While ONE Championship’s latest The Inner Circle 22 event features a packed lineup of striking action, the match that will have the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community paying the closest attention is undoubtedly Helena Crevar vs. Paige Ivette Clymer in an openweight submission grappling contest.
Set for Friday, July 17 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, the event is headlined by Jonathan Di Bella’s strawweight kickboxing world title rematch against Zhang Peimian, but for grappling fans, Helena Crevar is the biggest attraction on the card.
Helena Crevar Continues Her Rapid Rise
Still only a teenager, Helena Crevar has established herself as one of the most exciting young talents in no-gi grappling. Training under John Danaher and representing the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu team, Crevar has built an impressive résumé against elite opposition despite her age.
Known for her relentless pace, technical precision, and ability to attack from virtually every position, Crevar has become a regular fixture on the biggest stages in submission grappling. Whether she’s hunting heel hooks, attacking the back, or methodically passing guard, her style is both aggressive and highly efficient.
Her willingness to compete against larger and more experienced opponents has also become a defining feature of her career, making the openweight format a natural fit.
Paige Ivette Clymer Presents a Different Challenge
Across the mat will be American grappler Paige Ivette Clymer, another talented competitor with an aggressive submission-focused game.
While Crevar enters as the more established name internationally, Clymer has the opportunity to score a career-defining victory under the bright lights of ONE Championship. Openweight contests always introduce additional variables, and Clymer will undoubtedly look to use any physical advantages while testing Crevar’s composure.
For Crevar, it’s another chance to demonstrate why many already consider her one of the future faces of professional submission grappling.
Why This Match Matters
ONE Championship has invested heavily in showcasing submission grappling alongside its striking disciplines, giving elite grapplers exposure to a much wider audience.
For Helena Crevar, every appearance helps continue that momentum. A dominant performance on an internationally broadcast card would further cement her status as one of the sport’s brightest young stars and strengthen her growing reputation as a future championship contender.
With the level of competition she’s already faced throughout her career, fans will be eager to see whether she can produce another statement victory.
The Rest of the Card
Although grappling fans will naturally have their eyes on Crevar’s match, the rest of the event includes several notable striking contests:
Jonathan Di Bella defends his Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship against Zhang Peimian in a highly anticipated rematch.
Kompikart meets Mustafa Al-Tekreeti in lightweight Muay Thai action.
Sonrak faces Wuttikrai in bantamweight Muay Thai.
Yuki Yoza takes on Ben Woolliss in bantamweight kickboxing.
A freelance journalist with more than seven years of experience covering a wide range of topics, with a focus on delivering accurate, engaging, and well-researched reporting. He studied at the University of Birmingham, where he developed a strong foundation in journalism and communications. Martin is a 10th Planet BJJ brown belt and has been training for approximately 10 years and a keen follower of submission grappling.
