WNO's second event of 2025 features top-tier grapplers, with the main event being "one of the biggest grappling matches this year" with Kaynan Duarte and Nick Rodriguez at WNO 27.

• 5 Things To Know About Nick Rodriguez Before WNO 27
• Victor Hugo To Face Luke Griffith In Major Heavyweight Match At WNO 27
• Xande Ribeiro To Face Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez At WNO 27
• Elisabeth Clay To Defend WNO Championship Against Helena Crevar At WNO 27

Another big name confirmed to compete at the event is Xande Ribeiro, who is slated to take on Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez, who also has a major influence on the sport of grappling.

The Who's Number One promotion puts a refreshing spin on things with fast-paced 15-minute max matches and is known for its impressive submission victories.

As he prepares for his match at WNO 27, here are five things to know about Xande Ribeiro.

How To Watch WNO 27

• WNO 27 is set to be streamed live and archived on FloGrappling and the FloSports app.

1. Xande Ribeiro Has Been Successful At The Heavyweight Level

• There is no question that Ribeiro has won many events and titles in his career. Although his bout with Richie Martinez is a lightweight one, he has also won many heavyweight division championships.
• Ribeiro is a five time World Championship winner at the Heavyweight division.
• He has also won in the absolute division two times and a winner of World Pro Division Championships.

2. Xande Ribeiro Doesn't Get Caught In Bad Spots Often

• When starting his career, Xande only lost two matches in his first seven years, proving he was destined for greatness.
• Xande's guard position has made him famous among grapplers, as only three people have gotten past his guard.
• Another record that Ribeiro possesses is nobody has yet to score against him in the mount position.

3. Xande Ribeiro Is In the ADCC Hall Of Fame

• It is inevitable for a great grappler not to compete at ADCC events, and Xandre has done more than participate.
• Even though he had trouble in the first two events, Xande finally won his first gold medal in 2007 by defeating Braulio Estima.
• In 2014, Ribeiro was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame with his outstanding track record, and he is also in the IBJFF Hall of Fame.

4. Xande Ribeiro Received His Black Belt From His Brother

• The way Xande was awarded his black belt was uncommon, to say the least, receiving it from his older brother, Saulo Ribeiro, in 2011.
• Afterward, the two began a program to teach Jit-Jitsu to others and allow people to practice their skills.
• Eventually, the Ribeiro Association became one of the premier places to learn about the best Jit-Jitsu techniques.

5. This Will Be The First WNO Match For Xande Ribeiro

• Xande Ribeiro may have decades of experience in many global events, but this will be the first time Ribeiro is participating in the WNO promotion.
• WNO 27 will be Ribeiro's first professional match since 2021, and what tougher opponent could he have than Martinez in his first match back?
• Both veterans will look to begin their WNO careers with a win as they continue to stack their resumes.

How To Buy Tickets For WNO 27

• Tickets for WNO 27 can be purchased here on the behalf of FloSports

When Is WNO 27?

• Who's Number One (WNO) will have its 27th event on April 18 in Round Rock, Texas.

WNO 27 Main Card Career Records At WNO

• Kaynan Duarte: 4-2
• Nick Rodriguez: 1-3
• Victor Hugo: 2-0
• Luke Griffith: 3-0
• Elisabeth Clay: 4-3
• Helena Crevar: 2-0
• Andrew Tackett: 4-0
• Fabyury Khrysthyan: 1-0
• Owen Jones: 1-0
• Julian Espinosa: 1-0
• Xande Ribeiro: N/A
• Richie Martinez: N/A

WNO 27: Duarte vs Rodriguez Main Card

• Heavyweight Main Event - Kaynan Duarte vs Nick Rodriguez
• Heavyweight Bout - Victor Hugo vs Luke Griffith
• WNO Featherweight Championship Bout - Elisabeth Clay vs Helena Crevar
• Welterweight Bout - Andrew Tackett vs Fabyury Khrysthyan
• Lightweight Bout - Owen Jones vs Julian Espinosa
• Light Heavyweight Bout - Xande Ribeiro vs Richie Martinez

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