

Helena Crevar, a 16-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, once again proved her dominance in the sport by securing a win at the highly anticipated UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4.
Trained under the renowned instructors’ John Danaher and Gordon Ryan at New Wave Jiu Jitsu, Crevar has amassed an impressive list of accomplishments throughout her budding career. The young phenom’s victory was nothing short of extraordinary!
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Helena Crevar’s meteoric rise under John Danaher’s tutelage
The crowd erupted in applause as Crevar tapped out her opponent, Emily Fernandez, with a rear naked choke in regulation time at FPI 4. This impressive win further solidifies Crevar’s rising status in the world of Jiu-Jitsu.
Helena Crevar is a problem!
Studying under Jon Danaher and Gordon Ryan, and just 16 years old, wow!!!#FPI4 https://t.co/HYG3nJqrmF
— Consensus Score (@ConsensusScore) June 30, 2023
The fans on Twitter reacted to the finish by stating:
Simplesmente Sensacional 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 @UFCFightPassBR @andreazevedo39 @vevyrodrigues @carlaobarretoo1 🤜🏽🤛🏽
— Marcello Graça (@graca_marcello) June 30, 2023
Crevar’s rise to stardom began when she claimed the gold medal at the ADCC Denver Open. She outperformed UFC fighter Rose Namajunas, securing a podium finish. This impressive feat catapulted her into the spotlight of the Jiu-Jitsu scene. Subsequently, earning her recognition as a formidable force to be reckoned with.
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Lucy Wynne from Grappling Insider reports that Crevar has already accumulated six gold medals at Pan Kids, four NAGA expert division championships, and five Fight 2 Win championships. These victories showcase Crevar’s remarkable talent and highlight her relentless pursuit of excellence in the sport. With each triumph, her reputation continues to grow, solidifying her status as a rising star in the Jiu-Jitsu world.
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Danaher’s quest to train a female Gordon Ryan
It’s worth noting that Danaher has openly expressed his disappointment in the past for not yet producing a female champion in Jiu-Jitsu. In an interview with Jiujiteira Magazine, he referred to this as “one of the great failures” of his career. However, despite this setback, Danaher remains hopeful for the future, acknowledging the potential of the female athletes training under his guidance. He firmly believes that their dedication and skill will inevitably lead to success in competition.

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Crevar possesses remarkable talent and unwavering dedication. There are no two ways about it. Added to that she has guidance from two legends of the game. With such assets behind her, Crevar is poised to become a trailblazer in the world of women’s jiu-jitsu. As Crevar’s journey unfolds, the excitement and anticipation surrounding her future achievements continue to grow.
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