Yes, it’s official… Mica Galvao will defend his Who’s Number One (WNO) welterweight title against Nicky Ryan!
This much-anticipated showdown is set for WNO 22 on February 9th, 2024.
Galvao beat two ADCC veterans in a single night back at WNO 20 to first claim the title.
Then, he defended it last night, at WNO 21 – by getting the tap against Kody Steele via Rear Naked Choke.
Check out some of the last night’s highlights on the video below:
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Post-match, during an interview with FloGrappling’s Kendall Reusing, Galvao shared his desire for his next opponent:
I think that there’s someone that I would really love to do a match (with). Since 2021 this match has been ongoing, like people have been calling for it.
I don’t see anyone else like better suited for this title-defense than I think – Nicky Ryan.
Ryan, who was in the audience, accepted the challenge on the spot:
Yeah, I’m super excited. It’s been a long time coming.
Obviously I had a lot of injuries that kept me out of the competition scene but I’m healthy.
I’m getting active again and I know I’ll be ready for it.
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