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South China Morning Post
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship signs up world's top women's jiu-jitsu prospect
Helena Crevar's meteoric rise in Brazilian jiu-jitsu has already made her a stand-out name – now, the teenage sensation is set to bring her talents to the global stage with ONE Championship. Advertisement The 18-year-old Las Vegas native has officially signed with ONE and is an exciting addition to the submission grappling roster. But what makes her arrival even more significant is the nature of her deal: a rare non-exclusive contract that allows her to continue competing in other events around the world. 'It's really important that athletes get to compete wherever possible,' Crevar told the Post. 'It helps both the athletes and the promotions to be more open, have more options, and get the most experience.' Crevar is widely viewed as one of the top prospects in the sport. She became the youngest ever podium placer at the ADCC World Championships in 2024, claiming silver at just 17 years old. That same year, she also captured the Polaris 70-kilogram title and continued collecting IBJJF World and Pan-American titles across multiple belt levels. A product of the famed New Wave Jiu-Jitsu team under legendary coach John Danaher, Crevar moved to Austin, Texas, at the age of 15 to train full time. She was promoted to black belt in June 2025, marking 10 years since she first stepped onto the mats. 'To be John Danaher's first female black belt is a huge honour,' she said. 'He's incredibly smart; he knows the answer to any position or scenario. I've never trained under anyone like him.'
USA Today
07-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
18-year-old grappling phenom Helena Crevar locks ridiculous calf slicer at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10
Eighteen-year-old Helena Crevar showed Thursday just why she's being deemed by many a grappling phenom. At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Crevar submitted 32-year-old black belt Maggie Grindatti with a crafty calf slicer submission in regulation. Crevar secured the leg submission from the back and then grabbed hold of Grindatti's neck and torqued. Despite Grindatti's submission prowess, she was rendered helpless and tapped. Crevar has risen to notoriety despite her youth through her strong social media presence and association with legendary coach John Donaher. She is the youngest ADCC World Championship podium placer ever, as she was 17 when she won silver in 2024. Crevar competes mainly at 65kg (143.3 pounds) and is currently a brown belt.
