March 6, 2025 11:00 pm ET
Eighteen-year-old Helena Crevar confirmed Thursday simply why she’s being deemed by many a grappling phenom.
At UFC Struggle Cross Invitational 10 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Crevar submitted 32-year-old black belt Maggie Grindatti with a artful calf slicer submission in regulation.
Crevar secured the leg submission from the again after which grabbed maintain of Grindatti’s neck and torqued. Regardless of Grindatti’s submission prowess, she was rendered helpless and tapped.
HELENA CREVAR WOW
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Crevar has risen to notoriety regardless of her youth by her robust social media presence and affiliation with legendary coach John Donaher. She is the youngest ADCC World Championship podium placer ever, as she was 17 when she gained silver in 2024. Crevar competes primarily at 65kg (143.3 kilos) and is at present a brown belt.
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