Who’s Number One 20 Review & Results

BjjTribesOctober 2, 2023October 6, 2023

Who’s Number One 20: Night Of Champions took place on October 1st, 2023, and the promotion orchestrated an exceptionally stacked lineup of matches that delighted fans. Nearly every contest featured a championship title at stake, culminating in an electrifying main event where Gordon Ryan marked his return to competition against Patrick Gaudio. Ryan asserted his dominance right from the beginning and systematically maneuvered his way to secure an armbar finish, successfully defending his heavyweight title. The women’s heavyweight title was also up for grabs, and Nathiely De Jesus delivered a remarkable performance, clinching a hard-fought decision victory and dethroning Rafaela Guedes.

However, certain divisions lacked reigning champions, such as the women’s featherweight division, where Elisabeth Clay and Brianna Ste-Marie clashed for the coveted title. Both competitors showcased their moments of brilliance, ensuring an action-packed showdown. Ultimately, Clay emerged victorious in the decision and secured the championship. Meanwhile, the remaining two vacant WNO titles were decided through 4-man tournaments that boasted impressive lineups in the featherweight and welterweight divisions.

The tournaments witnessed a flurry of thrilling matches, with the eventual champions delivering outstanding performances. Notably, Mica Galvao’s submission victory earned him the distinction of the night’s standout moment as he claimed the welterweight title. Diogo Reis, on the other hand, spent more time on the mats than any other athlete at Who’s Number One 20: Night Of Champions. His persistence paid off, as he clinched the featherweight title following two impressive 15-minute decision victories against Keith Krikorian and Gabriel Sousa, maintaining a relentless pace throughout the event.