The upcoming Who’s Number One (WNO) event – WNO 22 – scheduled for February 9 in Costa Mesa (California) is shaping up to be a superb one.
Three high-profile matches, featuring Mica Galvao, Ffion Davies, and Jacob Couch have been confirmed – each bringing a unique blend of skill and excitement to the mat.
Mica Galvao, the reigning WNO welterweight champion, is set to defend his title for the second time since his victory in October 2023.
He faces Kenta Iwamoto, a formidable opponent and multiple-time ADCC Trials winner.
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In the women’s division, WNO flyweight champion Ffion Davies is ready to defend her title against veteran black belt Amanda “Tubby” Alequin.
Davies is coming off a double-gold performance at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship and a dominant title defense against Jasmine Rocha.
Alequin, a no-gi world champion, poses a significant challenge to Davies.
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Jacob “The Hillbilly Hammer” Couch, a recent ADCC Trials winner, is set to compete against Sebastian Rodriguez of Unity Jiu-Jitsu in a middleweight matchup.
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Which one of these matches are you most excited about? Let us know!
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