Helena Crevar
American submission grappler
About Helena Crevar
Born 2003.
Helena Crevar is an American submission grappler. She is a Polaris and WNO Champion, and winner of the women's tournament at CJI2. Crevar is the youngest-ever ADCC podium placer, winning silver at the 2024 ADCC World Championship at age 17. Crevar is the youngest no-gi #1 pound-for-pound athlete ever: since September 3, 2025, she has been ranked the #1 pound-for-pound women’s no-gi grappler in the world by FloGrappling, and holds the top rankings in both the 145 lb and 155 lb divisions.
Crevar moved to Austin, Texas at age 15 years old to train at New Wave Jiu Jitsu under coach John Danaher. Crevar became the youngest WNO champion at age 18 after winning against Elisabeth Clay.
In 2025, Crevar defeated Maggie Grindatti Lira at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10 in Las Vegas.
Instructor lineage Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Renzo Gracie > John Danaher > Helena Crevar
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Who is Helena Crevar?
American submission grappler
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Helena Crevar was born in 2003.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helena Crevar. https://biography.guide/helena-crevar/
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