Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Miami, Florida (WNO’s first event in the Sunshine State)
Main Event
Vagner Rocha def. Kit Dale via Decision
- Rocha secured a hometown victory in front of the Miami crowd
- Described as a “lively main event” with solid action throughout
- Significant win for Rocha competing on home turf
Notable Results
- Roberto Jimenez def. Ryan Aitken via Decision
- Max Hanson def. Gianni Grippo (notable upset as Grippo is typically dominant)
- Luccas Lira competed at middleweight and expressed satisfaction with the weight class
- Michael Sainz performed well at 170lbs and feels ready for top contenders
- Tristan Sainz had a positive showing
Event Highlights
- Strong Production Value: FloGrappling captured multiple submission highlights, releasing a “4 Submissions You Can’t Miss” compilation
- Miami Atmosphere: The home crowd energy added to the event’s appeal
- Competitive Matches: The card delivered “well-matched bouts and meaningful results”
- Geographic Expansion: Marked WNO’s successful expansion into Florida’s grappling market
Overall Assessment
WNO 29 was considered a successful debut for the promotion in Miami, featuring competitive no-gi matches with several decisive finishes. The event showcased both established names and rising talent, with Rocha’s hometown victory serving as the perfect main event storyline for the Florida debut.
The event reinforced WNO’s position as a premier submission grappling promotion, delivering quality matchmaking and production value that resonated well with both the live audience and streaming viewers.
You can also watch the full prelim for free on YouTube here
