing silver in the -65kg category. Since then, her rise has been nothing short of impressive. She hasn’t stopped evolving: she claimed the Polaris title in the UK, shone on UFC Fight Pass with a submission win over Maggie Lira, and continues to refine her guard game under the mentorship of the New Wave team, which includes John Danaher and Gordon Ryan!
But here’s the most important detail about this fight: it’s a rematch! These two faced off a few years ago at the ADCC Trials, with Elisabeth Clay securing the victory via submission. But the scenario now is completely different! At that time, Helena was only 15 years old and still developing in the sport.
Today, she’s one of the top athletes in her division, with a much more complete game, an aggressive pace, and submissions coming from all angles. Will she be able to turn the tables on Clay this time?
So, fans, the question is now yours! Will Elisabeth Clay hold onto her title, or will Helena Crevar finally avenge her previous loss? And what can we expect from this insane main event between Kaynan Duarte and Nick Rodriguez?
