Who's Headed To WNO 30? See The Complete Lineup
Who's Headed To WNO 30? See The Complete Lineup
WNO 30 will take place in Pittsburgh on Oct. 24. There will be seven big matchups and an eight-man bracket. Here’s everything to know.
The final name has been added to the lineup for Who’s Number One 30, and the event’s debut in Pittsburgh on Oct. 24 is sure to have something for every fan, from local standouts to global sensations.
WNO 30 will take place at Steel City’s Sunny Days Arena and feature seven big matchups, along with an eight-man bracket with grapplers from different weight classes.
For grappling fans in the United States, all of the action will be broadcast live on FloGrappling and the FloSports app. Fights are set to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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The last spot in the eight-man bracket was determined through a local qualifying event hosted by 247 Fighting Championships on Saturday.
The event included some of the Pittsburgh area’s top grappling talent, with Justin Michael showing off his versatility to win the eight-man competition. He defeated Gerry Rayburn in the final match.
Will the hometown advantage help Michael against some of the world’s best grapplers on one of the sport’s grandest stages? Scroll down to see who will join Michael in the bracket at WNO 30.
Fans of more traditional action also will get their fill of excitement at WNO 30 with three super fights and four undercard battles.
The full card will be a showcase of skills for established stars and grapplers looking to take another big step forward in their careers.
There will be a rematch between heavyweights Devhonte Johnson and Gutemberg Pereira that has been two years in the making, a lightweight clash between 2024 Breakout Grappler of the Year Owen Jones and WNO first-timer Gavin Corbe and the first of many likely showdowns between Sarah Galvao and Trinity Pun.
WNO debuted in 2020 and has since brought more than two dozen events and countless unforgettable moments to a worldwide audience. Take a look back at the history of WNO.
Who Will Be Competing In WNO 30?
Eight-Man Open Weight Grand Prix
Roberto Jimenez- Ryan Aitken
- Dante Leon
- Declan Moody
- Achilles Rocha
- Felipe Costa
- Michael Sainz
- Pat Shahgholi
- Justin Michael
*Jimenez has withdrawn from WNO 30 due to injury.
**Aitken, a WNO veteran, has been slotted in as Jimenez's replacement in the bracket.
Main Card
- Devhonte Johnson vs. Gutemberg Pereira
- Owen Jones vs. Gavin Corbe
- Sarah Galvão vs. Trinity Pun
Undercard
- Emily Leyva vs. Mary Butterfield
- Kyle O'Hare vs. Daniel Cohen
- Andy Voughn vs. Sean Kyle
- Matthew Velez vs. Xavier Rodela
How To Watch WNO 30
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WNO 30 Tickets Available Now
For those in the Pittsburgh area, tickets for WNO 30 are available now.
Who Were The Winners At WNO 29?
To see all of the winners from WNO 29, click here.
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