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The latest Who’s Number One (WNO) event took place in Houston, Texas – WNO 20 – with a lot of submission grappling stars demonstrating their dominance in the sport.
There were 5 title fights – here are the results.
GORDON RYAN VS PATRICK GAUDIO
In the headline match, Gordon Ryan retained his heavyweight title against Patrick Gaudio.
He dominated for 15 minutes of the match, and tapped Gaudio with an Armbar in the end.
After the win, Ryan opened a trunk which contained a bottle of “Proper 12” (Conor McGregor’s whiskey) and a note which predicted an Armbar finish.
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MICA GALVAO VS PJ BARCH
Less than a minute into the match, Mica Galvao managed to hit a Flying Armbar – defeating PJ Barch in the Welterweight GP final.
So, he not only won the WNO welterweight belt – but also received an award for the best submission.
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NATHIELY JESUS VS RAFAELA GUEDES
Nathiely Jesus and Rafaela Guedes – both Brazilian nationals – battled for the women’s heavyweight title.
Nathiely used her aggressive game to win by referee’s decision.
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DIOGO REIS VS GABRIEL SOUSA
The Featherweight Grand Prix final featured a match between Diogo Reis and Gabriel Sousa.
Reis emerged victorious – playing a very strategic game throughout the match, he was awarded the win from the referees.
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ELISABETH CLAY VS BRIANNA STE-MARIE
The match between Elisabeth Clay and Brianna Ste-Marie was an especially tough and close one.
However, Clay was eventually declared the winner by the referees.
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WNO 20 FULL RESULTS:
Main card
Gordon Ryan defeats Patrick Gaudio by submission (heavyweight belt)
Mica Galvão defeats PJ Barch by submission (Welterweight GP – final)
Nathiely Jesus defeats Rafaela Guedes by referee decision (heavyweight belt)
Diogo Reis defeats Gabriel Sousa (Featherweight GP – final)
Elisabeth Clay defeats Brianna Ste-Marie by referee decision (featherweight belt)
Preliminary card
Andrew Tackett defeats PJ Barch by referee decision (Welterweight GP – semi-final)
Mica Galvão defeats Jay Rodriguez by referee decision (Welterweight GP – semi-final)
Gabriel Sousa defeats Ash Williams by submission (Featherweight GP – semi-final)
Diogo Reis defeats Keith Krikorian by referee decision (Featherweight GP – semi-final)
Rafael Lovato Jr. defeats Ricardo Evangelista by submission
Thaynara Victoria defeats Tiffany Butler by submission
Steffen Banta defeats Thomas Bracher by submission
